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Elainecity

•6 days ago

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RA flare in neck?

Hi there. I have had RF positive RA since 2011 diagnosed very quickly due to my GP being very on top of it. I started off being diagnosed with palindromic...

Hi there. I have had RF positive RA since 2011 diagnosed very quickly due to my ...

Hidden

•9 days ago

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New to NRAS

Hello, I'm just getting diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis, suffering from pain and its affecting my mental health. This all started last year when I...

Hello, I'm just getting diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis, suffering from pain...

SELondon

•16 days ago

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Planning a baby with methotrexate

Hi all, I would like some advice about baby planning while currently on methotrexate. My doctor advised me to stop methotrexate 3 months before trying to get...

Hi all, I would like some advice about baby planning while currently on methotre...

coffeedrinker-lol

•18 days ago

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Finding it hard to get medication working for RA

Diagnosed 6 months ago. On Prednisolone, Sulfasalazine and Methotrexate but still in pain. Now finding it hard to walk very far as intermittent pain in leg.

Diagnosed 6 months ago. On Prednisolone, Sulfasalazine and Methotrexate but sti...

SweetPeanarrowboat

•2 months ago

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nutritionist

Hi, I’m new to this forum but have suffered with RA for 20 years. I’m curious to know if anyone has explored the nutrition option to control symptoms? I’m...

Hi, I’m new to this forum but have suffered with RA for 20 years. I’m curious t...

Red_Lillies

•2 months ago

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Anti-histamine (anti-allergy meds) and positive impact on RA symptoms

Hello,I recently noticed a surprising correlation: taking anti-allergy medication (the antihistamines) seem to reduce my RA symptoms. For example: less stiff...

Hello,I recently noticed a surprising correlation: taking anti-allergy medicatio...

Ryka

•2 months ago

23 Replies

Rheumatologist ghosting! 👻

Hi, I've had RA for about 10 years and I've got OA In right foot, hands, neck and lower back where I've got 3 bulging discs. I also have trochanteric bursitis...

Hi, I've had RA for about 10 years and I've got OA In right foot, hands, neck an...

Yellow-mellow1205

•3 months ago

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Steroid injection reaction help??

hi I have RA, currently on methotrexate and have been on Amgevita biological but moving to a new one on Monday. having lots of problems with wrists/ hands so...

hi I have RA, currently on methotrexate and have been on Amgevita biological but...

Campolini

•4 months ago

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RA progressing whilst original joints feel under control?

hi I’m on MTX injections for last couple of years since being diagnosed. I have to say, my hands and feet are (touch wood) under control. What I have...

hi I’m on MTX injections for last couple of years since being diagnosed. I...

Chezjay

•4 months ago

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Right total knee replacement

I had right total knee replacement surgery on 17th September so just over 2 weeks post op now. I was really scared beforehand especially with having to stop...

I had right total knee replacement surgery on 17th September so just over 2 week...

bernese1225

•5 months ago

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Never a truer word said at the mo.

Saw this & thought of us. I'd also add 'and im also a person who's body doesn't like the damp'. 😩

Saw this & thought of us. I'd also add 'and im also a person who's body doesn't ...

Haz58

•5 months ago

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Could it be RA not Fibromyalgia!?

Hi there, advice needed / greatly appreciated….🙏🏼 Want to know if it’s worth continuing the fight!? I’ve been concerned I have RA for past 3 yrs but GPs and...

Hi there, advice needed / greatly appreciated….🙏🏼 Want to know if it’s worth ...

CandiR

•5 months ago

24 Replies

Help/Tips needed for managing condition

Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis last month after multiple visits to my GP and a couple of different specialists, and I’m still trying...

Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis last month after multipl...

stefa010923

•6 months ago

17 Replies

Waiting diagnosis/meds

Hi all, happy Saturday. Since March I have been experiencing dreadful aches and pains in my arms wrists shoulders and hands to the point I thought I'd broken...

Hi all, happy Saturday. Since March I have been experiencing dreadful aches and...

Fenti

•8 months ago

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Smelly urine with Methotrexate

I’ve been on the injection for four weeks now and I have really bad smelly urine . Is this a common side effect please ?

I’ve been on the injection for four weeks now and I have really bad smelly urine...

Beachwalk

•10 months ago

17 Replies

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...

