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Dry scalp

I have recently noticed increasingly dry scalp. Can anyone recommend any shampoo/ conditioner to help? No expense (at this scale) spared. I have very fine...

I have recently noticed increasingly dry scalp. Can anyone recommend any shampo...

cathie

•6 months ago

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Rheaumatiod athritis

Diagnosed with rheaumatiod arthritis last March, still don't know much about it as I have had a lot going on, wondering if rheaumatiod arthritis ever goes into...

Diagnosed with rheaumatiod arthritis last March, still don't know much about it ...

Alice70

•6 months ago

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Gloves

hi Chaps, like so many of us my hands this time of year are shall we say not happy. So I have been looking at compression gloves. Hence me reaching out to...

hi Chaps, like so many of us my hands this time of year are shall we say not ...

Wraf22

•6 months ago

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Salazopyrin side effects

Hi. New here. Started on Salazopyrin like 3 weeks ago and the side effects have been terrible include fatigue, constant headaches, nausea and insomnia. Has...

Hi. New here. Started on Salazopyrin like 3 weeks ago and the side effects have ...

NjoeK

•6 months ago

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Covid antibodies

Hi folks I posted back in October about the Stravinsky Study - research being carried out by The British Society for Immunology into antibody response to...

Hi folks I posted back in October about the Stravinsky Study - research being c...

jbzm

•6 months ago

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Healthcare Delivery Companies slated………

Just been on BSR website which is reporting the outcome of an inquiry regarding healthcare delivery companies which have been roundly condemned for their...

Just been on BSR website which is reporting the outcome of an inquiry regarding ...

Amnesiac3637

•6 months ago

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Blood test results - best practice

I have had rheumatoid disease for about nine months now and it has been really difficult to get access to my blood test results. The hospital provide labels,...

I have had rheumatoid disease for about nine months now and it has been really d...

spartacus101

•6 months ago

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To fast or not to fast?

Hi all, This may seem a bit silly but I don't ever remember being told to fast before blood tests (I am on MTX so for liver function, the usual...) when I...

Hi all, This may seem a bit silly but I don't ever remember being told to fast ...

Manzana1

•6 months ago

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Changed from oral to injection Methotrexate.

I have been taking 20mg of Methotrexate since February for RA and apart from tummy issues and aches in joints have felt ok. Because of the issues the...

I have been taking 20mg of Methotrexate since February for RA and apart from tum...

Biker52

•6 months ago

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Sulphazyne

I have currently been started on sulphazyne and I have noticed my moods are all. Over the place and have become really anxious is this a side affect.I have now...

I have currently been started on sulphazyne and I have noticed my moods are all....

ScottishOceanlover

•6 months ago

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Kevzara

Hi everyone! I have been dealing with PMR since last July and have being on Prednisone since then. I started at 15 milligrams, I am down to 5 but I am having a...

Hi everyone! I have been dealing with PMR since last July and have being on Pred...

Gucita

•6 months ago

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Pip review

Thank you for all your replies and support. Just rtn from weekend away with sons to my letter. Now in complete panic as rtn address is DWP CFCD SOC AND ECG6....

Thank you for all your replies and support. Just rtn from weekend away with sons...

Ninnin67

•6 months ago

23 Replies

Off topic

I went to an Alfie Boe concert last night and it was great. Even danced! How lovely it is to be waited on and no tidying up. Tomorrow it’s a facial and...

I went to an Alfie Boe concert last night and it was great. Even danced! How lov...

medway-lady

•6 months ago

16 Replies

Ra and ear problems

I have ra and am taking rinvoq. only recently started having some ear problems fluid on ears and a full feeling causing me to have trouble sleeping. I...

I have ra and am taking rinvoq. only recently started having some ear problems ...

gnstric66

•6 months ago

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new medication

I was asked by my consultant if i would try jyselica instead of olumient because it would by a cheaper medication for the NHS,i said i would try it ,has anyone...

I was asked by my consultant if i would try jyselica instead of olumient because...

gradyjackjacob

•6 months ago

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Achille, fingers and now eye Inflammation need hope it will stop.

Hi. I'm counting the days to see the rhumathologist. I'm starting to get really discourage. The list of problem can't stop getting longer. I got 5 day only of...

Hi. I'm counting the days to see the rhumathologist. I'm starting to get really...

Shadow35

•6 months ago

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Rituximab

does anyone have any advice about the effect of the COVID vaccine on Rituximab. I had my first infusion in July which has been successful for me and given me...

does anyone have any advice about the effect of the COVID vaccine on Rituximab. ...

