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Very sore and swollen hands. Is it possible I now have rheumatoid arthritis?

Hello 👋 😊 I have really sore hands. Particularly thumb/wrist joint on both hands and swollen little finger on right hand. Three or four finger joint too. My...

Hello 👋 😊 I have really sore hands. Particularly thumb/wrist joint on both ha...

W3ndy2159

•1 year ago

57 Replies

RA and Migraine

I have always suffered from Migraine, though it went undiagnosed till fairly recently. The attacks have worsened, as my RA has progressed. Is this a common...

I have always suffered from Migraine, though it went undiagnosed till fairly rec...

Brushwork

•1 year ago

10 Replies

Magnesium

Has anyone on lansoprazole had problems with blood Magnesium Levels, causing symptoms of fatigue and loss of appetite. I am on 20mgm MXT weekly and...

Has anyone on lansoprazole had problems with blood Magnesium Levels, causing sym...

QAGS

•1 year ago

8 Replies

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Covid Joy

Just to let you know I have finished covid Paxlovid tablets and still in the land of the living. This bout is serious not good at all. High temperature pain...

Just to let you know I have finished covid Paxlovid tablets and still in the lan...

Green230461

•1 year ago

12 Replies

Adalimumab serious side effects, any advice?

I had my first injection last Saturday and won’t be having another! Sheer fluke blood tests were booked for Thursday and the GP rang me Thursday evening....

I had my first injection last Saturday and won’t be having another! Sheer fluke ...

netballnow

•1 year ago

36 Replies

Advice please

on Rituximab (last single infusion Jan) and had a toe op yesterday to remove pins inserted years ago. Been sent home with painkillers. They obviously tell u...

on Rituximab (last single infusion Jan) and had a toe op yesterday to remove pi...

Evie3

•1 year ago

7 Replies

Benapali injection airport security

I’ve just been reading some comments about not putting Benapali through the security scanner at the airport. I have always put mine through. I didn’t know...

I’ve just been reading some comments about not putting Benapali through the secu...

Esmereld

•1 year ago

9 Replies

cross over vasculitis

l was diagnosed with vasculitis about five years ago . It has been a very painful and life changing time . I was told years ago that l had a high RT factor ,...

l was diagnosed with vasculitis about five years ago . It has been a very painf...

artists

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Sciensus again

Catch the news about Sciensus on ITV tonight. Interesting !

medway-lady

•1 year ago

10 Replies

Spring Boosters. Don't delay get jabbed today.

Thanks to NHS colleagues and community organisations, over one million people have had their Spring COVID vaccine in just over a week. If you are eligible,...

Thanks to NHS colleagues and community organisations, over one million people ha...

Clare-NRAS

Partner•1 year ago

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It's not too late to get your vaccinations

There's still time for adults to get both a first AND second dose of the Covid vaccine before the offer ends for many on 30 June. There are still over 10...

There's still time for adults to get both a first AND second dose of the Covid ...

Clare-NRAS

Partner•1 year ago

7 Replies

help please 😊

how do u deal with fatigue i have no energy and rheumatologist is more interested in blaming it on everything but rheumatoid

how do u deal with fatigue i have no energy and rheumatologist is more intereste...

Hidden

•1 year ago

23 Replies

Off limit foods?

Has anyone ever been told not to have certain foods like blue cheese when they are taking DMARDS or on Prednisolone? Hubby bought blue cheese and I love it but...

Has anyone ever been told not to have certain foods like blue cheese when they a...

Haz58

•1 year ago

54 Replies

Problems with cough and choking feeling in throat

Hi everyone Has anyone experienced a sore neck with a choking feeling and cough before related to your RA. I’ve had RA for 27 years on Methotrexate for most...

Hi everyone Has anyone experienced a sore neck with a choking feeling and coug...

Sue4983

•1 year ago

18 Replies

off topic manic moan

Not had my off topic manic moan for sometime . I am afraid I just gotta let RIP. BLOODY FOOTBALL!!, Bank holiday weekend looking forward to it but it’s...

Not had my off topic manic moan for sometime . I am afraid I just gotta let RIP....

J1707-

•1 year ago

52 Replies

prednisalone 5mg and flucanazole at the same time ?

Hi has anyone taken daily 5mg prednisalone and flucanazole ( 1 week 50mg daily course) at the same time ? I need to know if it's dangerous to mix the 2.. bnf...

Hi has anyone taken daily 5mg prednisalone and flucanazole ( 1 week 50mg daily ...

lindyloo2018

•1 year ago

21 Replies

Shower assistant tools

Hi does anyone have good aids for showering pleaae can't hold the soap it just ends up on the floor hands are so weak to squeeze body wash on I use a big...

Hi does anyone have good aids for showering pleaae can't hold the soap it just e...