RAjos131950

•10 months ago

17 Replies

Newbie to this site. Help please

Hi Everyone, I am a regular on sister site of PMR/GCA.I have my Annual Consultation with my Rheumatologist in 2 weeks time . I have been Pred free for 5...

Hi Everyone, I am a regular on sister site of PMR/GCA.I have my Annual Consulta...

Croft9232

•10 months ago

6 Replies

RA - flu like symptoms for weeks

Hi, I was diagnosed with RA 8 months ago. I’ve been taking hydroxychloroquine and methotrexate and this has stopped the swelling I previously had in my...

Hi, I was diagnosed with RA 8 months ago. I’ve been taking hydroxychloroquine an...

Posseteria

•1 year ago

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RA biologics and elective surgery rules in the uk

Hello has anyone on biologics had surgery ? please could you tell me the rules are for stopping and restarting biologics and if any problems were...

Hello has anyone on biologics had surgery ? please could you tell me the rules...

lindyloo2018

•1 year ago

25 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

•1 year ago

9 Replies

Mask wearing!

Hey all, My Rheumatologist advised me to be careful in public places and to take precautions, such as wearing a mask. He said it is because I have active RA,...

Hey all, My Rheumatologist advised me to be careful in public places and to tak...

StateOfPlay

•1 year ago

83 Replies

is elective surgery safe to have when you are having an Ra flare ?

hello I am due to have surgery soon, my flare is still ongoing, waiting for new drugs to work, added hydroxy 200mg daily to my ongoing mtx 15mg weekly because...

hello I am due to have surgery soon, my flare is still ongoing, waiting for new...

lindyloo2018

•1 year ago

22 Replies

RA is attacking me again

Morning All,Sharing for some comments as I am worried and anxious. I had some blood work done yesterday and unfortunately my ESR is going up again.Had a few...

Morning All,Sharing for some comments as I am worried and anxious. I had some b...

Green_frog

•1 year ago

17 Replies

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

•1 year ago

10 Replies

Mental state

Hi All,I am new. Seropositive RA diagnosed this year and on a treatment which I think works and grateful for that. Taking hydroxy every day now with some side...

Hi All,I am new. Seropositive RA diagnosed this year and on a treatment which I ...

Green_frog

•1 year ago

55 Replies

Back in hospital PT 2

So I came in today to get bloods checked. Felt crap this morning and would have gone back to bed but for the appointment.Got onto the acute care ward. Started...

So I came in today to get bloods checked. Felt crap this morning and would have ...

wilbertjellyfish

•1 year ago

25 Replies

Hello - I'm a new member

Hello, I've just joined today and wanted to say hello. I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis around 26 years ago, and it's been quite a journey. I've...

Hello, I've just joined today and wanted to say hello. I was diagnosed with...

WendyB123

•1 year ago

70 Replies

Chest pain: inflamed sternum or heart? ( RA)

Hello fellow travellers, I regularly have a dull ache in the middle of my chest. I dont remeber how long the previous episodes last but today I have had it...

Hello fellow travellers, I regularly have a dull ache in the middle of my chest....

Ryka

•1 year ago

9 Replies

Telly Tart Part Deux

Well, camera crew came this morning and it was such fun! We spoke about how I was first diagnosed and the impact it had immediately on my life. And then the...

Well, camera crew came this morning and it was such fun! We spoke about how I wa...

HappykindaGal

•1 year ago

57 Replies

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Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

NRAS

General RA posts

blood results

RA flare in neck?

New to NRAS

Planning a baby with methotrexate

Finding it hard to get medication working for RA

nutritionist

Anti-histamine (anti-allergy meds) and positive impact on RA symptoms

Rheumatologist ghosting! 👻

Steroid injection reaction help??

RA progressing whilst original joints feel under control?

Right total knee replacement

Never a truer word said at the mo.

Could it be RA not Fibromyalgia!?

Help/Tips needed for managing condition

Waiting diagnosis/meds

Smelly urine with Methotrexate

Teeth dam teeth

Newbie to this site. Help please

RA - flu like symptoms for weeks

RA biologics and elective surgery rules in the uk

Paxclovid

Mask wearing!

is elective surgery safe to have when you are having an Ra flare ?

RA is attacking me again

RA and erectile dysfunction

Mental state

Back in hospital PT 2

Hello - I'm a new member

Chest pain: inflamed sternum or heart? ( RA)

Telly Tart Part Deux

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