Welshwomanprestatyn

•6 months ago

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Neck pain

Hi all again, saw my RA Consultant about 3 weeks ago.She was quite good ( first time I had seen her) and sounds like at last, I might be able to get onto a...

Hi all again, saw my RA Consultant about 3 weeks ago.She was quite good ( first ...

Chanelady

•6 months ago

8 Replies

Abdominal discomfort, bloating, indigestion?

note my diagnosis is Adult Onset Stills Disease which for me manifests as RD. Diagnosed aged 17 now 61, med free since mid 20s except pain relief. Symptoms...

note my diagnosis is Adult Onset Stills Disease which for me manifests as RD. D...

Stills

•6 months ago

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Methotrexate and sinus/nasal issues

I've been on MTX for a year now and over the months I keep saying I feel like I'm coming down with a cold but it doesn't happen. I get a blockage in the back...

I've been on MTX for a year now and over the months I keep saying I feel like I'...

Gottarelax

•6 months ago

24 Replies

Vectra Da test

Anybody had this done? I can’t find much on it here. I understand it’s not considered wholly reliable in terms of inflammation levels but I’d love to get a...

Anybody had this done? I can’t find much on it here. I understand it’s not cons...

Inanotherlife

•6 months ago

4 Replies

lipid panel blood results

my daughter aged 16 has jia, she has stoped humira and is starting toc infusions her lipid blood results have come back high and we have been referred to a...

my daughter aged 16 has jia, she has stoped humira and is starting toc infusions...

Liblou1

•6 months ago

8 Replies

Hair issues

hi I forgot to ask my rheum nurse about my hair. I’m on methotrexate and seems to be ok with no abnormal hair loss but since taking it I haven’t had my hair...

hi I forgot to ask my rheum nurse about my hair. I’m on methotrexate and seems ...

Teddyboy17

•6 months ago

8 Replies

one year olds vaccines

Our grandson aged one is having jabs. I looked up and these are scheduled for one year olds. MMR is a weakened vaccine. Does anyone know if it’s safe to be...

Our grandson aged one is having jabs. I looked up and these are scheduled for o...

Mozart150

•6 months ago

6 Replies

Knowing what to expect

I don't really want to tell a story. However, I do seek sound information. It is now three years since I was diagnosed with RA. It diminished me physically,...

I don't really want to tell a story. However, I do seek sound information. It...

Colaba

•6 months ago

31 Replies

RA and Chronic Kidney Disease medication?

This is a question for my neighbour, with his permission. He has CKD and has been without any medication for his RA for some time. He decided to ask his RA...

This is a question for my neighbour, with his permission. He has CKD and has bee...

barbieg

•6 months ago

12 Replies

Swollen knees

I have inflammatory arthritis, Osteo arthritis, Sjogrens and now have been diagnosed with FND . I also have/ had Polymyalgia . I had a hip...

I have inflammatory arthritis, Osteo arthritis, Sjogrens and now have bee...

Bailybiscuit

•6 months ago

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Should I suspend my methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine until my covid is over?

I have RA and take methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine. Today I tested positive for Covid. Should I stop taking them until I'm better?

I have RA and take methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine. Today I tested positive ...

Hellerup

•6 months ago

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PIP tribunal and describing my RA & Scleroderma.

Hi guys, I wonder if any of you have had to go to a tribunal having been declined mobility aspect of PIP? I was awarded 8 points originally but after my review...

Hi guys, I wonder if any of you have had to go to a tribunal having been decline...

SarahJane926

•6 months ago

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Lunch chat about vaccines

I've just been out to lunch with a u3a group, all getting on in years and many with various medical complaints. Some at my end of the table were saying that...

I've just been out to lunch with a u3a group, all getting on in years and many w...

oldtimer2

•6 months ago

22 Replies

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All posts for November 2023

Dry scalp

Rheaumatiod athritis

Gloves

Salazopyrin side effects

Covid antibodies

Healthcare Delivery Companies slated………

Blood test results - best practice

To fast or not to fast?

Changed from oral to injection Methotrexate.

Sulphazyne

Kevzara

Pip review

Off topic

Ra and ear problems

new medication

Achille, fingers and now eye Inflammation need hope it will stop.

Rituximab

Neck pain

Abdominal discomfort, bloating, indigestion?

Methotrexate and sinus/nasal issues

Vectra Da test

lipid panel blood results

Hair issues

one year olds vaccines

Knowing what to expect

RA and Chronic Kidney Disease medication?

Swollen knees

Should I suspend my methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine until my covid is over?

PIP tribunal and describing my RA & Scleroderma.

Lunch chat about vaccines

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