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Hydroxychloroquine

I am trying out hydroxychloroquine for the third time ,rheaumatiod nurse asked me would I try agian as the last twice we were unsure if it was the...

I am trying out hydroxychloroquine for the third time ,rheaumatiod nurse asked m...

Alice70

•3 months ago

15 Replies

Osteoporosis

Good Afternoon, has anyone on here ever been diagnosed with secondary osteoporosis due to taking steroids?

Good Afternoon, has anyone on here ever been diagnosed with secondary osteoporos...

julie1908

•3 months ago

9 Replies

Is inflammatory arthritis affecting your daily life?

Researchers led by Dr Sam Norton at King's College London would like to invite you to take part in research exploring the impact of inflammatory arthritis on...

Researchers led by Dr Sam Norton at King's College London would like to invite y...

Aribah-NRAS

Partner•3 months ago

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ra and hands/wrists

I'm in surgery tomorrow for carpel tunnel and elbow relief (neck later then other side) I'm wondering what effect the surgery will have on the pain from RA?...

I'm in surgery tomorrow for carpel tunnel and elbow relief (neck later then ot...

Southwestbysouth

•3 months ago

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socks from previous post website is Gentle grip

These are the socks mentioned in last post, website is Gentle Grip. Yiu get a Discount on your first order.

These are the socks mentioned in last post, website is Gentle Grip. Yiu get a Di...

Bagpuss2021

•3 months ago

1 Reply

hot feet!

does anyone else suffer from hot feet at night? I know we’ve had a mild winter but my feet get so uncomfortable it stops me sleeping & I have to get out of bed...

does anyone else suffer from hot feet at night? I know we’ve had a mild winter b...

Taichigirl

•3 months ago

23 Replies

Meloxicam -any positive experiences?

Hi all. Recently saw rheumatologist for ultrasound on very painful hands and feet and to our surprise - his and mine - there’s now very little, if any,...

Hi all. Recently saw rheumatologist for ultrasound on very painful hands and fee...

Amnesiac3637

•3 months ago

25 Replies

arthatitis in the feet

Hi everyone, I haven't posted for a while. I have RA in my feet, and as I'm sure you all know it is really painful. I have found some socks which are called...

Hi everyone, I haven't posted for a while. I have RA in my feet, and as I'm sure...

Bagpuss2021

•3 months ago

41 Replies

Hand pain

I wonder if anyone has any experience of wearing arthritis gloves? I have a lot of pain and stiffness in my hands especially in the morning

I wonder if anyone has any experience of wearing arthritis gloves? I have a lot ...

Dismal

•3 months ago

17 Replies

UTI and methotrexate

any ladies in your 40s who have suffered with UTIs? Which antibiotics do they give you if you take methotrexate? And do you have to stop taking methotrexate...

any ladies in your 40s who have suffered with UTIs? Which antibiotics do they g...

AW600

•3 months ago

13 Replies

Help with osteoarthritis pain

Hi there, I'm a 61 Yr old lady with osteoarthritis of the spine and left hip as well as osteoporosis, scoliosis and 4 bulging discs. I have been taking...

Hi there, I'm a 61 Yr old lady with osteoarthritis of the spine and left hip as ...

Sunrise58

•3 months ago

14 Replies

Paxclovid

Hello everyone, I am curious about the latest procedures for obtaining antivirals such as Paxclovid. And for those who took it, did it help? I would really...

Hello everyone, I am curious about the latest procedures for obtaining antivi...

ks1966

•3 months ago

9 Replies

Paxlovid for “mild” COVID?

hello all. Just wondering what your experiences have been regarding taking Paxlovid. I realize you can’t advise but I would love to hear from fellow immune...

hello all. Just wondering what your experiences have been regarding taking Paxl...

Bon1

•3 months ago

34 Replies

Great Film to Watch

Do watch : The Painted Veil - on ITV catch-up.

weymouth321

•3 months ago

1 Reply

Amgevita (adalimumab) with methotrexate

Hi there, I am on top dose methotrexate (25mg) and am due to start Amgevita. I can’t wait, it is necessary. The medication has finally been delivered and I...

Hi there, I am on top dose methotrexate (25mg) and am due to start Amgevita. I c...

Sunshinereturns

•3 months ago

22 Replies

Tociluzumab

Anyone on Tociluzumab having experienced bad cramps. I'm not finding it as good as benepali either

Anyone on Tociluzumab having experienced bad cramps. I'm not finding it as good...

Bethany02

•3 months ago

20 Replies

abnormal urine

can anybody explain to me why I got back an abnormal urine result

deejojo08

•3 months ago

15 Replies

Lightweight warm duvet!

