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NRAS Mela event - 9th September

Dear All, If you haven't seen out NRAS events page recently we would like to let you know about the NRAS Mela Gathering for the South Asian Community which...

Dear All, If you haven't seen out NRAS events page recently we would like to le...

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•8 months ago

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Off topic planes, trains and automobiles

So I’ve finally decided to buy a mobility scooter, we can share it as if I buy the right one it can carry golf clubs…. So to go on a plane it has to be under a...

So I’ve finally decided to buy a mobility scooter, we can share it as if I buy t...

medway-lady

•8 months ago

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5 weeks to diagnose GCA

Hi. I started to get sick June 24, 2023. Progressively worse each week. Headache, sore temples, sleeping a lot. Week 2 fevers every 4/5 hours. Tylenol for...

Hi. I started to get sick June 24, 2023. Progressively worse each week. Headac...

Groda

•8 months ago

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Update

So I waited till Tuesday, with the bank holiday. Rang and asked for a specific GP. Got his last appointment so wasn't seen by him till 4pm. He agreed it needs...

So I waited till Tuesday, with the bank holiday. Rang and asked for a specific G...

wilbertjellyfish

•8 months ago

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filgotinib

I am doing brilliantly on 200 mg filgotinib for last 7 months,a miracle drug as I have often said on here.Saw rheumy last week,crp reduced from 78 to 7.Had a...

I am doing brilliantly on 200 mg filgotinib for last 7 months,a miracle drug as ...

Doodlereggie

•8 months ago

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hair loss

since taking methotrexate my hair loss is more.. is there any tips for this??

Jakey2020

•8 months ago

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Blood clots in calf

Has anyone had issues with blood clots (superficial vein thrombosis) in their legs? In April I thought I’d just pulled a calf muscle but on the advice of...

Has anyone had issues with blood clots (superficial vein thrombosis) in their le...

Susiemac1321

•8 months ago

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Ra blood tests - what causes wbc to rise apart from an infection?

Hi wondered if anyone had experience of this. my wbc has raised to 12.0 (over the 10.0 threshold) has anyone had their wbc raise for a different reason...

Hi wondered if anyone had experience of this. my wbc has raised to 12.0 (over ...

lindyloo2018

•8 months ago

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Increasing to 25mg Metoject

Hi Everyone, Just wondering if anyone has experienced going from 20mg to 25mg Metoject injections? I have been on 20mg for nearly 2 years which has worked...

Hi Everyone, Just wondering if anyone has experienced going from 20mg to 25mg M...

Gardengirl61

•8 months ago

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frustrated with gp re pain meds.

Ever since I had my stroke in 2018, I’ve not been allowed nsaids, due to the increased risk of further strokes. My then gp prescribed butec patches, which in...

Ever since I had my stroke in 2018, I’ve not been allowed nsaids, due to the inc...

Runrig01

•8 months ago

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Low platelets

Hi I'm on toclizumab I had a phone call after visiting clinic about my platelets being low 113 is the number does toc make them low or high or even if it...

Hi I'm on toclizumab I had a phone call after visiting clinic about my platelet...

Vonnie10

•8 months ago

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Greater susceptibility???

Read this, posted in another group: “BA.2.86 may be more capable of causing infection in people who have previously had COVID-19 or who have received COVID-19...

Read this, posted in another group: “BA.2.86 may be more capable of causing inf...

Hisue

•8 months ago

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MTX no longer working. What are best alternatives?

Hi, just thought I'd post to see if anyone has been through similar situation to me and what their story was with med switching. I've been on MTX since being...

Hi, just thought I'd post to see if anyone has been through similar situation to...

MsEm

•8 months ago

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Advice Required

Sorry this is long So I've had a rough summer. Initially really tired in evenings, rang the GP...was told at 46 I'm probably menopausal and what do I expect....

Sorry this is long So I've had a rough summer. Initially really tired in evenin...

wilbertjellyfish

•8 months ago

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Rheumy flare

I've had a real flare which hasn't happened for years, so soo bad the pain was aweful I struggled to get out of bed. Because I was so debilitated took four...

I've had a real flare which hasn't happened for years, so soo bad the pain was a...

vivgibbs

•8 months ago

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Nordimet instead of Metoject

Hi, I have just collected my prescription and been given Nordimet instead of my usual Metoject. The actual device is different from the Metoject which I had...

Hi, I have just collected my prescription and been given Nordimet instead of my...

Scootergirl1

•8 months ago

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Something positive

Hope it’s okay to post here? I thought I would share one of the big things in my life that helps me deal with RA and the other illnesses I have. For those...

