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reaction to rituximab

At the beginning of January I had my first 2 infusions of rituximab - all went well but for the first 6 weeks there was no change with my RA. Then at the...

At the beginning of January I had my first 2 infusions of rituximab - all went w...

LoveActuall

•5 hours ago

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Annual review and fibro diagnosis

Hi all.I had an annual (18 months in truth) review with rheumatology yesterday. I wanted to discuss experiencing constant brain fog and chronic fatigue and...

Hi all.I had an annual (18 months in truth) review with rheumatology yesterday. ...

Sebastian247

•6 hours ago

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unexplained chest pain and shortness of breath .

had a problem with chest pain and breathless ness did all the checks and could find out where it came from. Wondered if this was another by product of...

had a problem with chest pain and breathless ness did all the checks and could f...

Susiequest

•10 hours ago

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Ask the experts! Everything you need to know about foot and hand surgery for RA

Hands and feet are often the first things to be affected when diagnosed with RA. There are many joints in both hands and feet and surgery is sometimes...

Hands and feet are often the first things to be affected when diagnosed with RA....

Aribah-NRAS

Partner•11 hours ago

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Baricitinib (Olumiant) side effects - did they improve over time?

I finally took the plunge to have Olumiant on Monday 22nd after getting my blood tests/vaccines etc. It's been a bit of an up-and-down story so am wondering...

I finally took the plunge to have Olumiant on Monday 22nd after getting my blood...

thomastheEP

•12 hours ago

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Coming off of Enbrel and Methotrexate before Operation

Dear All, I would be very grateful for others experiences whilst on a weekly Biologic prefilled and weekly Methotrexate tablets with Folic Acid 5mg 6 days a...

Dear All, I would be very grateful for others experiences whilst on a weekly Bi...

MJSlide1958

•12 hours ago

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Low blood pressure

I am taking methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine and have managed for 3 years with very few side effects. I have recently become quite dizzy and unbalanced and...

I am taking methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine and have managed for 3 years wit...

Figarojane

•1 day ago

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painful feet

RA diagnosed a few years back. The bottoms of my feet have been very achy lately. It’s new I also have some swollen lumps on my my foot. Bible cysts or...

RA diagnosed a few years back. The bottoms of my feet have been very achy lately...

Bobbobby

•1 day ago

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fixation of joint for bunions

i am advised i may need fixation of great toe joint to relieve the pain of bunions. i have previously had pain relieving injections but the surgeon will only...

i am advised i may need fixation of great toe joint to relieve the pain of bunio...

rosewoman

•1 day ago

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Gluten advice

Hello,I have been gluten free for 3 weeks now but I do not have any celiac problem and no gluten intolerance/ sensitivity . Will I benefit from being gluten...

Hello,I have been gluten free for 3 weeks now but I do not have any celiac probl...

virginied

•1 day ago

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Teeth dam teeth

I've been having a rough time for the last few months with my RA the hospital gave me a steriod injection which helped. THEN the dreaded toothache and had to...

I've been having a rough time for the last few months with my RA the hospital ga...

Pasjc

•1 day ago

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My son´s MS

Thanks so much for all your replies re my son´s probable MS diagnosis. I have drawn great comfort and encouragement from them. You`re all so very kind a...

Thanks so much for all your replies re my son´s probable MS diagnosis. I have d...

Susiespain

•1 day ago

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Prolapse help please

I have a rectocele and would like an operation. I am looking to see if I can have it done privately but wonder if anyone else has had one who is...

I have a rectocele and would like an operation. I am looking to see if I can hav...

Bailybiscuit

•2 days ago

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Methotrexate

Hi iv been using metro jet pens for quite a few years iv just got my new prescription and the pens are different they are gray instead of yellow and thinner...

Hi iv been using metro jet pens for quite a few years iv just got my new prescri...

cheryls56

•2 days ago

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Sorry another q. omeprazole and sulfasalazine

Hi all. Sorry for another question but the more I learn and am diagnosed with the more questions I have. I'm on omeprazole as well as many other meds. When I...

Hi all. Sorry for another question but the more I learn and am diagnosed with th...

Haz58

•2 days ago

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Do you keep working with RA?

Just wondering how many people carried on with their normal jobs after RA diagnosis or went part time or gave up work? After spending 10 years building up my...

Just wondering how many people carried on with their normal jobs after RA diagno...

Fluffontoast

•3 days ago

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? Psoriasis on face

I have Psoaratic Arthritis and have been battling dry red scaly patches on my face. On google it does look like Psoriasis.Anyone else have this problem, and...

