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Barefoot Shoes and RA

I went to an NRAS online gathering about getting back to exercise and walking a few weeks ago it was inspirational and really helpful. Ali from the Kington...

I went to an NRAS online gathering about getting back to exercise and walking a ...

purplecyclist

•3 months ago

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Benepali side effects

Been on Benepali (Ethanerecet) for about six months. For past three, I’ve been getting a burning, nerve-numbness in my calves, ankles, and feet. I’ve seen my...

Been on Benepali (Ethanerecet) for about six months. For past three, I’ve been g...

Harry_20

•3 months ago

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ETANERCEPT

Started on Etanercept (trade name Benepali), supplied by Sciensus, about three months ago. Since then, I have put on a stone in weight and my (usually...

Started on Etanercept (trade name Benepali), supplied by Sciensus, about three m...

Harry_20

•5 months ago

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new mtx pens and bruising

Hi, I used the new style pen this week and have bruised! I sometimes got a little mark but this is a proper bruise. Anyone else experienced this? Ive been...

Hi, I used the new style pen this week and have bruised! I sometimes got a littl...

Hollyhock123

•6 months ago

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Hydroxychloroquine and Methotrexate

Hi, I am now on 20mg Methotrexate and 400mg of hydroxychloroquine and my blood platelet count came back low from my last test. I have only been on this regime...

Hi, I am now on 20mg Methotrexate and 400mg of hydroxychloroquine and my blood p...

Greenteas

•6 months ago

15 Replies

Shared Care BB healthcare

Hi all when I last saw RA dept (nurse) she mentioned that they want to set up a shared care agreement with my GP, and subsequently BB healthcare. This was...

Hi all when I last saw RA dept (nurse) she mentioned that they want to set up a...

Chezjay

•6 months ago

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Change to Biosimilar

Hello has any one had experience of their Biological drug being changed to a Biosimilar. My Tocilizimab has just been changed over. I have had two injections...

Hello has any one had experience of their Biological drug being changed to a Bio...

Mouseling

•7 months ago

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zoledronate risk factors ?

Hi , risedronate has only worked on my spine and not my hips for the last 2 years. hips at 16% risk, t_score -3.6. albeit I have not been taking enough vit D...

Hi , risedronate has only worked on my spine and not my hips for the last 2 year...

lindyloo2018

•8 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

•8 months ago

14 Replies

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

•8 months ago

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adalimumab

I’ve been taking this Biologic for about six months now alongside high dose methotrexate injections which I have had for a couple of years. Since starting...

I’ve been taking this Biologic for about six months now alongside high dose meth...

Amb1xkr

•9 months ago

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RA and heart conditions

I am living in a long-term care home for almost a year. Dec 2023 I was sick with flu and in isolation. Jan 2024 I had RSV, given antibiotics, Feb 2024 I...

I am living in a long-term care home for almost a year. Dec 2023 I was sick wit...

Angels-delight

•9 months ago

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Adalimumab or Etanercept?

Hi, I would like to ask for some advice/personal experience of the above medications. I have been on Adalimumab (Amgevita) for about nine months. It works...

Hi, I would like to ask for some advice/personal experience of the above medica...

anne70

•9 months ago

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Seronegative RA with OA in the Lumbar and Cervical Spine

I have a diagnosis of Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis with underlying Osteoarthritis in the lumbar and cervical spine. My question is one of exercise - The...

I have a diagnosis of Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis with underlying Osteoart...

Hopeful66

•10 months ago

11 Replies

Conquering MTX

So, I'm about to embark on a 2nd stint of mtx after a 9mth break. I'm going to take it by mouth again, likely 15mg + 10mg folic acid a day later, maybe...

So, I'm about to embark on a 2nd stint of mtx after a 9mth break. I'm going to ...

Robejo

•10 months ago

11 Replies

Diagnosed with fractured spine

What pain treatment is recommended for a fractured spine? Am taking paracetamol and ibuprofen and this medication is not strong enough. I think I'm now...

What pain treatment is recommended for a fractured spine? Am taking paracetamol...

ABwn

•11 months ago

36 Replies

Burning sensation in esophagus

This is a random question. I recently took a painkiller (coated Nurophen) for a headache without water and suffered a burning sensation as a result in my...

This is a random question. I recently took a painkiller (coated Nurophen) for a ...

SheilaT3271

•1 year ago

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Tips or advice to help calm autoimmune flare ups at home??

I have had a few flare ups with this new medicine which is not unexpected but as much as I like Prednisone my doctor does not. Prednisone is the current...

