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pip renewal

hi all, my pip was up for renewal the middle of next month and the form was completed and returned in March. After a very stressful few months I received a...

hi all, my pip was up for renewal the middle of next month and the form was comp...

debjw

•9 months ago

20 Replies

GP thinks its RA. Awaiting urgent appointment

Hi all, I have been getting constant pain in my hands for the last month. Occasional pins and needles. Issues with grip and stiffness. I was coping with all...

Hi all, I have been getting constant pain in my hands for the last month. Occa...

ATB2023

•9 months ago

14 Replies

Rheumy helpline not replied to me 😢

Hi all, I've had RA since 2018 and I've had a cocktail of drugs since then, but I've now been on sarilumab for around 2 years and was doing okish up until a...

Hi all, I've had RA since 2018 and I've had a cocktail of drugs since then, but ...

Natbat87

•9 months ago

10 Replies

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pain upon pain

Hello Not been on in a long time , but wondered how others feel . I don’t know if it’s the RA or I have something else going on ? I sleep poorly - 3...

Hello Not been on in a long time , but wondered how others feel . I don’t kn...

Hidden

•9 months ago

14 Replies

Methotrexate

I was wondering what others experience has been using Methotrexate. I’m currently on 20mg which I self administer by injection. I’ve been using it for about 8...

I was wondering what others experience has been using Methotrexate. I’m currentl...

Medical61

•9 months ago

25 Replies

Total Hip Replacement

Hi All, I have had RA since 2013 and have been well-controlled for the last 7 years with Arava (Leflunomide) and Sulfasalazine. I am having a THR in a month's...

Hi All, I have had RA since 2013 and have been well-controlled for the last 7 y...

Pat64

•9 months ago

34 Replies

me again with the shingles questions! A specific one this time…

how long did you stop your arthritis meds when you had shingles? The a and e doc told me I could restart the Rinvoq once the blisters had crusted over…I’m keen...

how long did you stop your arthritis meds when you had shingles? The a and e doc...

Bon1

•9 months ago

7 Replies

Our 40th wedding Anniversary

We have now made it to our Ruby wedding anniversary . We have been through a lot to get here. Mainly ill health, but we have made and i have to say i love him...

We have now made it to our Ruby wedding anniversary . We have been through a lot...

sylvi

•9 months ago

92 Replies

Shingles - does anyone have any advice?

morning all It’s been quite a ride…my ear started bothering me a bit on Monday . Just a small uptick in tinnitus which I tried to ignore. By Tuesday I was a...

morning all It’s been quite a ride…my ear started bothering me a bit on Monday ...

Bon1

•9 months ago

42 Replies

RA anxiety and ashwagandha

Hi I have ra and I take methotrexate and benepali. I have started suffering anxiety and panic attacks over the last 4 months which is affecting my whole...

Hi I have ra and I take methotrexate and benepali. I have started suffering anxi...

cwtch29

•9 months ago

13 Replies

Hi i am new member from the midlands of uk. Have had RA for about 6 years. Retired x

Have had R for about 6 yeats & been ok on MTX but now have included Hydroxychloraquine & hoping it helps. I have been hapoy to read your similar experiences....

Have had R for about 6 yeats & been ok on MTX but now have included Hydroxychlo...

Taichigirl

•9 months ago

14 Replies

Hip Replacement and RA

Hi Everyone, I am 4 weeks, 3 days post op after a hip replacement. Whilst I'm doing great and getting out for daily walks ect, my non-operative leg is swollen...

Hi Everyone, I am 4 weeks, 3 days post op after a hip replacement. Whilst I'm d...

Angie2212

•9 months ago

16 Replies

Issues with Rinvoq , infections other issues?

I have been taking rinvoq almost 5 years it does work but I have had a few infections and also other issues like opportunistic infections. What is you are...

I have been taking rinvoq almost 5 years it does work but I have had a few infec...

gnstric66

•9 months ago

8 Replies

secukinubam ( cosentyx etc etc) info

hello having problems with hyrimoz ( to much upper respiratory infection in one year) my reuma suggest me to try to change with secukinubam. Anyone can tell...

hello having problems with hyrimoz ( to much upper respiratory infection in one...

Jack72

•9 months ago

7 Replies

Specialist recommendation

Hi, i'm writing for my brother. He's had increasingly severe RA symptoms for a couple of years, he initially tried to avoid the medication but since earlier...

Hi, i'm writing for my brother. He's had increasingly severe RA symptoms for a c...

19bird

•9 months ago

19 Replies

Swelling back after knee aspiration

Hi everyone,I have had a diagnosis of inflammatory arthritis for about 10 years now (although the symptoms had been there many years longer like so many of...

Hi everyone,I have had a diagnosis of inflammatory arthritis for about 10 years ...

BillyJayDuncs

•9 months ago

9 Replies

Thanking you all

Thank you to all that replied to me about my stomache trouble with hydroxychloroquine, I have spoken to my Rheaumatiod nurse today she advised to come of them...

