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Mabthira as a first biologic drug?????

would you take Mabthira first before trying any other anti tnf drug if your consultant suggested it might be a good option for you. If so could you say why-...

would you take Mabthira first before trying any other anti tnf drug if your cons...

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•13 years ago

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Learning more about RA

In its wisdom the pharmacy continuing learning /professional development body cppe does not have any e learning modules or workshops on RA.. appalling going to...

In its wisdom the pharmacy continuing learning /professional development body cp...

Hidden

•13 years ago

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New appointment re elbows

Have just phoned my RA clinic and cant believe it but I have got an appointment for tomorrow (Oh my God). My elbows have been hurting for about 3 months and...

Have just phoned my RA clinic and cant believe it but I have got an appointment ...

Sharon56

•13 years ago

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Harumph..... is it all in my head I wonder...

Now you know what it is like to imagine all the worse things that can happen only to find out things aren't that bad after all. It is usually 3 or 4 in the...

Now you know what it is like to imagine all the worse things that can happen onl...

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•13 years ago

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Should your consultant refer you to a physio?

Hi, I've just been diagnosed with RA. Steroids have reduced my inflammation (tho it feels like its coming back) and i have now started on mtx and...

Hi, I've just been diagnosed with RA. Steroids have reduced my inflammation (tho...

RJRJ

•13 years ago

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anti-tnf and remission

My rheumy nurse says that with successful anti-tnf I should expect to be pain free and lose the mornimg stiffness. I am on Cimzia fortnighly injections. Will...

My rheumy nurse says that with successful anti-tnf I should expect to be pain fr...

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•13 years ago

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Dry mouth and eyes...

I was wondering if my dry mouth and eyes are anything to do with my RA?? I get very sore eyes and very thirsty alot of the time. Hubby is an optometrist and...

I was wondering if my dry mouth and eyes are anything to do with my RA?? I get v...

lulul

•13 years ago

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Has anyone had surgery on their bunions? How did it go? Does bunion surgery help with fallen arches/ Let me know your experiences?

Gina_K

•13 years ago

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What happens once your consultant decides on a biologic?

Hi all, My consultant mentioned that when I go back to see him (2 weeks away) that if there is still no improvement then we will go onto a biologic. I'm...

Hi all, My consultant mentioned that when I go back to see him (2 weeks away) th...

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•13 years ago

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Fighting with ivy

Didnt sleep too well last night. So for some reason I have started trying to get rid of the ivy which is threatening to envelope my extension. It lucks like...

Didnt sleep too well last night. So for some reason I have started trying to ge...

Sharon56

•13 years ago

7 Replies

Common symptoms? When to get tested for RA?

Hi it's Coeliac Awareness week in the UK which is another auto-immune condition. RA is associated with patients with Coeliac Disease. As many of our members...

Hi it's Coeliac Awareness week in the UK which is another auto-immune condition....

FionaGFG

•13 years ago

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good deeds/ revision of advice/ other stuff

Please read ammended advice on sun prep which includes poymorhic light erruption. Andreas blog.. normal skin 30 adequate for day to day exposure uk and europe...

Please read ammended advice on sun prep which includes poymorhic light erruption...

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•13 years ago

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The Sun Factor

Both my GP & consultant have told me that fair weather has no effect on arthritis whatsoever, and there is no research to suggest otherwise. I'd agree to a lot...

Both my GP & consultant have told me that fair weather has no effect on arthriti...

Andrea_Shapiro

•13 years ago

14 Replies

Body Barometer!

Does anyone else know by their aches and pains that it is going to rain????? This is not an old wives tale. I am the most sceptical of people - well I was...

Does anyone else know by their aches and pains that it is going to rain????? Thi...

Gina_K

•13 years ago

8 Replies

diverticulitus

So here i am one out of hospital from having this very nasty disease. Got taken into hospital late monday very poorly. Had blood tests and xrays, then was...