Vonnie10

•1 year ago

32 Replies

1st dose of Baricitinib

hello, Just having a mild panic now I’ve taken my furst 4mg tablet and looking for a bit of reassurance/advice from fellow ‘users’ please…. When could I...

hello, Just having a mild panic now I’ve taken my furst 4mg tablet and looking ...

Inanotherlife

•1 year ago

22 Replies

Possible R.A ?

Hi all sorry if your fed up reading people's symptoms etc.... I'm feeling a little lost and looking I suppose to find out more of other peoples journeys and...

Hi all sorry if your fed up reading people's symptoms etc.... I'm feeling a litt...

Valla81

•1 year ago

38 Replies

Off Topic: Cost of living payments.

All info here: https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2023/03/first-cost-of-living-payment-dates-2023-2024/ I recommend signing up for his emails.

All info here: https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2023/03/first-cost-of-li...

Hidden

•1 year ago

7 Replies

Paxlovid/Rituximab

Hello. I'm on rituximab and have been offered Paxlovid antiviral tablets as i have covid. Is there anyone who has taken this medication and if so what was...

Hello. I'm on rituximab and have been offered Paxlovid antiviral tablets as i ...

BernardBear

•1 year ago

13 Replies

The wonder of drugs!

Today after a 6 weeks break from Benipali ( due to tests ) I can resume it today. It's been difficult without it and I now appreciate the benefit that I...

Today after a 6 weeks break from Benipali ( due to tests ) I can resume it today...

Jackie1947

•1 year ago

2 Replies

any advice welcome…

I was diagnosed in January 2022, I had flares every couple of months. In December my pain started to get a lot worse I now have pain everyday in my hands and...

I was diagnosed in January 2022, I had flares every couple of months. In Decemb...

Star307

•1 year ago

11 Replies

Hope pain

I have been having pain on my left hip that is waking me up before my alarm goes off at 4 am. I cannot get an appointment until after 15 th may and I am away...

I have been having pain on my left hip that is waking me up before my alarm goes...

Carolsos

•1 year ago

4 Replies

where is a full list of RA drugs available?

Hi I need to find out the full list of possible RA drugs, RA consult only offering mtx and I need to find out what other dmards are possible. many thanks

Hi I need to find out the full list of possible RA drugs, RA consult only offer...

lindyloo2018

•1 year ago

10 Replies

help - mtx injections vs tablets - does a lower SC dose actually work

Hi I need to find out other peoples experience with mtx injections. I was on 15mg tablets then put on 10mg injection. consult now put the injection up to...

Hi I need to find out other peoples experience with mtx injections. I was on 15...

lindyloo2018

•1 year ago

17 Replies

Update

Hi all, well my partner Jim is back in hospital and has been for 2 weeks, the doctor rang to say. Get yourself into hospital as your kidney function is very...

Hi all, well my partner Jim is back in hospital and has been for 2 weeks, the do...

Carolsos

•1 year ago

21 Replies

Travelling with Humira

Hello all can anyone recommend a cold pack to take Humira injections on a long haul flight to Australia? many thanks

Hello all can anyone recommend a cold pack to take Humira injections on a lo...

Pudding26

•1 year ago

10 Replies

no longer getting posts

I haven’t received any posts for about 4/5 weeks. I don’t think I’ve upset anyone, and I’m still alive. Hoping to get reconnected. Regards Mike

I haven’t received any posts for about 4/5 weeks. I don’t think I’ve upset anyo...

Matalow

•1 year ago

5 Replies

seronegative inflammatory arthritis, symptoms have diminished - should I still start methotrexate?

About 8 weeks ago, I was diagnosed with seronegative inflammatory arthritis. The joints in my fingers had been red, incredibly swollen and painful consistently...

About 8 weeks ago, I was diagnosed with seronegative inflammatory arthritis. The...

Joannahopkins

•1 year ago

20 Replies

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All posts for April 2023

Very sore and swollen hands. Is it possible I now have rheumatoid arthritis?

RA and Migraine

Magnesium

Covid Joy

Adalimumab serious side effects, any advice?

Advice please

Benapali injection airport security

cross over vasculitis

Sciensus again

Spring Boosters. Don't delay get jabbed today.

It's not too late to get your vaccinations

help please 😊

Off limit foods?

Problems with cough and choking feeling in throat

off topic manic moan

prednisalone 5mg and flucanazole at the same time ?

Shower assistant tools

1st dose of Baricitinib

Possible R.A ?

Off Topic: Cost of living payments.

Paxlovid/Rituximab

The wonder of drugs!

any advice welcome…

Hope pain

where is a full list of RA drugs available?

help - mtx injections vs tablets - does a lower SC dose actually work

Update

Travelling with Humira

no longer getting posts

seronegative inflammatory arthritis, symptoms have diminished - should I still start methotrexate?

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