Thank you to all that replied to me about my stomache trouble with hydroxychloro...

Alice70

•9 months ago

2 Replies

Influenza Vaccinations Autumn 2023

For anyone interested BOOTS the chemist have already started bookings for these vaccinations. In my location they are already booked well into October....

For anyone interested BOOTS the chemist have already started bookings for thes...

AgedCrone

•9 months ago

30 Replies

Hyhydrochlorquine

Hi all ,I'm having a real bad time with my stomache ,I have taken all sorts of stomace tabs that does not help ,I've been taking hydroxychloroquine for four...

Hi all ,I'm having a real bad time with my stomache ,I have taken all sorts of s...

Alice70

•9 months ago

15 Replies

Sanurita

I am 73 years old and suffer from chronic eczema I have had lots of steroids an mtx, last meds are acetretin, which combined with steroids but since weening...

I am 73 years old and suffer from chronic eczema I have had lots of steroids an ...

Sanurita

•9 months ago

7 Replies

Flare? Or has biologic stopped working?

I am on COSENTYX and MTX and had been doing ok. The consultant said I needed to start Alendronic acid as my bone density borderline. Within a few weeks my...

I am on COSENTYX and MTX and had been doing ok. The consultant said I needed to ...

Gilliancheche

•9 months ago

28 Replies

removal of rheumatoid nodule

I am due to have a nodule removed from my thumb next month under local anaesthetic. Does anyone know if I have to stop my idacio jab and if so for how long...

I am due to have a nodule removed from my thumb next month under local anaesthet...

Zip1

•9 months ago

4 Replies

ring splints

Hello, Have someone ever tried to use ring splints to help alleviate joint pain? I have seen some models online that looks much like the decorative rings...

Hello, Have someone ever tried to use ring splints to help alleviate joint pai...

WomanOfFaith

•9 months ago

6 Replies

Covid

Do I still need to be worried if I have been in contact with someone who has Covid

Do I still need to be worried if I have been in contact with someone who has Cov...

Sue10

•9 months ago

9 Replies

urgent - re sertraline and hydroxychloroquine are they safe?

Hi is anyone taking sertraline with hydroxychloroquine? is it safe to mix the 2 drugs ? is there a different or better anti depressant to mix with...

Hi is anyone taking sertraline with hydroxychloroquine? is it safe to mix the...

lindyloo2018

•9 months ago

5 Replies

Revitive Machine

I'm just wondering if anyone has tried one of these? I'm usually very skeptical about anything advertised on TV. 🙈 if it sounds too good it likely is....

I'm just wondering if anyone has tried one of these? I'm usually very skeptical ...

wilbertjellyfish

•9 months ago

16 Replies

Amgevita and scalp blisters

Hi everyone Quik question I take 40mg Amgevita (adalimumab) for RA and now getting small scalp blisters for some reason. Has anyone out there had this problem...

Hi everyone Quik question I take 40mg Amgevita (adalimumab) for RA and now gett...

Frankiefocus

•9 months ago

9 Replies

Amalgam fillings

Hi I’m just putting this question out there out of curiosity. I’ve not posted for a while so here goes… My cousin came to stay with me from Canada. He’s been...

Hi I’m just putting this question out there out of curiosity. I’ve not posted fo...

Whereisthesun

•9 months ago

24 Replies

Shingles jab 2nd dose

Hi all. After a great deal of thought, I am going for my 2nd Shingrix non live vaccine on friday. My concern now is for my brother and I hope you can help. As...

Hi all. After a great deal of thought, I am going for my 2nd Shingrix non live v...

Sheila_G

•9 months ago

7 Replies

Pain in balls of feet

Hi can anyone recommend good shoe inserts for pain in the ball of my foot? It feels as if I have lost the 'padding' on the bottom of my feet! I've seen many...

Hi can anyone recommend good shoe inserts for pain in the ball of my foot? It fe...

MadisonCounty

•9 months ago

43 Replies

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All posts for August 2023

pip renewal

GP thinks its RA. Awaiting urgent appointment

Rheumy helpline not replied to me 😢

pain upon pain

Methotrexate

Total Hip Replacement

me again with the shingles questions! A specific one this time…

Our 40th wedding Anniversary

Shingles - does anyone have any advice?

RA anxiety and ashwagandha

Hi i am new member from the midlands of uk. Have had RA for about 6 years. Retired x

Hip Replacement and RA

Issues with Rinvoq , infections other issues?

secukinubam ( cosentyx etc etc) info

Specialist recommendation

Swelling back after knee aspiration

Thanking you all

Influenza Vaccinations Autumn 2023

Hyhydrochlorquine

Sanurita

Flare? Or has biologic stopped working?

removal of rheumatoid nodule

ring splints

Covid

urgent - re sertraline and hydroxychloroquine are they safe?

Revitive Machine

Amgevita and scalp blisters

Amalgam fillings

Shingles jab 2nd dose

Pain in balls of feet

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