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Self-care while waiting for diagnosis
Hello everyone, I recently went to my family doctor about an achey burning in my hips, shoulders and neck that is much worse in the morning, ongoing for about a month now. Getting out of bed and up from chairs is suddenly very difficult (but gets easier by about supper time). My appetite is also down
Hello everyone, I recently went to my family doctor about an achey burning in my hips, shoulders and neck that is much worse in the morning, ongoing for about a month now. Getting out of bed and up from chairs is suddenly very difficult (but gets easier by about supper time). My appetite is also down
Bunchberry
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PMRGCAuk
3 months ago
How overcome a high B12 test from when I must supplement to function?
Both intrinsic factor and parietal antibody tests were positive ("abnormal") with B12 >2000. Methylmalonic Acid is normal at .28. I have Hashimoto's and other autoimmune conditions and I recently learned my mom was being treated for PA when she passed. After suffering so many of the symptoms of PA for
Both intrinsic factor and parietal antibody tests were positive ("abnormal") with B12 >2000. Methylmalonic Acid is normal at .28. I have Hashimoto's and other autoimmune conditions and I recently learned my mom was being treated for PA when she passed. After suffering so many of the symptoms of PA for
Pamelayne
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
3 months ago
Intrinsic Factor result
bit disappointing it didn’t come back positive., but I know they don’t always accurately reflect the underlying condition.It also means my pernicious anaemia could be due to long term use of PPIs rather than autoimmune gastritis. (By the way stopped PPIs in December last year) .
bit disappointing it didn’t come back positive., but I know they don’t always accurately reflect the underlying condition.It also means my pernicious anaemia could be due to long term use of PPIs rather than autoimmune gastritis. (By the way stopped PPIs in December last year) .
Chickens44
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
3 months ago
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Groin/hip pain
I’ve had really painful groin pain for 3 months now, finally spoke to my RA nurse today who tells me it’s not a rheumatoid problem because I’m zero positive rheumatoid. Just wondering if anyone has been told the same thing. I find the site helpful and hopefully will be again for this.
I’ve had really painful groin pain for 3 months now, finally spoke to my RA nurse today who tells me it’s not a rheumatoid problem because I’m zero positive rheumatoid. Just wondering if anyone has been told the same thing. I find the site helpful and hopefully will be again for this.
mmb50
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NRAS
18 days ago
Seeking Diagnostic/Treatment Ideas
As an American living among far less progressive standards I’m so glad to discover this community. I’ve been trying to focus my brain cells to make this brief as I can. Thanks in advance for your generous reading. I’m a 60 year-old female who has for five years reported memory and cognition changes
As an American living among far less progressive standards I’m so glad to discover this community. I’ve been trying to focus my brain cells to make this brief as I can. Thanks in advance for your generous reading. I’m a 60 year-old female who has for five years reported memory and cognition changes
Pamelayne
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
3 months ago
Inflammatory osteoarthritis? Anyone?
Hi allHope today is going as well as it can for everyone. When I saw the rheumatologist in April, his subsequent letter diagnosed ' seronegative inflammatory arthritis associated with osteoarthritis ". (As well as fibromyalgia and central sensitization syndrome ) I assumed this was 2 separate things
Hi allHope today is going as well as it can for everyone. When I saw the rheumatologist in April, his subsequent letter diagnosed ' seronegative inflammatory arthritis associated with osteoarthritis ". (As well as fibromyalgia and central sensitization syndrome ) I assumed this was 2 separate things
hazelcats
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NRAS
29 days ago
New to the scene
Hello, I’ve just signed up after probably a year of avoiding doing so, really hoping to connect with some people who understand rheumatoid arthritis and how to navigate it alongside the health system 🦓🐘🦒
Hello, I’ve just signed up after probably a year of avoiding doing so, really hoping to connect with some people who understand rheumatoid arthritis and how to navigate it alongside the health system 🦓🐘🦒
LoveIslandFan
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NRAS
1 month ago
NRAS Live: How Important is Nutrition & Diet when Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Join us for our next NRAS Live which will be taking place on Wednesday 26th June at 7pm. This month, we delve into the important role of nutrition and diet when managing a healthy lifestyle living with rheumatoid arthritis. Ailsa will be sitting down with Elena Nikiphorou, Rheumatologist Consultant and
Join us for our next NRAS Live which will be taking place on Wednesday 26th June at 7pm. This month, we delve into the important role of nutrition and diet when managing a healthy lifestyle living with rheumatoid arthritis. Ailsa will be sitting down with Elena Nikiphorou, Rheumatologist Consultant and
Aribah-NRAS
NRAS
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NRAS
2 months ago
PAIN PATH studies
Many people with rheumatoid arthritis suffer from pain every day. NRAS are working with researchers at Keele University to undertake two new studies to improve how pain is treated in people with rheumatoid arthritis and other types of inflammatory arthritis. The first study involves people with inflammatory
Many people with rheumatoid arthritis suffer from pain every day. NRAS are working with researchers at Keele University to undertake two new studies to improve how pain is treated in people with rheumatoid arthritis and other types of inflammatory arthritis. The first study involves people with inflammatory
Aribah-NRAS
NRAS
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NRAS
2 months ago
Naproxen
morning!I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and I’m on 500 Naproxen twice daily I have been on this dose for nearly two years because my RA isn’t yet under control is anyone else on this dose and have been on it at long?I have regular blood monitoring and my consultant know Im on it. Any feedback would be greatly
morning!I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and I’m on 500 Naproxen twice daily I have been on this dose for nearly two years because my RA isn’t yet under control is anyone else on this dose and have been on it at long?I have regular blood monitoring and my consultant know Im on it. Any feedback would be greatly
Mybirthday1975
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NRAS
2 months ago
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 building antibodies to cimzia. since then I have noted small improvements in my joints but my eyes continue to be in a constant flare. Any suggestions
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 building antibodies to cimzia. since then I have noted small improvements in my joints but my eyes continue to be in a constant flare. Any suggestions
Jjj24
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NRAS
2 months ago
Hi, I'm sure it's been answered before,but can't seem to locate...is it OK to test for I.Factor after loading doses please? If not why?
