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Some weeks ago I posted about I had been refused my renewal blue badge. Well, I’ve been refused again and it would Mean an appeal. I have rang the people...

Some weeks ago I posted about I had been refused my renewal blue badge. Well, I...

orange33

•17 days ago

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Constipation! Help

I’ve been taking Benipali for 2 months, and l think it’s causing me to have really bad constipation, just wondering if anyone else had this problem? Be...

I’ve been taking Benipali for 2 months, and l think it’s causing me to have re...

Kate2628

•17 days ago

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STARTED NEW BIOLOGIC

Hello, IMRALDI biologic pen injections I was on Tocilizumab weekly injections for a few years but my RA has been progressing rather aggressively. I was...

Hello, IMRALDI biologic pen injections I was on Tocilizumab weekly injectio...

JGBH

•17 days ago

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infusion

Hi, I am currently on 40mg of Adalimumab every 2 weeks but it is not working, the hospital have decided that an infusion of Rituximab is the next step, has...

Hi, I am currently on 40mg of Adalimumab every 2 weeks but it is not working, t...

LTC1607

•18 days ago

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alternatives to methotrexate

just had 2 chest infections so have been off metho. Can’t believe how well I felt without taking it but of course the aches came back even though I am on low...

just had 2 chest infections so have been off metho. Can’t believe how well I fe...

Cal48

•18 days ago

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Stiffness with RA

I’ve started to feel stiff recently to the point I’m sometimes struggling to get up off the sofa after sitting for a while. I’m trying to walk 1.5 to 2 miles a...

I’ve started to feel stiff recently to the point I’m sometimes struggling to get...

Alan7690

•18 days ago

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PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS

I supposedly have psoriatic arthritis/tendinopathy however there is no evidence in my blood. My tendons attaching to elbows and feet become extremely painful....

I supposedly have psoriatic arthritis/tendinopathy however there is no evidence ...

Cheylann

•18 days ago

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Low potassium

I have had RA for over 13 years now and and on orencia and salazoprin atm I am have to take supplements for low potassium have never had this before and...

I have had RA for over 13 years now and and on orencia and salazoprin atm I am h...

Csavo

•19 days ago

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breathing trouble

I’ve been RA positive for a few years now. I also have hypothyroidism. I’ve been having serious trouble breathing predating my RA diagnosis. I’ve been to...

I’ve been RA positive for a few years now. I also have hypothyroidism. I’ve been...

Bobbobby

•19 days ago

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psoriasis and adalimumab

hi all, I am looking for some advice. I had severe psoriasis which was almost gone thanks to adalimumab. I saw my dermatology team back in April for my 6...

hi all, I am looking for some advice. I had severe psoriasis which was almos...

katienewland

•19 days ago

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Foot surgery

Hi. Has anyone used a lady wee after having non weight baring surgery. If so, do you have any recommendations. Thank you

Hi. Has anyone used a lady wee after having non weight baring surgery. If so, ...

Lematt

•19 days ago

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Abatacept Shortage?

Hi, I've been on abatacept since last year as a subcutaneous injection weekly at home. I've had a message from Lloyds Homecare who provide it saying that the...

Hi, I've been on abatacept since last year as a subcutaneous injection weekly at...

Gillybob19

•19 days ago

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Tenosynovitis

I have been in pain from the swelling of the pulley and forearm tendons . Had ultrasound to confirm this. I get Infliximab infusions for Crohn’s disease , and...

I have been in pain from the swelling of the pulley and forearm tendons . Had ul...

Yolzy67

•20 days ago

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prednislone & sertraline & hydroxy together? is it safe?

Hiya please could anyone tell me if they have taken prednisolone a rescue course whilst taking sertraline 50/100mg daily and hydroxycloroquine 200mg daily ?...

Hiya please could anyone tell me if they have taken prednisolone a rescue cours...

lindyloo2018

•20 days ago

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2nd 'rescue' course of prednisolone in 6 months for RA?

Hiya my cons has finally said that the 3 week 15mg, 10mg, 5mg) course I did in november was not long enough, I could have told him that- it did not help much....

Hiya my cons has finally said that the 3 week 15mg, 10mg, 5mg) course I did in ...

lindyloo2018

•20 days ago

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scleritis and rheumatoid arthritis

hi I have had rheumatoid arthritis for five years and scleritis for 1.5 years. I recently started imraldi(bio similar to humira), in feb 2024, after...

hi I have had rheumatoid arthritis for five years and scleritis for 1.5 years. ...

Jjj24

•20 days ago

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Might try this ML

Hi ML…Lonce again, I can’t get this to attach to your suggestion thought I might try this

Hi ML…Lonce again, I can’t get this to attach to your suggestion thought I migh...

