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Lower back pain

Hi My name is Gulshan Munshi. I am 68 years old and suffering from lower back pain which travels down to my legs which makes it very difficult to walk or sit...

Hi My name is Gulshan Munshi. I am 68 years old and suffering from lower back pa...

•1 year ago

Oral thrush and throat swabs

Hi gp tells me that I have oral thrush but the throat swabs keep coming back negative for oral thrush. ent consultant had a look but said no oral thrush.....

Hi gp tells me that I have oral thrush but the throat swabs keep coming back ne...

•1 year ago

The feeling of remission

I just thought I’d post for newly diagnosed people who are in the thick of it just now. I was diagnosed coming up for two years ago and have had such unhappy,...

I just thought I’d post for newly diagnosed people who are in the thick of it ju...

Sunshinereturns

•1 year ago

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probiotics and vitamins

Ive just started mtx and was just wondering if people found any benifits to taking probiotics and vitamins. how long did people wait to notice a difference on...

Ive just started mtx and was just wondering if people found any benifits to taki...

•1 year ago

etoricoxib

Hi how fast acting is this drug please I've been prescribed it today took it when I got home at tea time does it take a while to kick in .

Hi how fast acting is this drug please I've been prescribed it today took it wh...

•1 year ago

7th Covid vaccine

Hi all! How long do I need to wait after my 6th Covid vaccine (Dec 22) to have my 7th? Apologies if this has been answered before!

Hi all! How long do I need to wait after my 6th Covid vaccine (Dec 22) to have ...

•1 year ago

To have the 6th Covid Vaccine or not?

I booked my Covid vaccine appointment for this Sunday but my bloods have come back with too low WBC 2.7, and low Neutrophils 1.3. Rheumatology cannot return my...

I booked my Covid vaccine appointment for this Sunday but my bloods have come ba...

•1 year ago

Knee support

My knee is in a lot of pain (day and night) - at the front/bottom of patella. I'm slowly going through the DMARD approaches for RA and due my next appointment...

My knee is in a lot of pain (day and night) - at the front/bottom of patella. I'...

•1 year ago

Referal to specialists at Oxford hospital?

Hi Everyone.I am wondering if anyone has been referred to the specialists at Oxford hospital re replacement hips & realignment of pelvis? & if so how things...

Hi Everyone.I am wondering if anyone has been referred to the specialists at Oxf...

•1 year ago

Red light therapy

Hi , I’ve read up a lot about red light therapy & have held back but now considering buying one. Just interested to know if any of you have bought one, how you...

Hi , I’ve read up a lot about red light therapy & have held back but now conside...

•1 year ago

Worse joint pain day after mtx

hi, i took my 9th dose of methotrexate yesterday and im beginning to see a pattern of my knuckles hurting more the day after is this normal? How long does the...

hi, i took my 9th dose of methotrexate yesterday and im beginning to see a patte...

•1 year ago

athletes foot ?

I’ve always had problem with my pinky toe as it bends under my other toe. It’s never been this bad. Normally when it’s sore and itchy I apply athlete foot...

I’ve always had problem with my pinky toe as it bends under my other toe. It’s n...

Ladybitsandbobs

•1 year ago

Off message::Chocoholics take note!

I’m sure nobody is so indulgent! But if you did buy any of these….do check. THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY (FSA) said in a food alert issued late Monday night:...

I’m sure nobody is so indulgent! But if you did buy any of these….do check. T...

•1 year ago

Baracitinib and Semaglutide

Anyone with any experience of taking these 2 drugs together? Semaglutide, known as Ozempic for diabetes or Wegovy for weight loss. Can’t find any...

Anyone with any experience of taking these 2 drugs together? Semaglutide, known...

•1 year ago

Forefoot Arthroplasty

I experience a lot of pain when walking, after xrays on both feet I have been informed by an orthopaedic consultant that I need surgery. Stainsby and Akin...

I experience a lot of pain when walking, after xrays on both feet I have been in...

•1 year ago

Leflunomide side effects

I've been on Sarilumab for just over a year. My bloods are very good but have had several bad flares. Just added Leflunomide v. low dose at present every other...

I've been on Sarilumab for just over a year. My bloods are very good but have ha...

•1 year ago

Covid

Well at last I got the dreaded Covid!! First signs were cough and awful taste in my mouth. Also my tinnitus was off the scale. I thought it was a bad flare!...

Well at last I got the dreaded Covid!! First signs were cough and awful taste in...

•1 year ago

Pain and rheumatoid arthritis

Has anyone had a stiff neck wih rheumatoid arthritis for the last week my neck has been stiff at the moment I have a flare in my hands and shoulders,

Has anyone had a stiff neck wih rheumatoid arthritis for the last week my neck...

•1 year ago

chesty cough

started February sinc then three lots of antibiotics including steroids, an X-ray and blood 🩸 test am told all is ok it’s now may and trying to get to sleep,...

started February sinc then three lots of antibiotics including steroids, an X-ra...

•1 year ago

Rinvoq (Upadacitinib) experiences please!

I’m on day two. Trying to manage expectations! Would love to hear your experiences with this drug especially how long it took to work or conversely how long...

I’m on day two. Trying to manage expectations! Would love to hear your experienc...

•1 year ago

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