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new treatment upadacitinib

Rinvoq tablets has anyone tried these hoping this treatment will work and I can get off the prednisalone.

Rinvoq tablets has anyone tried these hoping this treatment will work and I can ...

Susiequest

•1 year ago

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Fungal infection

Hi I have a fungal infection on my torso corner of eye and corner of my mouth. Several tubes of cream later its not healing. All my GP can offer is more cream....

Hi I have a fungal infection on my torso corner of eye and corner of my mouth. S...

Pasjc

•1 year ago

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Very low iron at same time as previously controlled rheumatoid arthritis is now very much out of control.

I've been diagnosed with RA and Lupus for over 35 years. I went through most of the known drugs over many years before being accepted on Enbrel which was...

I've been diagnosed with RA and Lupus for over 35 years. I went through most of ...

Alberta69

•1 year ago

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Thumb fusion surgery

Hi, I have been offered surgery to fuse my thumb joints. The joint at the base of both my thumbs is very bent (I think they call it hitchhiker's thumb). The...

Hi, I have been offered surgery to fuse my thumb joints. The joint at the base o...

MerielPB

•1 year ago

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pulse of steroids

Hi I had an IV pulse of steroids last Thursday, I was wondering what experience others might have had with this. Initial results were good, better pain...

Hi I had an IV pulse of steroids last Thursday, I was wondering what experience...

Mama-K

•1 year ago

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methoject

I was diagnosed with Ankylosing spondilitis in December 2020 after previously having been diagnosed with PMR and treated with Prednisolone. I was weaned off...

I was diagnosed with Ankylosing spondilitis in December 2020 after previously ha...

Amb1xkr

•1 year ago

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hip bursitis and RA

Hi does anyone else suffer with hip bursitis/ trochanteric bursitis. bad matressess too hard, makes holidays difficult, going up stairs makes the bursitis...

Hi does anyone else suffer with hip bursitis/ trochanteric bursitis. bad matre...

lindyloo2018

•1 year ago

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Orencia

yes Iam going to start Orencia also because I am running out of options. I have been first on Metho, then biosimilars Etanercept, Humira, which all caused...

yes Iam going to start Orencia also because I am running out of options. I have ...

STILL-I-RISE26

•1 year ago

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rhuematoid arthritis

for those that helped me regarding dosage, wanted to let you know finally Got in touch with my doctor, wasn’t easy given I am out of country for two months,...

for those that helped me regarding dosage, wanted to let you know finally Got i...

remission

•1 year ago

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Diet and RA

I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes just before Christmas, with my readings being alarmingly high. I was completely shocked as I had no symptoms and was...

I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes just before Christmas, with my readings bei...

JEM95

•1 year ago

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Update

He cannot have dialysis because he is on palliative care

Carolsos

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Update

Hi guys my partner Jim, is back in hospital and is worse than before. He has three options, do nothing and have more pain, more blood be in pain. The other...

Hi guys my partner Jim, is back in hospital and is worse than before. He has thr...

Carolsos

•1 year ago

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Bras!

I have been told I am in remission with my RA and have very little to complain about, but here goes with a more frivolous question. I struggle to do up my bra!...

I have been told I am in remission with my RA and have very little to complain a...

Hellerup

•1 year ago

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taking syringe on a plane

hi - looking for advice from experienced travellers please I’m venturing onto a plane for the 1st time with my methotrexate syringes. Do I need a specific...

hi - looking for advice from experienced travellers please I’m venturing onto a...

jf211

•1 year ago

36 Replies

How to access my old posts?

Can anyone tell me how to access my old posts on the NRSA site? It’s useful to look back on the subjects and dates - I’ve tried all sorts but can’t seem to...

Can anyone tell me how to access my old posts on the NRSA site? It’s useful to l...

Chris_O

•1 year ago

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mtx tablets verses injections

I have my metoject pens today. will start injecting this week. I hope it will turn around these mtx oral side effects. does anyone know if I will still have to...

I have my metoject pens today. will start injecting this week. I hope it will tu...

lindyloo2018

•1 year ago

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What is definition of “community pharmacy”?

My local pharmacy is run by my rural GP service and is financially vital to keep the Surgery going. That’s what I think of as a community pharmacy. I think...

My local pharmacy is run by my rural GP service and is financially vital to keep...

BettyAlberta

•1 year ago

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Stiff and clicking joints, negative for RA

Really don't know what's wrong with me. I'm 42 and historically done exercise 3 or 4 times per week. Over the last 4 years my back has become really stiff and...

Really don't know what's wrong with me. I'm 42 and historically done exercise 3 ...

Mikeyb123

•1 year ago

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RA services in Northern Ireland

Myself and my better half are moving to Northern Ireland in the next 3months, I am trying to get a handle on what services for RA is like in Tyrone area, i am...