This might seem an odd question but I am finding the weight of my duvet is affecting how my legs feel at night! They feel pinned down and movement is...

This might seem an odd question but I am finding the weight of my duvet is affec...

Biker52

•3 months ago

29 Replies

Daily posts

I used to check my daily posts regularly, but a few months ago they stopped arriving - anyone know why? 😿😿

I used to check my daily posts regularly, but a few months ago they stopped arri...

Chris_O

•3 months ago

4 Replies

COVID & sulfasalazine?

After all these years hubby has passed COVID to me! Contacted GP, they have referred me to respiratory@home still waiting for them to call. Question is do I...

After all these years hubby has passed COVID to me! Contacted GP, they have refe...

Haz58

•3 months ago

12 Replies

Atypical sero-negative RA presentation…anyone else?

I’m perplexed and curious! My blood work never shows anything untoward, no positive RA factor, anti CCP etc. , hence sero- egative. My affected joints are...

I’m perplexed and curious! My blood work never shows anything untoward, no posi...

CallMeSunny

•3 months ago

28 Replies

NHS Insoles going downhill?

Have had RA/JIA whatever for 50 years, now 62years old. Anyone having trouble getting insoles, NHS and gone to a private company? I live in North Devon and...

Have had RA/JIA whatever for 50 years, now 62years old. Anyone having trouble g...

reg01

•3 months ago

14 Replies

Stopping Kevzara

I have had to stop my Sarilumab jabs, yet again, because my white cells have dropped again. I have been off the drug for over three weeks now and have heard...

I have had to stop my Sarilumab jabs, yet again, because my white cells have dro...

tazman3

•3 months ago

3 Replies

Rinvoq

I have been on rinvoq for 5 years it has worked well. Has anyone had problems on rinvoq and it stopped working? I am having hip groin pain lately and...

I have been on rinvoq for 5 years it has worked well. Has anyone had problems on...

gnstric66

•3 months ago

3 Replies

Does Ra cause Oa

Hi allI have had a problem with my hip and GP sent me for an x-ray and I have damage in my hip, I also have pain in back,knees and ankles and I'm worried I...

Hi allI have had a problem with my hip and GP sent me for an x-ray and I have da...

Jlwgsw

•3 months ago

20 Replies

Helpline Awareness day is 23rd February. Have you used the NRAS helpline?

I am writing to ask for your help. We'd really like to get some up-to-date feedback from people who have contacted our helpline. If you have had a positive...

I am writing to ask for your help. We'd really like to get some up-to-date feedb...

SarahW-NRAS

Partner•3 months ago

8 Replies

SULFASALAZINE & Side Effects

Hello. Grateful for anyone's advice on how long it takes for side-effects, in particular diarrhea, to disappear after stopping taking sulfasalazine. Thanking...

Hello. Grateful for anyone's advice on how long it takes for side-effects, in p...

gussmithy

•3 months ago

3 Replies

fibromyalgia mouse study

I was listening to a podcast on this study that came out during covid on fibromyalgia. They injected mice with antigens from people with fibromyalgia and they...

I was listening to a podcast on this study that came out during covid on fibromy...

smilelines

•3 months ago

10 Replies

IBD and RA

Hi, I’m going through some investigations for IBD atm - the gastroenterologist is being very thorough and linked the inflammatory markers to my RA quite...

Hi, I’m going through some investigations for IBD atm - the gastroenterologist i...

FlaringFascinator

•3 months ago

12 Replies

RA or fibromyalgia

I’ve good pain in the muscles in one leg. It’s weak and my hip is painful as is my knee and ankle. I’ve been on methotrexate for 4 months. Diagnosed 6 months...

I’ve good pain in the muscles in one leg. It’s weak and my hip is painful as is...

Tealblue2

•3 months ago

7 Replies

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All posts for February 2024

Hydroxychloroquine

Osteoporosis

Is inflammatory arthritis affecting your daily life?

ra and hands/wrists

socks from previous post website is Gentle grip

hot feet!

Meloxicam -any positive experiences?

arthatitis in the feet

Hand pain

UTI and methotrexate

Help with osteoarthritis pain

Paxclovid

Paxlovid for “mild” COVID?

Great Film to Watch

Amgevita (adalimumab) with methotrexate

Tociluzumab

abnormal urine

Lightweight warm duvet!

Daily posts

COVID & sulfasalazine?

Atypical sero-negative RA presentation…anyone else?

NHS Insoles going downhill?

Stopping Kevzara

Rinvoq

Does Ra cause Oa

Helpline Awareness day is 23rd February. Have you used the NRAS helpline?

SULFASALAZINE & Side Effects

fibromyalgia mouse study

IBD and RA

RA or fibromyalgia

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