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new read on the science behind inflammation out

spotted this announcement in my national geographic magazine and thought it woul...
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supplements

I’ve been on Methatrexate long term and tolerating it well thankfully, I’ve just...
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b12 injections

Hi I was just wondering if you could sign the below petition to keep b12 injecti...
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holidays abroad and biologics?

Hi please could people advise how they cope with travelling abroad with their b...

Diagnosed with RA - are there alternatives to taking drugs

I've been diagnosed with RA. My hands and arms hurt - typing can be an issue on...
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Rheumy exam/USA major university medical system - disappointed

I have severe RA - much joint damage in hands & feet. Good results with Rinvoq...
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Alternative to Naproxen

Good morning all, hope you are coping well. I recently had surgery for Spinal S...
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Anti mosquito stuff?

Hi. What do people find the best at keeping mosquitos away from you on holiday? ...
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shingles

hi everyone I just need some reassurance from you as i am in major panic mode a...

I had the shingles jab in 2019 I thought it was forever?

Hi Guys I have been asked to have another one, but I had one in 2019, well I had...
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Rheumatology second opinion appointment

Hello everyone, so my husband had his second opinion with another NHS rheumatolo...
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MTX, fatigue and brain fog

Hi all.I've an annual (actually 16 months) review next week. First one since be...

Does RA affect finger nails?

I was diagnosed with RA in 2021. Since then I have noticed my previously strong ...

Help with Getting a Proper diagnosis and Possible Suggestions of Treatments I might use/get.

I am 75 yrs old and for many years now have had Problems with Aches and Pains in...
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Fatty pad loss

Has anyone ever had collengen foot filler injected to give you a pad? Do they wo...

How good should it get?

Hi, first post here. I was diagnosed with RA in November and started on 15mg of ...
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Pain, stiffness & fatigue but low active disease

hi, feeling particularly low today (and in pain / exhausted).. 18 months on from...

RA and hand palm pain

Hi, been diagnosed more than 10 years ago with RA. Had extreme pain inside my ha...
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Pain at it's highest level.

I've had arthritis for about 20 and it has been very painful at times, though I ...
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ongoing health issues

As many of you know, I had foot surgery 4 weeks ago. Unfortunately, the wound is...
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High blood pressure

Hi Everyone, This is my first time posting. I went to the Doctors on Friday as...
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Steroid injection in the Bum

Hi , I had a steroid shot as I have rheumatoid Arthrits which I've had for 14 ye...
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arthatitis in the feet

Hi everyone, I haven't posted for a while. I have RA in my feet, and as I'm sure...
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Hello

Hello :) My name is Jon and i am a 54 year old man living with Palindromic rheu...
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first orthotics

disappointed. The podiatrist hardly looked at the foot and spent most of the ap...
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Prednisolone and constipation

I believe prednisolone is now causing my constipation. I have used Lactulose in...
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biological treatment

How long did it take you to receive biological treatment after diagnosis RA or P...
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'Helpline' number - so this doesn't happen again

Diagnosed with Sjorgens July 2023 and I started hydroxychloroquine in August 202...
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Prednisolone and Alcohol

Hi I am on a 5 day 4040mg steroids, I finish Sunday morning, my daughters weddin...
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Pain at it's highest level (2)

Thanks so much to everyone who responded to my post 6 days ago, just having some...
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