I have Psoaratic Arthritis and have been battling dry red scaly patches on my ...

vonniesims

•3 days ago

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Chicken Pox

Hi all. Was planning to write an update for a while however wasn't expecting to write this. My 15 yo son has chicken pox, all over his body. I was sure he'd...

Hi all. Was planning to write an update for a while however wasn't expecting to ...

wilbertjellyfish

•3 days ago

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Is redness normal?

I'm new to RA, still on waiting list to see rheumatologist in order to get proper diagnosis and treatment after several months of hobbling. The latest...

I'm new to RA, still on waiting list to see rheumatologist in order to get prope...

Fluffontoast

•3 days ago

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rituximab

how long do people find that it takes to feel significantly better after rituximab infusion. It is now 6 weeks since my first infusion and I’m not feeling any...

how long do people find that it takes to feel significantly better after rituxim...

MartinJM

•3 days ago

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Yuflyma

I've just started on Yuflyma (Adalimumab) injections - first dose of four injections last week. I seem to be suffering with, what feels like, trapped mucus...

I've just started on Yuflyma (Adalimumab) injections - first dose of four inject...

PaulaV

•3 days ago

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Laryngitis and RA?

I keep getting laryngitis and a tight chest has anyone else experienced this as I think it’s linked to my RA. Alway comes on if I’m tired or unwell or...

I keep getting laryngitis and a tight chest has anyone else experienced this as ...

Bobbie50

•3 days ago

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help required - carpal tunnel

hi I’m experiencing bad carpal tunnel symptoms. I had a huge 12 hour surgery on my tummy at the end of September and have a high output ileostomy, which has...

hi I’m experiencing bad carpal tunnel symptoms. I had a huge 12 hour surgery on...

Esme2007

•4 days ago

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Update Crown & post fell out, advice

Dentist was open this morning. She's cemented the crown and post back in but doesn't know how long it will last. Said original tooth under my gum isn't that...

Dentist was open this morning. She's cemented the crown and post back in but do...

Haz58

•4 days ago

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Treatment changes - Rituximab?

Finally saw my consultant again last week. Think he was quite surprised at how swollen my hands have become and he said I'd done well to keep going. So am...

Finally saw my consultant again last week. Think he was quite surprised at how s...

whitedog

•4 days ago

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New to RA

Hi all I have recently been diagnosed with RA and am on Methotrexate, Folic Acid and steroids for 2 months ! now I am on the meds I do feel somewhat better...

Hi all I have recently been diagnosed with RA and am on Methotrexate, Folic A...

Pjf0265

•4 days ago

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How long does it take for your immune system to get back to normality?

Hi lve been on & off sulfasalazine then methotrexate 2006/2013 then in remission till 2020 & had knee flare ups so had steroids etc so was on sulfasalazine...

Hi lve been on & off sulfasalazine then methotrexate 2006/2013 then in remissio...

Chezjones

•5 days ago

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methotrexate

hi . I was previously on hyrimoz and methotrexate and was ok on them both . They found cancer Feb 2023 so had to stop the medication , I had platinum chemo...

hi . I was previously on hyrimoz and methotrexate and was ok on them both . Th...

MorganCat

•5 days ago

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Are you a parent with Inflammatory Arthritis?

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•5 days ago

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Feeling rubbish after Covid booster!

Had the booster yesterday….Moderna Spikevax…and the nurse said it was likely that I would feel rubbish today. She was correct, unfortunately! I started...

Had the booster yesterday….Moderna Spikevax…and the nurse said it was likely tha...

Biker52

•5 days ago

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All posts for April 2024

reaction to rituximab

Annual review and fibro diagnosis

unexplained chest pain and shortness of breath .

Ask the experts! Everything you need to know about foot and hand surgery for RA

Baricitinib (Olumiant) side effects - did they improve over time?

Coming off of Enbrel and Methotrexate before Operation

Low blood pressure

painful feet

fixation of joint for bunions

Gluten advice

Teeth dam teeth

My son´s MS

Prolapse help please

Methotrexate

Sorry another q. omeprazole and sulfasalazine

Do you keep working with RA?

? Psoriasis on face

Chicken Pox

Is redness normal?

rituximab

Yuflyma

Laryngitis and RA?

help required - carpal tunnel

Update Crown & post fell out, advice

Treatment changes - Rituximab?

New to RA

How long does it take for your immune system to get back to normality?

methotrexate

Are you a parent with Inflammatory Arthritis?

Feeling rubbish after Covid booster!

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