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New RA research

Found in today's i page 10. Chinese research linking RA and female hormones. Perhaps someone brighter than me can track source and details?

Found in today's i page 10. Chinese research linking RA and female hormones. Pe...

Hopeful1

•6 months ago

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Elbow replacement

Hello, has anyone had a elbow replacement I am due to have one this year and would appreciate any advice.

Hello, has anyone had a elbow replacement I am due to have one this year and wou...

Poppy-21

•6 months ago

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antiiotics.

I am on a short course of Doxycycline for a skin infection. Should I not take my MXT during this time? I take 20mgm MXT once a week orally and the usual Folic...

I am on a short course of Doxycycline for a skin infection. Should I not take m...

QAGS

•6 months ago

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Cold symptoms with suppressants

Just trying to figure out how my system is different with the immune suppressants. I recently had a cold but it never got really bad but it is also lasting a...

Just trying to figure out how my system is different with the immune suppressant...

smilelines

•6 months ago

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Public Event- Research at the RNHRD

Come along to a BIRD public event to find out what research projects they are involved in. Free event, all welcome. Register here:...

Come along to a BIRD public event to find out what research projects they are in...

Aribah-NRAS

Partner•6 months ago

1 Reply

Covid and flu vaccines

I unexpectedly had Covid and flu vaccinations today whilst at the doctor's for something else. Was putting it off but glad it's done now. Today is the day I...

I unexpectedly had Covid and flu vaccinations today whilst at the doctor's for s...

Manzana1

•7 months ago

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Really struggling - Tocilzumab/Pred

Hello again, I’m in real pain around the clock and struggling to see past it at the moment. I’m due my second Toci injection tomorrow but the pain has gone...

Hello again, I’m in real pain around the clock and struggling to see past it at...

Inanotherlife

•7 months ago

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Annual Rheumatology appointment

I've been trying to remember when my annual Rheumy appointment might be due so asked a GP this week whilst seeing them about another matter.Turns out my last...

I've been trying to remember when my annual Rheumy appointment might be due so a...

Sebastian247

•7 months ago

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Parenting with IA - NRAS JoinTogether Meeting Wednesday 10th January 8.00 pm

Having inflammatory arthritis can be hard, add to this the ‘joys’ of raising children and the challenges can begin to pile up. As a parent with IA, it can get...

Having inflammatory arthritis can be hard, add to this the ‘joys’ of raising chi...

karenf-NRAS

Administrator•7 months ago

1 Reply

Sulphasalazine

I have recently been prescribed SZZ alongside MTX and am having really awful depression/ anxiety as a result. It's very severe and quite frightening. Can...

I have recently been prescribed SZZ alongside MTX and am having really awful dep...

Dece

•7 months ago

14 Replies

Reminder 'Off Topic'

Good morning everyone, Just a gentle reminder if your topic does not relate directly to Rheumatoid Arthritis please can I ask you to make your post 'Off...

Good morning everyone, Just a gentle reminder if your topic does not relate dir...

Hidden

•7 months ago

1 Reply

methotrexate and fatigue

been taking methotrexate since 2021 after RA diagnosis, mild pain in hands and feet. I have suffered from severe fatigue during this time, sleeping all night,...

been taking methotrexate since 2021 after RA diagnosis, mild pain in hands and f...

Streetdog

•7 months ago

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RA and erectile dysfunction

I’m new to the forum and have had RA diagnosis since early 2022. Methotrexate was prescribed which I take weekly. I find this mostly makes joint pain ok. I...

I’m new to the forum and have had RA diagnosis since early 2022. Methotrexate w...

Chezjay

•7 months ago

9 Replies

Off topic - nerve pain in arm

Hi all.I had a shingles vaccination about a month ago. After some pain from the injection in my arm it eased but was replaced by a radiating pain down the...

Hi all.I had a shingles vaccination about a month ago. After some pain from the...

Sebastian247

•7 months ago

8 Replies

I'm struggling with pain and fatigue but feel my rheumatologist will not permit me to have my mabthera infusion

It look 5 long years to diagnose my rheumatoid until everything seemed to go. My consultant at the time apologised- I think I was sero- negative.. but then it...

It look 5 long years to diagnose my rheumatoid until everything seemed to go. M...

Ardea

•7 months ago

9 Replies

Some help

While not a cure I have found that vitamin B12 helps. My feet are less painful since I started taking it in spite of not really believing in it!

While not a cure I have found that vitamin B12 helps. My feet are less painful s...

Shonkie

•7 months ago

21 Replies

Tocilizumab

Can anyone using this remember how long before they felt any improvement, assuming it worked? Thank you I did my first injection on Wednesday after 3 weeks...

Can anyone using this remember how long before they felt any improvement, assumi...

