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Surgery for synovial chondromatosis anyone?

Hello! I have psoriatic spondylitis / arthritis. In one elbow I have synovial chondromatosis with lots of calcified bodies floating around in the joint...

Hello! I have psoriatic spondylitis / arthritis. In one elbow I have synovial c...

acousmetre

•11 months ago

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Jim's funeral

Hi guys, Jim funeral was yesterday at last, very good attended and he would have been smiling down at us as his kids did a good job. I had a lit of support...

Hi guys, Jim funeral was yesterday at last, very good attended and he would have...

Carolsos

•11 months ago

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Join our NRAS Live on Wednesday 26 July 2023 at 7pm for a talk about feet, foot health and orthotics 👣

We are delighted to be joined by Dr Lindsey Cherry, Associate Professor in Podiatry and Senior Clinical Academic at the University of Southampton and Solent...

We are delighted to be joined by Dr Lindsey Cherry, Associate Professor in Podia...

Aribah-NRAS

Partner•11 months ago

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methotrexate

Hi started MTX 9 weeks ago for inflammatory arthritis and seem to be getting worse instead of better- started at 10mg for 4 weeks then 15mg for 4 weeks and...

Hi started MTX 9 weeks ago for inflammatory arthritis and seem to be getting wor...

bakingD

•11 months ago

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Exercise

Can I still exercise with R.A as knee joint has some bone on bone rubbing. what are good exercise for hands (fingers)

Can I still exercise with R.A as knee joint has some bone on bone rubbing. wh...

BikerEssex

•11 months ago

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Microscopic colitis

Has anyone with RA been diagnosed with this? I'm going to have a test to see if I've got it and it would explain my symptoms. If you Google it you will see...

Has anyone with RA been diagnosed with this? I'm going to have a test to see if...

Jackie1947

•11 months ago

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adalimubab vs secukinumab

hyrimoz vs cosentyx Hello im taking hyrimoz for 9 months now. Good responding on my spondy my back its really better now. But i had several bacterial...

hyrimoz vs cosentyx Hello im taking hyrimoz for 9 months now. Good responding ...

Jack72

•11 months ago

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Driving and foot pain

While my feet do get a bit achy from time to time, I’ve never thought of them as being much affected by RA and X-rays came back with no damage. However,...

While my feet do get a bit achy from time to time, I’ve never thought of them as...

Gottarelax

•11 months ago

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Shingles vaccine

Just seen the BBC news health website. Shingles vaccines being offered to over 65’s ( was 70) and, even better, to vulnerable immune suppressed people over...

Just seen the BBC news health website. Shingles vaccines being offered to over 6...

Amnesiac3637

•11 months ago

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Blood test frequency

I have run out of Methotrexate. It’s not in my repeat prescription bag from the pharmacy. Phoned GP who say I need blood test every 8 weeks. But Rheumatology...

I have run out of Methotrexate. It’s not in my repeat prescription bag from the ...

mld78

•11 months ago

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biologics new warning

Are there any smokers out there( please don’t judge) that are having their meds changed due to the new warning on these meds My Rhuematology team ( which are...

Are there any smokers out there( please don’t judge) that are having their meds ...

catcat01

•11 months ago

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Metoject pen - faulty?

hi, just wondering if anyone’s experienced this before. Been using metoject for a while now, about a year. A few weeks ago I got my delivery, & every single...

hi, just wondering if anyone’s experienced this before. Been using metoject for ...

Peacox

•11 months ago

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update on leg pain with rheumatology nurse

thought I’d update you all. Rheumatology nurse called, and says if prednisolone is helping the pains, it’s not AS. I challenged her saying if AS is flaring...

thought I’d update you all. Rheumatology nurse called, and says if prednisolone ...

Runrig01

•11 months ago

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Why can't I access health unlocked on my computer, it says...403 forbidden, any suggestions please?

Error accessing this forum

Poshcards

•11 months ago

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PIP Review Advice

Good morning, I received my PIP renewal form on Thursday and have until the 25th July to send it in and I’m just wondering if there’s someone who can help...

Good morning, I received my PIP renewal form on Thursday and have until the 25t...

MadamePetitPois

•11 months ago

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Off topic-ish bargain

Good morning lovely people. On checking out Amazon Prime Day offers (other retailers also available) today, I saw a Renpho electric heating pad for back and...

Good morning lovely people. On checking out Amazon Prime Day offers (other retai...

Gnarli

•11 months ago

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What a year so far

Well as title stated "what a year so far"Had my right cataract done in January, (meds stopped in December) day after my Birthday, so far so good. Went for left...

Well as title stated "what a year so far"Had my right cataract done in January, ...

