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Covid and rheumatoid arthritis

Hi guys sorry if this has been asked before I recently started methotrexate only started last week was my first injection and I have now tested positive for...

Hi guys sorry if this has been asked before I recently started methotrexate only...

Moulinr

•1 year ago

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Breathlessness

Morning- has anyone ever experienced mild breathing issues after their MTX dosage? I ve only noticed this occasionally and been trying to rule things out but...

Morning- has anyone ever experienced mild breathing issues after their MTX dosag...

TheBoys

•1 year ago

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frustrated with restriction of naproxen

After an unsuccessful spinal fusion surgery in 2001(and 2 more since) I’ve been taking naproxen for about 15 years and get that together with a long list of...

After an unsuccessful spinal fusion surgery in 2001(and 2 more since) I’ve been...

Paiger1

•1 year ago

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GP now limiting my naproxen

I’ve been on naproxen for about 15 years and get that together with a long list of other meds every 3 months, however my clinic has advised I can only have a 2...

I’ve been on naproxen for about 15 years and get that together with a long list ...

Paiger1

•1 year ago

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Can effectiveness of Methotrexate decline?

I have been on methotrexate now for 20 years now and believe it’s effectiveness has declined . When I see specialist they just increase the dose now on 25mg....

I have been on methotrexate now for 20 years now and believe it’s effectiveness...

JulesCurrie

•1 year ago

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Appointment advice/cimzia/pain

Does anyone have any advice for me? On cimzia for 11 weeks now, I have an appointment next week, so will have been on it 12 weeks. I have noticed an...

Does anyone have any advice for me? On cimzia for 11 weeks now, I have an appoi...

Nelliekel

•1 year ago

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Zero neutraphils

my mum has been on Inrutinib for a little over 3 years. She was rushed to hospital on Friday … she had no neutrophils and it seems it isn’t an infection....

my mum has been on Inrutinib for a little over 3 years. She was rushed to hospit...

mouseygirl

•1 year ago

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Inflammatory disease organisations come together to raise concerns about Homecare Medicines Services

Clinical societies and patient charities working across inflammatory disease specialities have come together to raise public concern around the safety and...

Clinical societies and patient charities working across inflammatory disease spe...

Aribah-NRAS

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white blood cells

my white blood count is always up wondered if anyone had this?

Seashoreshanty

•1 year ago

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septic arthritis in a joint ?

hello if anyone has ever experienced septic arthritis in a joint, please could they tell me what symtoms they had (pain/swelling/enlarged lymph nodes)...

hello if anyone has ever experienced septic arthritis in a joint, please could ...

lindyloo2018

•1 year ago

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Syringe

A recently change of my biologic arrived requiring syringe application where previous biologic was via pen applicator which was easy and fine to self...

A recently change of my biologic arrived requiring syringe application where pre...

Wantplaytennis

•1 year ago

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Rash .

Hi I'm just looking for a bit of advice . I'm having a flare right now due to not being on my Biological drug since having an operation on my foot again ....

Hi I'm just looking for a bit of advice . I'm having a flare right now due to n...

Weemillie

•1 year ago

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Gynae problems

Hey there all hope you're all doing as well as you can. I'm wondering if anyone has had really weird Gynae problems such as strange discharge, blood spotting...

Hey there all hope you're all doing as well as you can. I'm wondering if anyone...

Lovetodanceto

•1 year ago

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Nottingham

Looking for recommendation for rheumatologist in above area… NHS or private if needs be….. for my nephew….thanks

Looking for recommendation for rheumatologist in above area… NHS or private if n...

13Lab

•1 year ago

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Sad news

Hi there, It's Simon here, son of Sue aka holly-willow. I wanted to log on and let you know that sadly Sue/mum passed away peacefully in hospital earlier...

Hi there, It's Simon here, son of Sue aka holly-willow. I wanted to log on and...

Hidden

•1 year ago

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Paxlovid

After keeping the dreaded Covid at bay for almost three years I finally tested positive last week. I had assumed this would happen at some point but being...

After keeping the dreaded Covid at bay for almost three years I finally tested p...

Hightower62

•1 year ago

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methotrexate and night sweats

Hi all, just wondering if anyone else experiences night sweats from methotrexate?, and if so, any suggestions how to deal with it? I’m post menopausal but...

Hi all, just wondering if anyone else experiences night sweats from methotrexate...

