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New diagnosis

I am female and 42 years old. I was diagnosed with RA back in November. I had a steroid injection, it helped, but at a review after 3 weeks it was decided I...

I am female and 42 years old. I was diagnosed with RA back in November. I had a ...

AW600

•1 year ago

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Our office and phone lines will close from Friday 23 December and will reopen on Tuesday 3 January.

Our office and phone lines will close from Friday 23 December and will reopen on Tuesday 3 January. Please note any emails sent during this time will receive...

Our office and phone lines will close from Friday 23 December and will reopen on...

Anita-NRAS

Partner•1 year ago

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Re Hydroxy & referral to eye dept, Great News!

Went for appt this morning & the great news is I,m ok to keep taking hydroxy!! What a relief as I,m doing fine on it right now :) He said there is some...

Went for appt this morning & the great news is I,m ok to keep taking hydroxy!! W...

Chrt

•1 year ago

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Sciensus

I've just received a fulsome apology from Sciensus and am happy with that and they did share that more customer service agents are being employed with more...

I've just received a fulsome apology from Sciensus and am happy with that and th...

medway-lady

•1 year ago

7 Replies

New to this

Hey I am new to this I only got diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis last week I was just wondering I got put on Hydroxychloroquine was wondering how everyone...

Hey I am new to this I only got diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis last week I ...

Moulinr

•1 year ago

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Off to Wrightington

Update, Prof Watts lovely man, really puts me at my ease, anyway went for my Xray, no cartilage left and more bone growth on the elbow. I can leave it, have it...

Update, Prof Watts lovely man, really puts me at my ease, anyway went for my Xra...

Ginger46

•1 year ago

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Biologics side effects

HiI am on Amgevita 40mg fortnightly amongst other things. Started in May this year. My recent mammogram report showed irregular microcalcifications which are...

HiI am on Amgevita 40mg fortnightly amongst other things. Started in May this ye...

Gitaga

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Abatacept causing skin rash.

I've been taking abatacept for about 4 years without any issues, over the last 6 months I've developed a skin rash with patches on most of my torso. Has...

I've been taking abatacept for about 4 years without any issues, over the last ...

premierscfc

•1 year ago

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Foot and Mouth?

Hi traveling at moment so brief question. Just found out 2 year old nephew has foot and mouth. I am on Benepali and also have flared up eczema. Am thinking I...

Hi traveling at moment so brief question. Just found out 2 year old nephew has f...

Chann

•1 year ago

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Pneumonia update

So have been on antibiotics for two weeks and have been resting...as best I can. At weekend I felt worse again. Had a routine rheumy appointment Monday...

So have been on antibiotics for two weeks and have been resting...as best I can....

wilbertjellyfish

•1 year ago

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XMAS WISHES

I just wanted to wish everyone a really Happy Christmas and a very Happy and healthy New Year 🎄🍾🍺 xxx

I just wanted to wish everyone a really Happy Christmas and a very Happy and hea...

MaryTH

•1 year ago

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bilateral foot and ankle pain/ biologic

Hi All, For two years I have had bad foot and ankle pain for no obvious reason. No swelling at all. MRIs show random inflammation but nothing structurally...

Hi All, For two years I have had bad foot and ankle pain for no obvious reason....

Nellyfiguringitout

•1 year ago

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Moving to Shrewsbury. Recommendations of RA and Osteo consultants would be great

be really good to make this transition well. I am quite nervous about it, my consultant and nurse in London are at Kings, and seem lovely - but I have only...

be really good to make this transition well. I am quite nervous about it, my con...

coralflux

•1 year ago

11 Replies

I’ve only had 2 doses of Idacio and have come down with a sore throat and possib...

barbieg

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Probiotics anyone?

Morning Peeps 😀 I hope this post finds you as well as can be 🥰 This morning finds me with little to no energy or willpower. I am off work with an awful...

Morning Peeps 😀 I hope this post finds you as well as can be 🥰 This morning fi...

Moomin8

•1 year ago

20 Replies

COVID VACCINE

are people being offered a 7th vaccine?

calflo

•1 year ago

27 Replies

illness/vitamins

Hi all, this may seem like silly question but I currently take hydroxychloroquine and methotrexate, I work in a school as a ta and within the last 4wks I’ve...

Hi all, this may seem like silly question but I currently take hydroxychloroquin...