AgedCrone

•20 days ago

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Amgevita and psoriasis?

I’ve been on Amgevita for about six months for my RA and over several of these have developed an odd rash - a fairly big area of red with crusting edges on one...

I’ve been on Amgevita for about six months for my RA and over several of these h...

ranne21

•20 days ago

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Flare, stress and v low :(

coming here for a bit of a moan as so difficult for non RA people to understand… been having such a stressful time with work, that I ended up leaving.. I had...

coming here for a bit of a moan as so difficult for non RA people to understand…...

Sapphire1701

•21 days ago

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TB screening

morning all! Please help me I’m so worried 😟 I have rheumatoid arthritis I’m currently taking 15 ml of injectable methatexate ,but apparently it’s not enough...

morning all! Please help me I’m so worried 😟 I have rheumatoid arthritis I’m c...

Mybirthday1975

•21 days ago

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Walking round the close....

Well i went for my first walk round the close and felt like i had ran a marathon. I am exhausted now. I keep forgetting i have had major heart surgery. I was...

Well i went for my first walk round the close and felt like i had ran a marathon...

sylvi

•21 days ago

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Aged Crone’s Backflip Proof!

it’s obviously so shocking it won’t print in reply to RR’s suggestion I can’t do a backflip…just hope it prints here! AC

it’s obviously so shocking it won’t print in reply to RR’s suggestion I can’t do...

AgedCrone

•22 days ago

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Injection of denosumab

Having a compound fracture of spine and a new diagnosis of osteoporosis, I have been put on 6 monthly injections of denosumab. Am only asking if the timing is...

Having a compound fracture of spine and a new diagnosis of osteoporosis, I have ...

ABwn

•22 days ago

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Hi all

For anyone who can remember my last post I had my pip phone call. Oh my goodness, it went so well. Took 1 hour and 20 mins ish. She was lovely. However,...

For anyone who can remember my last post I had my pip phone call. Oh my goodnes...

Ruth12345

•22 days ago

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Anyone tried one of these?

I bought this today. Had to get a neighbour to open the darn thing. Between us we managed it! I put the safety bar on it. I bought it as I'm really unsteady...

I bought this today. Had to get a neighbour to open the darn thing. Between us w...

Blackberrywine

•22 days ago

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Good News and I've done my bit!

There is a new and huge genetic study going into AI Diseases like RA and our local hospital is taking part. So I was selected and today agreed to give blood...

There is a new and huge genetic study going into AI Diseases like RA and our loc...

medway-lady

•22 days ago

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Off topic. This is me done with hols abroad 😔

So here I am, lying on the bed in a villa in menorca. My T9 compression fracture is back in pain with avengence! Saw doc on 2nd day here but pain killers he...

So here I am, lying on the bed in a villa in menorca. My T9 compression fracture...

Haz58

•23 days ago

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blood pressure cuffs

I find I bruise and have awful pain when they use upper arm cuffs. So I bought wrist cuffs to a GP appointment. She said they’d have no problem in using them...

I find I bruise and have awful pain when they use upper arm cuffs. So I bought w...

cathie

•24 days ago

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Slightly off topic but relevant………

Hi All Anyone had a reaction to Moderna Spikevax this Spring? I’ve had eight vaccinations so far -seven Pfizer and one Moderna with no problems or reaction...

Hi All Anyone had a reaction to Moderna Spikevax this Spring? I’ve had eight va...

Amnesiac3637

•24 days ago

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Bad reaction to Prednisone?

Hello all Has any one had a very quick unpleasant reaction to taking Prednisone tablets. I have taken 10mg yesterday and 5mg today. I started feeling very...

Hello all Has any one had a very quick unpleasant reaction to taking Prednison...

Mouseling

•24 days ago

6 Replies

Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for June 2024

off topic blue badge

Constipation! Help

STARTED NEW BIOLOGIC

infusion

alternatives to methotrexate

Stiffness with RA

PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS

Low potassium

breathing trouble

psoriasis and adalimumab

Foot surgery

Abatacept Shortage?

Tenosynovitis

prednislone & sertraline & hydroxy together? is it safe?

2nd 'rescue' course of prednisolone in 6 months for RA?

scleritis and rheumatoid arthritis

Might try this ML

Amgevita and psoriasis?

Flare, stress and v low :(

TB screening

Walking round the close....

Aged Crone’s Backflip Proof!

Injection of denosumab

Hi all

Anyone tried one of these?

Good News and I've done my bit!

Off topic. This is me done with hols abroad 😔

blood pressure cuffs

Slightly off topic but relevant………

Bad reaction to Prednisone?

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