Myself and my better half are moving to Northern Ireland in the next 3months, I ...

scotbob

•1 year ago

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Please note: response limit has been reached BSRBR-RA research study into treatments for rheumatoid arthritis survey

In collaboration with the BSRBR-RA team at the University of Manchester, we have developed a survey for their study, with questions about what you feel are the...

In collaboration with the BSRBR-RA team at the University of Manchester, we have...

Aribah-NRAS

Partner•1 year ago

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flight socks - recommendations please

I am off to Australia and have RA and I swell quite badly on flights. Does anyone have any reccomendations for flight socks? Thanks

I am off to Australia and have RA and I swell quite badly on flights. Does anyon...

Whezziewhoozie

•1 year ago

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Tendons

just talked to my new rheumy about some recent scans on my joints. She mentioned tendon issues which no one has ever brought up before, does anyone know...

just talked to my new rheumy about some recent scans on my joints. She mentioned...

Shonkie

•1 year ago

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JYSELECA

Is anybody on the latest medication for rheumatoid called JYSELECA. I am going to start in a few weeks after being on Benepali for a few years. Just wondered...

Is anybody on the latest medication for rheumatoid called JYSELECA. I am going ...

Lilahloo

•1 year ago

22 Replies

Sulfasalazine

Has anyone had low folic acid while taking sulfasalazine I am not sure whether I should be taking it

Has anyone had low folic acid while taking sulfasalazine I am not sure whether ...

Indersisive71

•1 year ago

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B. P mEDICATION

Ramapril, any one on this drug for b p and struggling with dissiness 5mg thank you.

Ramapril, any one on this drug for b p and struggling with dissiness 5mg thank y...

tyncwmmarchhywel

•1 year ago

19 Replies

Orenica

Orenica was mentioned to me, anyone been on it...not sure of spelling

Rainyda

•1 year ago

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Off topic - just grateful for my meds and what they allow me to continue to do…

A graphite portrait of a dear little boy …

Brushwork

•1 year ago

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Rinvoq

How many people hear have taken the drug Rinvoq for R A. Just been offered this as a new medication. But concerned about the side effects.

How many people hear have taken the drug Rinvoq for R A. Just been offered this ...

Storms57

•1 year ago

9 Replies

Infection update (fingers crossed)

Still in hospital and will be until at least monday, providing the antibiotics work that is(?) Spoke with consultant this morning who said we have a...

Still in hospital and will be until at least monday, providing the antibiotics...

wishbone

•1 year ago

53 Replies

shall I go for the rituximab?

Hi all, I’m looking for people’s experiences with rituximab. I’ve had to come off tocilizumab after developing diverticular disease and I’ve been offered...

Hi all, I’m looking for people’s experiences with rituximab. I’ve had to come o...

Springerfan

•1 year ago

33 Replies

Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for January 2023

new treatment upadacitinib

Fungal infection

Very low iron at same time as previously controlled rheumatoid arthritis is now very much out of control.

Thumb fusion surgery

pulse of steroids

methoject

hip bursitis and RA

Orencia

rhuematoid arthritis

Diet and RA

Update

Update

Bras!

taking syringe on a plane

How to access my old posts?

mtx tablets verses injections

What is definition of “community pharmacy”?

Stiff and clicking joints, negative for RA

RA services in Northern Ireland

Please note: response limit has been reached BSRBR-RA research study into treatments for rheumatoid arthritis survey

flight socks - recommendations please

Tendons

JYSELECA

Sulfasalazine

B. P mEDICATION

Orenica

Off topic - just grateful for my meds and what they allow me to continue to do…

Rinvoq

Infection update (fingers crossed)

shall I go for the rituximab?

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Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for January 2023

new treatment upadacitinib

Fungal infection

Very low iron at same time as previously controlled rheumatoid arthritis is now very much out of control.

Thumb fusion surgery

pulse of steroids

methoject

hip bursitis and RA

Orencia

rhuematoid arthritis

Diet and RA

Update

Update

Bras!

taking syringe on a plane

How to access my old posts?

mtx tablets verses injections

What is definition of “community pharmacy”?

Stiff and clicking joints, negative for RA

RA services in Northern Ireland

*Please note: response limit has been reached* BSRBR-RA research study into treatments for rheumatoid arthritis survey

flight socks - recommendations please

Tendons

JYSELECA

Sulfasalazine

B. P mEDICATION

Orenica

Off topic - just grateful for my meds and what they allow me to continue to do…

Rinvoq

Infection update (fingers crossed)

shall I go for the rituximab?

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

Do you know any children or adults living with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)?

Topics

Archive

Please note: response limit has been reached BSRBR-RA research study into treatments for rheumatoid arthritis survey