Hi, I've had one Intrinsic factor test before which came in under range. I know its a test that can take a few times to show up.pisitive & kick myself for not trying it again before this loading dose. Was concerned at asking for tests for other things & forgot about this...appreciate any thoughts & would
Hi, I've had one Intrinsic factor test before which came in under range. I know its a test that can take a few times to show up.pisitive & kick myself for not trying it again before this loading dose. Was concerned at asking for tests for other things & forgot about this...appreciate any thoughts & would
Jo5454
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
4 months ago
Women’s Health in RA survey
A Rheumatology Registrar with an interest in women's health has developed a survey as part of their PhD which explores what RA patients want from future research on rheumatoid arthritis in relation to women's health issues such as pregnancy, periods and the menopause. They would love to hear more about
A Rheumatology Registrar with an interest in women's health has developed a survey as part of their PhD which explores what RA patients want from future research on rheumatoid arthritis in relation to women's health issues such as pregnancy, periods and the menopause. They would love to hear more about
SarahW-NRAS
NRAS
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NRAS
3 months ago
Figuring things out - first year since diagnosis
Hi, I'm posting here as I don't know anyone in real life with lupus and have been struggling to work out what my expectations should be in terms of symptoms. I was diagnosed just over a year ago following about a year of strange symptoms - GI issues, weight loss, Raynaud's, mouth ulcers, hand and wrist
Hi, I'm posting here as I don't know anyone in real life with lupus and have been struggling to work out what my expectations should be in terms of symptoms. I was diagnosed just over a year ago following about a year of strange symptoms - GI issues, weight loss, Raynaud's, mouth ulcers, hand and wrist
CGSLE
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LUPUS UK
5 months ago
I have PA, all was going well, but now they're trying to mess with my b12 perscipton!!!
Hi all,I'm a long time lurker, but haven't posted myself in a while. About 8 years ago, I was fighting to save my right leg due to bone tumors. 12 surgeries later, I lost that fight. During that time, I started losing weight, tons of anxiety, palpitations ect...This would all be normal reaction to this
Hi all,I'm a long time lurker, but haven't posted myself in a while. About 8 years ago, I was fighting to save my right leg due to bone tumors. 12 surgeries later, I lost that fight. During that time, I started losing weight, tons of anxiety, palpitations ect...This would all be normal reaction to this
Wowo23
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
4 months ago
rheumatoid arthritis
Has anyone had an operation on elbow from rheumatoid arthritis? Did it help?
Has anyone had an operation on elbow from rheumatoid arthritis? Did it help?
65_women
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NRAS
4 months ago
child with dyslexia
My daughter has recently been diagnosed with dyslexic tendencies. She is almost 7yrs old in year 2 of primary school. I had her B12 tested last year due to recurrent mouth ulcers. I’m just concerned that while displaying the characteristics of dyslexia in reading & writing etc she does not experience
My daughter has recently been diagnosed with dyslexic tendencies. She is almost 7yrs old in year 2 of primary school. I had her B12 tested last year due to recurrent mouth ulcers. I’m just concerned that while displaying the characteristics of dyslexia in reading & writing etc she does not experience
Murfie276
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
5 months ago
unexplained chest pain and shortness of breath .
had a problem with chest pain and breathless ness did all the checks and could find out where it came from. Wondered if this was another by product of rheumatoid arthritis?
had a problem with chest pain and breathless ness did all the checks and could find out where it came from. Wondered if this was another by product of rheumatoid arthritis?
Susiequest
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NRAS
4 months ago
Pernicious anaemia
Hi the result of my intrinsic factor came back positive and I start loading doses on Monday The results were written a little strangely though Intrinsic Factor antibodies 12.0 U/ml Negative=<7 Equiveocal= 7-10 Positive > 10 Looking on other websites the results are given in different measurements
Hi the result of my intrinsic factor came back positive and I start loading doses on Monday The results were written a little strangely though Intrinsic Factor antibodies 12.0 U/ml Negative=<7 Equiveocal= 7-10 Positive > 10 Looking on other websites the results are given in different measurements
mully
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
5 months ago
Pernicious Anemia treatment
Hi I am writing to share my recent health diagnosis and to seek your advice on a more efficient treatment approach. I am a 37-year-old man who has been battling a series of debilitating symptoms for several years, including extreme fatigue, depression, anxiety, brain fog, decreased mental concentration
Hi I am writing to share my recent health diagnosis and to seek your advice on a more efficient treatment approach. I am a 37-year-old man who has been battling a series of debilitating symptoms for several years, including extreme fatigue, depression, anxiety, brain fog, decreased mental concentration
merfi
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
5 months ago
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