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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Hi, I’ve heard recently that hyperbaric oxygen therapy is good for certain conditions- does anyone have any experience of this with RA? I had a severe flare at...

Hi, I’ve heard recently that hyperbaric oxygen therapy is good for certain condi...

FlaringFascinator

•7 months ago

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Will Yuflyma and Amgevita have different side effects

I have suffered from uvitis since I was 30 years old I am 61 now. It coursed me to have RA in left ankle and right knee .Was put on MTX which worked for 20...

I have suffered from uvitis since I was 30 years old I am 61 now. It coursed me ...

Bhlen1963

•7 months ago

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Today our fragmented NHS

I have been struggling with vibrating feet and balance issues my ESR is raised and MCV so emailed Rheumatoid nurse already had a routine telephone...

I have been struggling with vibrating feet and balance issues my ESR is raised a...

welsh12

•7 months ago

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DAS score increase

Hi, I’ve just had my latest check up with consultant. I’m 18 months on from diagnosis, my original DAS score was 3.3 and now my score has been assessed as...

Hi, I’ve just had my latest check up with consultant. I’m 18 months on from dia...

Sapphire1701

•7 months ago

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SIGN Chronic Pain guidelines survey

The Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) is looking for your views on how they should present the recommendations in their upcoming Management of...

The Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) is looking for your views...

Aribah-NRAS

Partner•7 months ago

1 Reply

Prednisolone and Alcohol

Hi I am on a 5 day 4040mg steroids, I finish Sunday morning, my daughters wedding is on Monday, typical ! I don't drink as also on Methotrexate , but was...

Hi I am on a 5 day 4040mg steroids, I finish Sunday morning, my daughters weddin...

trace58

•7 months ago

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Colaba

I take six Methotrexate tablets every Thursday morning. I was weaned off the magical steroids after about seven months into the disease. That was in Summer...

I take six Methotrexate tablets every Thursday morning. I was weaned off the mag...

Colaba

•7 months ago

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Chondocalcitis incurable?

At least that's how I think it's spelt. It's a specialised form of RA and I have it in my left knee (along with normal RA in shoulders, elbows, wrists and...

At least that's how I think it's spelt. It's a specialised form of RA and I have...

Jeff1943

•7 months ago

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Losing balance and feeling rough with MTX

Hello all, I hope everyone is doing as well as can be expected. I started taking Methotrexate (MTX) last September, and apart from the initial few post dose...

Hello all, I hope everyone is doing as well as can be expected. I started taki...

Old_Sceptic

•7 months ago

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Help please; recommendations for an adapted car for my mobility scooter.

I’m now a very excited and proud owner of an all bells & whistles mobility scooter. It is one I can take on the roads although I won’t be doing that very...

I’m now a very excited and proud owner of an all bells & whistles mobility scoot...

CallMeSunny

•7 months ago

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Exercise & Back to Sport - Online Meeting, Thursday 14th March, 7.30pm

Our NRAS JoinTogether – Exercise and Back to Sport Group meets online and provides participants with an opportunity to exchange experiences,...

Our NRAS JoinTogether – Exercise and Back to Sport Group meets online and provid...

karenf-NRAS

Administrator•7 months ago

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Unsure about what treatment I can have after 2 biologics

I was seen by my rheumatologist on 12th January who was reviewing my case after 4 months, I informed him that I was not feeling any benefit from my 2nd...

I was seen by my rheumatologist on 12th January who was reviewing my case after ...

Gjbrose

•7 months ago

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Hydroxychloriquine-low platelets?

Recently diagnosed with RA and prescribed Sulphasalazine and Hydroxychloroquine. After 2 weeks I went for a blood test (at this point I was only taking 2x...

Recently diagnosed with RA and prescribed Sulphasalazine and Hydroxychloroquine....

airedalelab2

•7 months ago

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psoriatic arthritis

Has anyone with psoriatic arthritis had pain in their calves and swelling in both ankles above the heels???

Has anyone with psoriatic arthritis had pain in their calves and swelling in bot...

Beata0102

•7 months ago

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off topic reported again!

I’ve no idea why this has happened, I did as Allanah suggested looked a the access card application and realised that I could not see the whole form. I...

I’ve no idea why this has happened, I did as Allanah suggested looked a the acce...

medway-lady

•7 months ago

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covid and metratrexate

Hi all!! So I have RA and I’m taking metratrexate so around 3 wks ago I had covid and have to stop the metratrexate and steroid tablets that had just been...

Hi all!! So I have RA and I’m taking metratrexate so around 3 wks ago I had cov...

Mybirthday1975

•7 months ago

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methotrexate with leflunomide

Does anyone take Methotrexate 20mg together with Leflunomide 10mg and tell me if it has any side effects and how you feel???