I have had a few flare ups with this new medicine which is not unexpected but as...

Jj01994

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Methotrexate and this heat !?

Hi , just wondering if anyone has had experience of using or not using an injection that has been out of fridge ( I only store in fridge when temperature goes...

Hi , just wondering if anyone has had experience of using or not using an inject...

Sunshine-star5

•1 year ago

14 Replies

Alternative therapies

I was diagnosed with RA last summer and have just been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Has anyone tried acupuncture or CBT as these have been suggested to me by...

I was diagnosed with RA last summer and have just been diagnosed with fibromyalg...

FLS1

•1 year ago

18 Replies

tocilizimab worsening symptoms AOSD

I have Adult inset Stills disease and have been through a huge amount of DMARDs and JAKS. Following a review I have returned to tocilizimab but during this...

I have Adult inset Stills disease and have been through a huge amount of DMARDs ...

Slinkyminx

•1 year ago

8 Replies

Skin issues

I have recurrent nose side infection it comes and goes after 2-3 week and then soon come again. I didnt use any medication but its very irritated when it...

I have recurrent nose side infection it comes and goes after 2-3 week and then...

Hamzaa

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Crispie

Hello to everyone on this site. I have never posted before as I have just discovered how to post/reply. Thank you to everyone, I find peoples post so helpful...

Hello to everyone on this site. I have never posted before as I have just discov...

Crispie

•2 years ago

18 Replies

seronegative inflammatory arthritis, symptoms have diminished - should I still start methotrexate?

About 8 weeks ago, I was diagnosed with seronegative inflammatory arthritis. The joints in my fingers had been red, incredibly swollen and painful consistently...

About 8 weeks ago, I was diagnosed with seronegative inflammatory arthritis. The...

Joannahopkins

•2 years ago

20 Replies

infra red sauna / blankets

I have heard a lot about infra red saunas and infra red blankets helping with pain for people suffering with RA. I mentioned this to my Rheumatologist...

I have heard a lot about infra red saunas and infra red blankets helping with p...

AW600

•2 years ago

31 Replies

A bit confused!

Hi everyone, I’m pretty new to RA and have been on methotrexate for about two months now. I’m also taking 5mg of Prednisone, until the methotrexate kicks in...

Hi everyone, I’m pretty new to RA and have been on methotrexate for about two m...

Kati66

•2 years ago

11 Replies

Pre diagnosis and lost in the weeds

Hi everybody, I hope I'm doing this correctly. I'm feeling very lost at the moment. What did any of you do for pain relief while waiting for your rhuem appt...

Hi everybody, I hope I'm doing this correctly. I'm feeling very lost at the mo...

Quinni

•2 years ago

40 Replies

does leflunomide affect my antidepressant, venlafaxine?

hello! i have just started a prescription of leflunomide two weeks and two days ago. i take a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (snri) as well, that...

hello! i have just started a prescription of leflunomide two weeks and two days ...

hazmatrec

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Chest infection and Orencia

Hi, can anyone help? I have got a chest infection and am taking antibiotics, I hate to have to miss my Orencia injection (due today), should I still take it...

Hi, can anyone help? I have got a chest infection and am taking antibiotics, I ...

Living-in-the-moment

•2 years ago

17 Replies

pain killer use with methotrexate

I wonder if anyone can help? I had a flare last week and was told by the nhs to take ibruprofen and paracetamol to help every 4 hours. But I’ve just taken my...

I wonder if anyone can help? I had a flare last week and was told by the nhs to ...

Apollothalia

•2 years ago

50 Replies

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NRAS

Medication & Therapy posts

Barefoot Shoes and RA

Benepali side effects

ETANERCEPT

new mtx pens and bruising

Hydroxychloroquine and Methotrexate

Shared Care BB healthcare

Change to Biosimilar

zoledronate risk factors ?

Losing balance and feeling rough with MTX

Hydroxychloriquine-low platelets?

adalimumab

RA and heart conditions

Adalimumab or Etanercept?

Seronegative RA with OA in the Lumbar and Cervical Spine

Conquering MTX

Diagnosed with fractured spine

Burning sensation in esophagus

Tips or advice to help calm autoimmune flare ups at home??

Methotrexate and this heat !?

Alternative therapies

tocilizimab worsening symptoms AOSD

Skin issues

Crispie

seronegative inflammatory arthritis, symptoms have diminished - should I still start methotrexate?

infra red sauna / blankets

A bit confused!

Pre diagnosis and lost in the weeds

does leflunomide affect my antidepressant, venlafaxine?

Chest infection and Orencia

pain killer use with methotrexate

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