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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

•22 days 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

•28 days 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

•2 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

•2 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

•2 months ago

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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

•3 months ago

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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

•5 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

•7 months 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

•7 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

•7 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

•9 months ago

16 Replies

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

•9 months 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

•9 months 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

•10 months 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

•10 months 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

•10 months 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

•11 months ago

9 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

•11 months 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

24 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

CRP and flare ups

Hello everyone. Can you have a flare up with normal CRP levels? Thank you

ks1966

•1 year ago

10 Replies

NRAS JoinTogether Exercise & Back to Sport Meeting

Our next meeting: Thursday 21st September 7:30pm on Zoom - register here -...

JointAdventure

•1 year ago

5 Replies

Amalgam fillings

Hi I’m just putting this question out there out of curiosity. I’ve not posted for a while so here goes… My cousin came to stay with me from Canada. He’s been...

Hi I’m just putting this question out there out of curiosity. I’ve not posted fo...

Whereisthesun

•1 year ago

24 Replies

Pain relief

Hi I have RA ,fibro,Erosive OA and a host of other health probs. My GP surgery is on the war path to get not just me but other patients of their pain meds....

Hi I have RA ,fibro,Erosive OA and a host of other health probs. My GP surgery i...

Crazy171cat

•1 year ago

38 Replies

Dairy, Whey and RA

Hello, Has anyone accidentally triggered a flare while trying to he healthy? Because I've been feeling so good lately I decided to take things up a notch and...

Hello, Has anyone accidentally triggered a flare while trying to he healthy? Be...

Ryka

•1 year ago

12 Replies

painful lower thumb

the lower thumb next to my forefinger is stiff and v painful, I am wearing an arthritis glove, is this appropriate pls? never had this problem in 5 years of R...

the lower thumb next to my forefinger is stiff and v painful, I am wearing an ar...

QAGS

•1 year ago

8 Replies

HiggyandPiggy

Hi, Had RA for 4 years - Methotrexate 25mg injection weekly. I have had both hips & knees replaced and pain is mostly under control but, I have so much...

Hi, Had RA for 4 years - Methotrexate 25mg injection weekly. I have had both...

Higgyandpiggy

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Starting to struggle

Hi I've been diagnosed for a couple of years now although I've struggled on medication, I'm waiting to go on adalimumab injection. I feel like even though I've...

Hi I've been diagnosed for a couple of years now although I've struggled on medi...

Penelopepitstoq1uk

•1 year ago

16 Replies

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General RA posts

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

CRP and flare ups

NRAS JoinTogether Exercise & Back to Sport Meeting

Amalgam fillings

Pain relief

Dairy, Whey and RA

painful lower thumb

HiggyandPiggy

Starting to struggle

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