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knee replacement

Hi. I’ve had both knees replaced twice over the last 16 years. The key things I’ve found are 1) physio. If ur lucky to get on nhs great but def worth paying...

Hi. I’ve had both knees replaced twice over the last 16 years. The key things I...

Sunflowerdownsouth

•9 months ago

10 Replies

Tocilizimubab and Diverticulitis

Hello everybody I’ve not posted in a while I hope everybody is doing well on medications and had a good summer . I’m looking for advice , I’ve been on the...

Hello everybody I’ve not posted in a while I hope everybody is doing well on med...

claireyj

•9 months ago

14 Replies

Happy Kinda Gal’s interview

It is up on You Tube now. If you haven’t already ,do please try to watch it. She did a wonderful job representing all us Cinderellas with our RA!

It is up on You Tube now. If you haven’t already ,do please try to watch it. S...

AgedCrone

•9 months ago

62 Replies

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Methotrexate

Hi all. Just been diagnose with RA and will be starting on 20 mg of methotrexate within the next 2 weeks. Anyone have any advice on taking it etc. Thanks for...

Hi all. Just been diagnose with RA and will be starting on 20 mg of methotrexate...

Alan7690

•9 months ago

12 Replies

RA Routine/Annual Blood Tests

I have a rheumatology appointment this week (unless cancelled by doctors' strike). It's been more than 4 years since I last saw a consultant face to face and...

I have a rheumatology appointment this week (unless cancelled by doctors' strike...

BoneyC

•9 months ago

9 Replies

Help. Need trick to survive school and a flare up(not diagnosed yet)

Hi. I'm still waiting for a diagnosis and i'm starting to get impatient and really angry. Each month is a new problem and it's adding non stop. I start school...

Hi. I'm still waiting for a diagnosis and i'm starting to get impatient and real...

Shadow35

•9 months ago

8 Replies

Does anyone know ...?

My cousin who as motor neurons and is going into nursing home wlll he lose is benefits pip esa and what ever else he claims for ? im not sure how it works I...

My cousin who as motor neurons and is going into nursing home wlll he lose is b...

Vonnie10

•9 months ago

15 Replies

Vitamins

Hi I have rheumatoid arthritis, had it since December 2022 I was just wondering I've been trying to look into any vitamins that could help my body I was just...

Hi I have rheumatoid arthritis, had it since December 2022 I was just wondering ...

Moulinr

•9 months ago

10 Replies

Forgotten how and where to post question!

How where do I post a question. Forgot!

Wantplaytennis

•9 months ago

5 Replies

Telly Tart Part Deux

Well, camera crew came this morning and it was such fun! We spoke about how I was first diagnosed and the impact it had immediately on my life. And then the...

Well, camera crew came this morning and it was such fun! We spoke about how I wa...

HappykindaGal

•9 months ago

57 Replies

maria verdi

i had a knee replacement 3 years ago& still walking with a stick ..I have a bursa on my hip & pain is in hip & goes down thigh & knee ..wondered if it is...

i had a knee replacement 3 years ago& still walking with a stick ..I have a burs...

MaryVerdi74

•9 months ago

6 Replies

RA Flare management plan

Hi folks a friend with AS suggested that I develop a plan for dealing with flare ups to aid faster recovery. I'm finding it a bit tricky to factor in or...

Hi folks a friend with AS suggested that I develop a plan for dealing with fla...

Naturechild

•9 months ago

22 Replies

Benapali side effects

Hi, I have been on Benepali sine July this year. I have developed rosacea on my face and so called jock itch, an infection near my genitals. I am testing both,...

Hi, I have been on Benepali sine July this year. I have developed rosacea on my ...

Sanguine2

•9 months ago

7 Replies

Medication or ?

So difficult to determine which medication causes unpleasant effects even with lots of 'homework' and the BNF, Cochrane reviews, NRAS network and publications...

So difficult to determine which medication causes unpleasant effects even with ...

Samwise91

•9 months ago

10 Replies

Pre diagnosis advice

Hi, I’m a first time poster and honestly not sure if this is the right forum. After two years of being tested for PMR my GP has now referred me to...

Hi, I’m a first time poster and honestly not sure if this is the right forum. ...

SunshineJSM

•9 months ago

23 Replies

Something strange…

Hi all Something odd happened last night. During the night I woke several times due to my hands, fingers, thumbs and wrists on both hands being exceptionally...

Hi all Something odd happened last night. During the night I woke several time...

Feelingpoorly

•9 months ago

22 Replies

Is it okay to use arnica?

I have rheumatoid arthritis and take hydroxychloroquine, methotrexate and the biologic abatacept. I have been seeing a physiotherapist recently and she...

I have rheumatoid arthritis and take hydroxychloroquine, methotrexate and the bi...