Ginger46

•11 months ago

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Neutrophils Crash

I have been on 25mg Mtx with 5mg Prednisolone and folic acid daily - largely successfully for a couple of years. 10mg Leflunomide was added and since then...

I have been on 25mg Mtx with 5mg Prednisolone and folic acid daily - largely suc...

Fiona0664

•11 months ago

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sertraline and hydroxychloroquine?

Hi has anyone taken these 2 drugs together ? the bmc interactions website says both can prolong the heart QT interval and care should be taken or even avoid...

Hi has anyone taken these 2 drugs together ? the bmc interactions website says...

lindyloo2018

•11 months ago

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steroid injection

I have inflammatory arthritis and started methotrexate having been on Prednisolone for 5 years - for PMR which seems to have flipped to arthritis My knees...

I have inflammatory arthritis and started methotrexate having been on Prednisolo...

bakingD

•11 months ago

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severe leg pain with leg buckling

I recently had a lovely holiday in Devon, where I probably pushed myself too much, and ended up with my ankylosing spondylitis flaring. 12 days ago, I started...

I recently had a lovely holiday in Devon, where I probably pushed myself too muc...

Runrig01

•11 months ago

42 Replies

Fatigue

Since being diagnosed with an inflammatory disorder three years ago I have suffered with various symptoms most of which are now well controlled and stable....

Since being diagnosed with an inflammatory disorder three years ago I have suffe...

Hightower62

•11 months ago

32 Replies

Knee replacement!

I am due to have a TKR on 26/07. I have inflammatory arthritis and have been taking Methotrexate since February and hydroxychloroquine since November last...

I am due to have a TKR on 26/07. I have inflammatory arthritis and have been ta...

Biker52

•11 months ago

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Feeling despondent

Hi I last posted when I was waiting for my first biologic Imraldi which turned out to be Hyrimoz another bio similar. Before getting my first biologic...

Hi I last posted when I was waiting for my first biologic Imraldi which turned ...

Akaka

•11 months ago

25 Replies

painful lower thumb

the lower thumb next to my forefinger is stiff and v painful, I am wearing an arthritis glove, is this appropriate pls? never had this problem in 5 years of R...

the lower thumb next to my forefinger is stiff and v painful, I am wearing an ar...

QAGS

•11 months ago

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Ostoporosis

any one with both r a and the above newly diagnosd wth the latter . sorry about spelling. thank you.

any one with both r a and the above newly diagnosd wth the latter . sorry abo...

tyncwmmarchhywel

•11 months ago

17 Replies

Mtx and sulphra

Hi all, Hope everyone is well! I also just want to say how great this forum has been in providing information since my partner was diagnosed with RA. I think...

Hi all, Hope everyone is well! I also just want to say how great this forum has...

Lgrattan03

•11 months ago

9 Replies

Very sore shin (bone not joint)

Hi everyone, I am on holiday abroad at the moment so not in contact with any healthcare provider. I am wondering if anyone could advise me on pain I am...

Hi everyone, I am on holiday abroad at the moment so not in contact with any hea...

Sunshinereturns

•11 months ago

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Biologic issues/Kent area?

Hi, anyone else having problems getting their biologic prescriptions on time based in North Kent/Medway? Have had to chase Lloyds Clinical Homecare who have...

Hi, anyone else having problems getting their biologic prescriptions on time bas...

RachelD1972

•11 months ago

10 Replies

Rheumatoid arthritis fluid in knee

Hey I have rheumatoid arthritis and I was having knee pain and I went to doctors today and I have fluid in my knee is this a common thing? If so how does this...

Hey I have rheumatoid arthritis and I was having knee pain and I went to doctors...

Moulinr

•11 months ago

16 Replies

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All posts for July 2023

Surgery for synovial chondromatosis anyone?

Jim's funeral

Join our NRAS Live on Wednesday 26 July 2023 at 7pm for a talk about feet, foot health and orthotics 👣

methotrexate

Exercise

Microscopic colitis

adalimubab vs secukinumab

Driving and foot pain

Shingles vaccine

Blood test frequency

biologics new warning

Metoject pen - faulty?

update on leg pain with rheumatology nurse

Why can't I access health unlocked on my computer, it says...403 forbidden, any suggestions please?

PIP Review Advice

Off topic-ish bargain

What a year so far

Neutrophils Crash

sertraline and hydroxychloroquine?

steroid injection

severe leg pain with leg buckling

Fatigue

Knee replacement!

Feeling despondent

painful lower thumb

Ostoporosis

Mtx and sulphra

Very sore shin (bone not joint)

Biologic issues/Kent area?

Rheumatoid arthritis fluid in knee

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