Hope it’s okay to post here? I thought I would share one of the big things in my...

Kati66

•8 months ago

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armpit redness

I’ve got this redness around both armpits and I’m not sure what this could be, I’ve started running but I wash straight after. Any help or creams I could use...

I’ve got this redness around both armpits and I’m not sure what this could be, I...

Ladybitsandbobs

•8 months ago

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Foot Fusion on Biologics

Has any one had foot surgery ( taviculalar fusion ) and on the biological Rituximab? How did it go please? How was the healing did anyone have problems? As...

Has any one had foot surgery ( taviculalar fusion ) and on the biological Rituxi...

-Mii

•8 months ago

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METOJECT/ METHOTREXATE

Hi Does anyone know how long Methotrexate / Metoject stays in your system . I have been having unwanted symptoms for a few months and now advised by my...

Hi Does anyone know how long Methotrexate / Metoject stays in your system . I ...

skinclinic

•8 months ago

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HUMIRA

Hey everyone, My rheumy decided to put me on Humira. I've taken mtx, leflunomide and sulfasalzine for my RA, but none of them has worked for me. I've...

Hey everyone, My rheumy decided to put me on Humira. I've taken mtx, leflunomide...

cosana

•8 months ago

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foot fusion

I’m on waiting list for foot 🦶 fusion on right foot I’m strongly thinking about not having it done as it scares me 😟 it’s the not being able to walk on it...

I’m on waiting list for foot 🦶 fusion on right foot I’m strongly thinking about...

Deejojo

•8 months ago

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do RA immunosuppressants stop the body showing a high temperature with infection ?

Hello I read somewhere that taking RA immunosuppressants and/or systemic steroids stop the body showing a high temperature with an infection ? I asked my RA...

Hello I read somewhere that taking RA immunosuppressants and/or systemic steroi...

lindyloo2018

•8 months ago

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Normal or not

Hi. I'm waiting for a diagnosis of spondyloarthritis. In the meentime, i have naproxen 12 hours. It work well for a month on my hand stiffness, back and i had...

Hi. I'm waiting for a diagnosis of spondyloarthritis. In the meentime, i have n...

Shadow35

•8 months ago

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Depo IM injection advice

Good morning everyone,I have been really struggling with inflammation levels in my right knee and 3 joint aspirations have only helped for about 24 hours. I am...

Good morning everyone,I have been really struggling with inflammation levels in ...

BillyJayDuncs

•8 months ago

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Foot Surgery

Hi All. I have had R A for 40 years and had numerous replacement joints, fusions etc. I am now awaiting foot surgery to straighten my toes which have drifted...

Hi All. I have had R A for 40 years and had numerous replacement joints, fusion...

Lematt

•8 months ago

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Physiotherapy

Has anyone had any experience of having physiotherapy , either NHS or private? I have had RA for 6 months now and although the methotrexate and...

Has anyone had any experience of having physiotherapy , either NHS or private? ...

spartacus101

•8 months ago

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Orthopaedic shoes nhs.

Hello Can you get orthopaedic shoes on the nhs,? If so how does one go about getting a pair? Thank you in advance for your replies.

Hello Can you get orthopaedic shoes on the nhs,? If so how does one go about get...

Greenginger12

•8 months ago

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Does anyone on similar meds to me for RA have Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

I've been on rituximab and Lefludomide for about ten years and all is reasonably stable. However over about five years I've developed IBS symptoms - wont...

I've been on rituximab and Lefludomide for about ten years and all is reasonably...

cathie

•8 months ago

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damn shingles update

they’ve admitted me! I went for an audiology test because I have lost hearing on my right side where the hideous rash is. Next thing I knew Infectious Diseases...

they’ve admitted me! I went for an audiology test because I have lost hearing on...

Bon1

•8 months ago

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Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

NRAS

All posts for August 2023

NRAS Mela event - 9th September

Off topic planes, trains and automobiles

5 weeks to diagnose GCA

Update

filgotinib

hair loss

Blood clots in calf

Ra blood tests - what causes wbc to rise apart from an infection?

Increasing to 25mg Metoject

frustrated with gp re pain meds.

Low platelets

Greater susceptibility???

MTX no longer working. What are best alternatives?

Advice Required

Rheumy flare

Nordimet instead of Metoject

Something positive

armpit redness

Foot Fusion on Biologics

METOJECT/ METHOTREXATE

HUMIRA

foot fusion

do RA immunosuppressants stop the body showing a high temperature with infection ?

Normal or not

Depo IM injection advice

Foot Surgery

Physiotherapy

Orthopaedic shoes nhs.

Does anyone on similar meds to me for RA have Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

damn shingles update

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