Ratty10

•1 year ago

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Itchy then rash

started to feel itchy on arms I scratch and get a blood like rash anyone get it I have RA?

started to feel itchy on arms I scratch and get a blood like rash anyone get it ...

trace58

•1 year ago

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groin pain

Hi anyone get groin pain not sure if it’s hip related

Uglow

•1 year ago

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Update injections

Well I had my injections in both my shoulders, the consultant did it. He asked if I had had a letter from him for an ultra scan I said no. Have I had a letter...

Well I had my injections in both my shoulders, the consultant did it. He asked i...

Carolsos

•1 year ago

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Taking hydoxy now been referred to eye dept what to expect?

Hi all, Iwent to optician couple of weeks ago eyes good but she found deposits so referred me to eye dept at hospital, my appt is on thursday. Does anybody...

Hi all, Iwent to optician couple of weeks ago eyes good but she found deposits s...

Chrt

•1 year ago

14 Replies

Tested positive AGAIN

Hello, Not posted on here for a while. I’ve today tested positive for covid for the third time in 3 months. I’ve had the occasional shopping trip and lunch...

Hello, Not posted on here for a while. I’ve today tested positive for covid for...

Taffsmum

•1 year ago

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Gloucestershire/Oxon Rheumatologist?

Hello All. Could anyone point me in the direction of an empathic rheumatologist in Gloucestershire or Oxfordshire (I’m on the border) please? I know waiting...

Hello All. Could anyone point me in the direction of an empathic rheumatologist...

CallMeSunny

•1 year ago

12 Replies

ritixumab

Had a 2nd ritixumab infusion on20th October a week later I went down with a cough, now 7weeks later still coughing! Have a normal temperature, I did ask about...

Had a 2nd ritixumab infusion on20th October a week later I went down with a coug...

gilox

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Are you worried about hosting a Christmas dinner this year? 🥕🥔🥘

Read our '6 tips on hosting a Christmas dinner if you have RA' blog post. https://nras.org.uk/6-tips-on-hosting-a-christmas-dinner-if-you-have-ra/

Read our '6 tips on hosting a Christmas dinner if you have RA' blog post. https:...

Aribah-NRAS

Partner•1 year ago

14 Replies

RA question

my rheumatologist has me on hydroxychloroquine 300 once a week, I don’t know if that is a high dosage or what most people take. The other question is, I...

my rheumatologist has me on hydroxychloroquine 300 once a week, I don’t know if ...

remission

•1 year ago

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Pain in my shoulders

Well a few days ago I rang rumey nurse As the pain in both my shoulders was unbearable. I take naproxen twice a day codine 4 times a day and can hardly move my...

Well a few days ago I rang rumey nurse As the pain in both my shoulders was unbe...

Carolsos

•1 year ago

23 Replies

Leg spasms

I had a cortisone shot in each knee about a month ago . This has helped me so much, however, I have been having leg spasms everyday. I wasn't sure if there...

I had a cortisone shot in each knee about a month ago . This has helped me so mu...

Baker4ever

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Useful equipment.

I am sure a lot of you will have heard of this company but I have just received their latest catalogue and it occurred to me that there have been many...

I am sure a lot of you will have heard of this company but I have just received ...

thelmar

•1 year ago

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What are the risks of using Benepali (Etanercept) in relation to possibly getting Lymphoma ,Leukemia, skin cancers or serious infections ?

My Rheumatologist has recommended me for weekly injections of Benepali . I take salazopyrin with no obvious adverse effects. I could not tolerate...

My Rheumatologist has recommended me for weekly injections of Benepali . I ...

AnnieJ123

•1 year ago

31 Replies

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All posts for December 2022

New diagnosis

Our office and phone lines will close from Friday 23 December and will reopen on Tuesday 3 January.

Re Hydroxy & referral to eye dept, Great News!

Sciensus

New to this

Off to Wrightington

Biologics side effects

Abatacept causing skin rash.

Foot and Mouth?

Pneumonia update

XMAS WISHES

bilateral foot and ankle pain/ biologic

Moving to Shrewsbury. Recommendations of RA and Osteo consultants would be great

Bio Similar?

Probiotics anyone?

COVID VACCINE

illness/vitamins

Itchy then rash

groin pain

Update injections

Taking hydoxy now been referred to eye dept what to expect?

Tested positive AGAIN

Gloucestershire/Oxon Rheumatologist?

ritixumab

Are you worried about hosting a Christmas dinner this year? 🥕🥔🥘

RA question

Pain in my shoulders

Leg spasms

Useful equipment.

What are the risks of using Benepali (Etanercept) in relation to possibly getting Lymphoma ,Leukemia, skin cancers or serious infections ?

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