Does anyone take Methotrexate 20mg together with Leflunomide 10mg and tell me if...

Beata0102

•7 months ago

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Depo-Medrol Injection and nausea

Hi everyone, Just wondered if anyone has had a chronic reaction to a steroid shot? I am only tiny and was given 120mg a month ago and I am literally grounded...

Hi everyone, Just wondered if anyone has had a chronic reaction to a steroid sh...

cornflake

•7 months ago

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Lichen sclerosus anyone?

I have had a sudden excruciating flare-up of licen sclerosus. Last experienced it years ago. Could my RA be linked to this and what works best to get rid of...

I have had a sudden excruciating flare-up of licen sclerosus. Last experienced i...

Hellerup

•7 months ago

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methotrexate RA

Hi, has anyone had any positive experiences with increasing methotrexate ? Ive been on 20mg for 7 months and its not working, the doctor has increased this to...

Hi, has anyone had any positive experiences with increasing methotrexate ? Ive b...

Timboo

•7 months ago

11 Replies

Ankle replacement

Hello again, I wonder if anyone who has had a TAR and is on biologics, would mind sharing their recovery milestones in terms of when they were able to...

Hello again, I wonder if anyone who has had a TAR and is on biologics, would mi...

Inanotherlife

•7 months ago

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Rituximab and pets

Good day, everyone. I’m currently undergoing treatment with Rituximab and am considering adopting a cat. I would appreciate any insights regarding the risk...

Good day, everyone. I’m currently undergoing treatment with Rituximab and am co...

ks1966

•7 months ago

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Angular Cheilitis?

Just wondering if anyone suffers from Angular Cheilitis with their RA keep getting it and mentioning to the GP but he just ignored it. I've had my B12 checked...

Just wondering if anyone suffers from Angular Cheilitis with their RA keep getti...

Haz58

•7 months ago

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Insomnia due to sulfsalazine?

Has anyone experienced insomnia due to sulfasalazine?

girldoc

•7 months ago

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HELLO

Hello I have just been told by pip that they cannot award me higher Rate of Mobility Allowance as i am over Pension age, even though they agree that my...

Hello I have just been told by pip that they cannot award me higher Rate of Mob...

GLADYS43

•7 months ago

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Achilles tendonitis and damage due to antibiotic side effect - odd icy sensation?

I have had RA for nearly 10 years, currently on Benepali and Metotrexate injections. Rheumatoid factor 74 and Anti-cpp 600 in 2014 and generally do not score...

I have had RA for nearly 10 years, currently on Benepali and Metotrexate injecti...

Braecoon

•7 months ago

15 Replies

Travel Vaccinations

Hi. I have already emailed my Rheumatology Team but thought I would also ask for others experiences. I am considering travelling to countries which recommend...

Hi. I have already emailed my Rheumatology Team but thought I would also ask for...

grumpygirl

•7 months ago

6 Replies

Help me understand

I’m 32 next and since I was 25 I have had terrible joint pain and flare ups with terrible painful stiffness and swelling. Always in both my knees sometimes...

I’m 32 next and since I was 25 I have had terrible joint pain and flare ups with...

Crazycatlady_101

•7 months ago

24 Replies

Happy Mothers Day

A very happy mothers day to all you lovely mums (and dads in some cases) 💐I hope you all have a wonderful day 💞

A very happy mothers day to all you lovely mums (and dads in some cases) 💐I hop...

Bootoo

•7 months ago

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does everyone take methotrexate?

hi all, I’ve been having a bit of a rough ride with RA recently, i don’t seem to be able to get my condition under very good control unless I take...

hi all, I’ve been having a bit of a rough ride with RA recently, i don’t seem t...

Claire32

•7 months ago

23 Replies

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All posts for March 2024

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Will Yuflyma and Amgevita have different side effects

Today our fragmented NHS

DAS score increase

SIGN Chronic Pain guidelines survey

Prednisolone and Alcohol

Colaba

Chondocalcitis incurable?

Losing balance and feeling rough with MTX

Help please; recommendations for an adapted car for my mobility scooter.

Exercise & Back to Sport - Online Meeting, Thursday 14th March, 7.30pm

Unsure about what treatment I can have after 2 biologics

Hydroxychloriquine-low platelets?

psoriatic arthritis

off topic reported again!

covid and metratrexate

methotrexate with leflunomide

Depo-Medrol Injection and nausea

Lichen sclerosus anyone?

methotrexate RA

Ankle replacement

Rituximab and pets

Angular Cheilitis?

Insomnia due to sulfsalazine?

HELLO

Achilles tendonitis and damage due to antibiotic side effect - odd icy sensation?

Travel Vaccinations

Help me understand

Happy Mothers Day

does everyone take methotrexate?

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