Frogsmack

•1 year ago

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Menses, Mtx and Menopause..…

Hello women! I have finally got around to watching the two Davina McCall Menopause documentaries on All4.. I urge you to watch these if you haven’t seen them...

Hello women! I have finally got around to watching the two Davina McCall Menopau...

Hidden

•1 year ago

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renewing driving licence

I have received a letter from the DVLA to renew my driving licence as I am 70 in a few months. It is not clear whether I need to inform the DVLA about the my...

I have received a letter from the DVLA to renew my driving licence as I am 70 in...

Jacqbox

•1 year ago

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Off topic: Pred Day 7

Taking four pred tablets a day for a week now. Pleased to say my hand has almost stopped hurting 😆and looks much calmer than before. Now a week of three...

Taking four pred tablets a day for a week now. Pleased to say my hand has almost...

Green230461

•1 year ago

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Tested positive for COVID 2 days ago

When should I start embrel? My last biological infusions was Rituxan 8 months ago

When should I start embrel? My last biological infusions was Rituxan 8 months ag...

Shresworld

•1 year ago

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Update on Dexa scan

I have got my results. Thankfully I haven't got osteoporosis but as a lot of you suggested I have osteopenia. I have been prescribed alandronic acid as some of...

I have got my results. Thankfully I haven't got osteoporosis but as a lot of you...

Sheila_G

•1 year ago

43 Replies

Just little help

Hi folks I was on rituxamab which did nothing for me..... Came off that and spent months just on methotrexate in the mean time I just got sicker and sicker...

Hi folks I was on rituxamab which did nothing for me..... Came off that and spen...

Sueh121268

•1 year ago

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Methotrexate injections

Hi everyone! I start my methotrexate injections tomorrow I was just wondering what the pain is like when taking the injections? I am a bit nervous to start...

Hi everyone! I start my methotrexate injections tomorrow I was just wondering wh...

Moulinr

•1 year ago

24 Replies

newly diagnosed and week two of methotrexate

Hi everyone, My first post here and I’m on week two of methotrexate. The day after I take it at night, I’m completely wiped out. Feel sick and as if I’ve got...

Hi everyone, My first post here and I’m on week two of methotrexate. The day af...

Kati66

•1 year ago

34 Replies

help with steroids

I’ve been on steroids for about a year and a half. I’ve also had an infusion last September due to have another one in April. Rheumatology nurse said I need to...

I’ve been on steroids for about a year and a half. I’ve also had an infusion las...

Laceygreen

•1 year ago

16 Replies

p.i.p and state pension

I receive the high rate of the personal independance payment and as i,m 66 in august will then receive the state pension do i have to pay any tax.

I receive the high rate of the personal independance payment and as i,m 66 in au...

gradyjackjacob

•1 year ago

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Update holiday

Hi guys, I had a fantastic holiday last week in Cyprus. I came home relaxed and refreshed. I rang Jim every day and he was well looked after. He has Macmillan...

Hi guys, I had a fantastic holiday last week in Cyprus. I came home relaxed and ...

Carolsos

•1 year ago

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Another gentle reminder, be positive be supportive

Dear All, Following on from my post yesterday, I am having to reiterate that we all need to be mindful of the language and tone we use on this site....

Dear All, Following on from my post yesterday, I am having to reiterate that ...

Hidden

•1 year ago

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Temperature

does Rhuematiod arthritis give you a temperature? I am not on any medication now as had chemotherapy for Breast Cancer. Think I am getting a flare up joints...

does Rhuematiod arthritis give you a temperature? I am not on any medication ...

Sainsburys

•1 year ago

14 Replies

Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for February 2023

Covid and rheumatoid arthritis

Breathlessness

frustrated with restriction of naproxen

GP now limiting my naproxen

Can effectiveness of Methotrexate decline?

Appointment advice/cimzia/pain

Zero neutraphils

Inflammatory disease organisations come together to raise concerns about Homecare Medicines Services

white blood cells

septic arthritis in a joint ?

Syringe

Rash .

Gynae problems

Nottingham

Sad news

Paxlovid

methotrexate and night sweats

Menses, Mtx and Menopause..…

renewing driving licence

Off topic: Pred Day 7

Tested positive for COVID 2 days ago

Update on Dexa scan

Just little help

Methotrexate injections

newly diagnosed and week two of methotrexate

help with steroids

p.i.p and state pension

Update holiday

Another gentle reminder, be positive be supportive

Temperature

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