Inanotherlife

•7 months ago

7 Replies

Chest wall inflammation

Absolutely ages since I've posted but so hoping you might be able to help. I have Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease with an inflammatory arthritis...

Absolutely ages since I've posted but so hoping you might be able to help. I hav...

RosieA

•7 months ago

26 Replies

Biologic with covid

Testing positive for covid and am am taking a biologic.Like my head the info is a bit wooly, but I think it maybe that I should suspend the biologic until...

Testing positive for covid and am am taking a biologic.Like my head the info is ...

Wantplaytennis

•7 months ago

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Cimzia post-injection white patch?

I've been on Cimzia for just over two months now, and done a lot of injections prior to that for egg freezing, so I am pretty experienced with different...

I've been on Cimzia for just over two months now, and done a lot of injections p...

SoonAnon

•7 months ago

10 Replies

Side Effects Damaging Kidneys and Liver

Hi All, I am in Florida, USA. I am a 70 year old female, diagnosed with RA in 2021. I have been on Meloxicam, Methotrexate, Sulfasalazine, and most recently...

Hi All, I am in Florida, USA. I am a 70 year old female, diagnosed with RA in 20...

MaryinFL

•7 months ago

13 Replies

Annual medication review...

Me again...I go to the hospital for my blood tests as it's just easier. The GP however is responsible for issuing it. Today I had an email saying " You are...

Me again...I go to the hospital for my blood tests as it's just easier. The GP ...

Fenella34

•7 months ago

28 Replies

Forthcoming Elbow replacement

I am due for a right elbow replacement next Thursday [ if it doesn't get cancelled!] I wondered if anyone had tips for managing afterwards? I have very poor...

I am due for a right elbow replacement next Thursday [ if it doesn't get cancell...

zen4

•7 months ago

15 Replies

Neuropathy

Just diagnosed with RA a month ago. My feet are killing me! Both have developed neuropathy in my toes. It wakes me up at night with pain. What do other...

Just diagnosed with RA a month ago. My feet are killing me! Both have develope...

Hammit39

•7 months ago

33 Replies

Driving

Hello, Has anyone any experience of the adaption on an automatic car pedals that allows you to drive using your left foot rather than your right? Also, my...

Hello, Has anyone any experience of the adaption on an automatic car pedals tha...

Inanotherlife

•7 months ago

14 Replies

Ooops

Just realised I took folic acid and did MTX jab yesterday evening. Can't undo obviously but should I skip folic today? What effect will this mistake have?

Just realised I took folic acid and did MTX jab yesterday evening. Can't undo ob...

Gilliancheche

•7 months ago

6 Replies

Dad’s story

I’m writing on behalf of my dad who was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis back in 1982 when he was 28. He managed his condition very well with no medication,...

I’m writing on behalf of my dad who was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis back...

Milly123W

•7 months ago

10 Replies

What do you think?

I am/was/ a physically fit 55 yr old man and in late October I had 3 weeks in Spain. The weather was 26-30C and I was in the sea everyday at 7.30am or running...

I am/was/ a physically fit 55 yr old man and in late October I had 3 weeks in Sp...

1966366

•7 months ago

29 Replies

CBD usage

Hi. Decided Methotrexate and sulfasalazine are not for me. Both have ended in chest infection. Wondered if anyone has tried CBD and if so what brand....

Hi. Decided Methotrexate and sulfasalazine are not for me. Both have ended in ...

Denoblat1

•7 months ago

13 Replies

rheumatoid arthritis

Hi I’m Lynne. I’ve had Rheumatoid Arthritis for around 5 years. I’m on (tocilizumab) and Methotrexate injections once a week plus 10 mg steroids . I’ve had...

Hi I’m Lynne. I’ve had Rheumatoid Arthritis for around 5 years. I’m on (tocilizu...

linnypin1

•7 months ago

9 Replies

Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for January 2024

New RA research

Elbow replacement

antiiotics.

Cold symptoms with suppressants

Public Event- Research at the RNHRD

Covid and flu vaccines

Really struggling - Tocilzumab/Pred

Annual Rheumatology appointment

Parenting with IA - NRAS JoinTogether Meeting Wednesday 10th January 8.00 pm

Sulphasalazine

Reminder 'Off Topic'

methotrexate and fatigue

RA and erectile dysfunction

Off topic - nerve pain in arm

I'm struggling with pain and fatigue but feel my rheumatologist will not permit me to have my mabthera infusion

Some help

Tocilizumab

Chest wall inflammation

Biologic with covid

Cimzia post-injection white patch?

Side Effects Damaging Kidneys and Liver

Annual medication review...

Forthcoming Elbow replacement

Neuropathy

Driving

Ooops

Dad’s story

What do you think?

CBD usage

rheumatoid arthritis

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