JenniferW

•9 months ago

12 Replies

Methotrexate

Hi Diagnosed Nov 22 and started methotrexate 15mg. My dose was increased to 20mg back in march and at my last check up with nurse she said that my liver...

Hi Diagnosed Nov 22 and started methotrexate 15mg. My dose was increased to 20m...

sweenys

•9 months ago

11 Replies

cartoon of living with a chronic disease

This is a different take on living with a chronic disease that I thought made the point well, but with a positive slant. Sadly it’s in French! But hopefully...

This is a different take on living with a chronic disease that I thought made th...

helixhelix

•9 months ago

9 Replies

Telly Tart

Well, I’m being interviewed on Friday for Rheumatoid Arthritis awareness week. Crew are coming to my house to record the interview and we are talking about...

Well, I’m being interviewed on Friday for Rheumatoid Arthritis awareness week. ...

HappykindaGal

•9 months ago

42 Replies

SULFASALAZINE & FOOD POISONING - Is Anyone Else Affected?

In the first 20 months of taking Sulfasalazine I had food poisoning 8 times from food where no other partakers had any problems - 4 times with vomiting and...

In the first 20 months of taking Sulfasalazine I had food poisoning 8 times from...

Jimminey

•9 months ago

24 Replies

how fast does sertraline and/or Mirtazapine work?

Hi I am trying to find out how fast does sertraline and/or Mirtazapine work? I have a choice of the 2 drugs and wondered how fast they could make me feel...

Hi I am trying to find out how fast does sertraline and/or Mirtazapine work? ...

lindyloo2018

•9 months ago

33 Replies

Rinvoq

I was just taken off methotrexate which I have been on for 28 years along with one or two other medications. I am only on rinvoq now, which does work well,...

I was just taken off methotrexate which I have been on for 28 years along with o...

gnstric66

•9 months ago

14 Replies

Side effects of Leflunomide?

Having been on Sarilumab since March 2022, the effects started to wane and my Rheumy thinks I have developed antibodies to it. So he has added Leflunomide on...

Having been on Sarilumab since March 2022, the effects started to wane and my Rh...

DenMum

•9 months ago

8 Replies

Adalimumab (Amgevita)

Hello I’ve been lucky to be going on a surprise break to Spain on Sunday. I normally take my injection on a Monday - and it’s due next week. Apologies if...

Hello I’ve been lucky to be going on a surprise break to Spain on Sunday. I no...

TheBoys

•9 months ago

3 Replies

I really need some help please...

Hi, My partner has encouraged me to join this group as I'm in a big mess with my RA. I'll try and keep it as brief as I can. I was diagnosed with RA (Sero...

Hi, My partner has encouraged me to join this group as I'm in a big mess with m...

MrJinks512

•9 months ago

48 Replies

Addressing the RAAW video

Hello I just wanted to address all the comments on here about the RA Awareness Week video as I have been quite upset by the response this has had. That is me...

Hello I just wanted to address all the comments on here about the RA Awareness W...

Anita-NRAS

Partner•9 months ago

43 Replies

What is CRP?

I am lucky, I think! RA was diagnosed Christmas 2020. By summer 2021 I was settled on methotrexate and seemingly stable. compared with pre RA I am much weaker...

I am lucky, I think! RA was diagnosed Christmas 2020. By summer 2021 I was sett...

Colaba

•9 months ago

41 Replies

Hydroxychloroquine

Hi all ,my last post was about the awful time I'm having taking hydroxychloroquine, my rheaumatiod nurse when speaking to her told me to stop them,I saw...

Hi all ,my last post was about the awful time I'm having taking hydroxychloroqui...

Alice70

•9 months ago

19 Replies

Yesterday’s video

I just read a post saying somebody couldn’t find the NRAS video. Now … can’t find that post and I can’t find the video either. It looks as if the link...

I just read a post saying somebody couldn’t find the NRAS video. Now … can’t...

AgedCrone

•9 months ago

14 Replies

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All posts for September 2023

knee replacement

Tocilizimubab and Diverticulitis

Happy Kinda Gal’s interview

Methotrexate

RA Routine/Annual Blood Tests

Help. Need trick to survive school and a flare up(not diagnosed yet)

Does anyone know ...?

Vitamins

Forgotten how and where to post question!

Telly Tart Part Deux

maria verdi

RA Flare management plan

Benapali side effects

Medication or ?

Pre diagnosis advice

Something strange…

Is it okay to use arnica?

Methotrexate

cartoon of living with a chronic disease

Telly Tart

SULFASALAZINE & FOOD POISONING - Is Anyone Else Affected?

how fast does sertraline and/or Mirtazapine work?

Rinvoq

Side effects of Leflunomide?

Adalimumab (Amgevita)

I really need some help please...

Addressing the RAAW video

What is CRP?

Hydroxychloroquine

Yesterday’s video

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