So here i am one out of hospital from having this very nasty disease. Got taken ...

sylvi

•13 years ago

8 Replies

"Be a Smartie 4 NRAS" update 20 May 2011

A huge response from everybody on this challenge. Thank you :) I have updated my original 'blog' with the details of recent pledges and donations. It's going...

A huge response from everybody on this challenge. Thank you :) I have updated m...

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•13 years ago

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Tocilizumab not working- So What Next?

I was only diagnosed two years ago but I have already lost most of the mobility in my left hand and can hardly stand up long enough to take a shower. It seems...

I was only diagnosed two years ago but I have already lost most of the mobility ...

AMDP

•13 years ago

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Dating game update

As all you lovelly bloggers who are kind enough to read my selfish blog will know I went on another date yesterday with same silver fox. We had another great...

As all you lovelly bloggers who are kind enough to read my selfish blog will kno...

Sharon56

•13 years ago

15 Replies

A pussycat tail of flaps and collars....

I'm not sure if it's the drugs, my age or the internet your opinion will be welcome, taken into account mulled around and then ignored, because I think it must...

I'm not sure if it's the drugs, my age or the internet your opinion will be welc...

Tricia-P

•13 years ago

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Depression deep dark depression, I can't tell the difference between the pain and depression can anyone help?

Weij

•13 years ago

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Do anyone know if a detox body wrap can affect medication, I had one yesterday and got up this morning very achy and not feeling very good

Cindy

•13 years ago

9 Replies

Does any know what a normal RF blood result is?

Hello, Nurse told me today that my RF result was very high at 1200, does anyone know what the normal range should be? And I'm sure I read somewhere that a...

Hello, Nurse told me today that my RF result was very high at 1200, does anyone...

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•13 years ago

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Dating Game

Sorry to bore you all again. Here goes the lovelly man I went out with the other week is taking me out again this week. So lets hope the RA behaves itself...

Sorry to bore you all again. Here goes the lovelly man I went out with the othe...

Sharon56

•13 years ago

9 Replies

Au revoir

What Ho Peeps. 'tis I,from here in Cold Comfort Farm. Well it is time to say a fond farewell - but don't panic - only for a little while. We are off to...

What Ho Peeps. 'tis I,from here in Cold Comfort Farm. Well it is time to say ...

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•13 years ago

23 Replies

Never One to do things easily

Have been offline for a while as spending a couple weeks at least with the delightful NHS thanks to a very stubborn chest infection. Thank goodness for...

Have been offline for a while as spending a couple weeks at least with the delig...

Chatsi

•13 years ago

13 Replies

Hi - has anyone had continual problems with low white blood counts resulting in having to come off various RA medications?

I was taken off MTX after 7 weeks despite it working really well as it caused all white blood cells to drop to very low levels. Started leflunomide 6 weeks ago...

I was taken off MTX after 7 weeks despite it working really well as it caused al...

heatherp

•13 years ago

23 Replies

Have just switched from oral meds to injection

However I have also switched nausea for huge headache. Is this common???

lulul

•13 years ago

8 Replies

Can I take St. John's Wort whilst taking MTX?

I have been disgnosed with depression but do not wish to take anti-depressents. Is it ok to take St. John's wort or will it interact with MTX?

I have been disgnosed with depression but do not wish to take anti-depressents. ...

Staten

•13 years ago

6 Replies

Is anyone on Simponi? Apparently a monthly injection anti tnf. Have heard a few people prescribed recently.

Gina_K

•13 years ago

9 Replies

Exercise and RA

Hi everyone, can anybody recommend some sort of exercise? I have tried tai chi and now I cannot stand up long enough to take a class, I tried swimming but I...

Hi everyone, can anybody recommend some sort of exercise? I have tried tai chi a...

AMDP

•13 years ago

13 Replies

Posts - NRAS | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for May 2011

Mabthira as a first biologic drug?????

Learning more about RA

New appointment re elbows

Harumph..... is it all in my head I wonder...

Should your consultant refer you to a physio?

anti-tnf and remission

Dry mouth and eyes...

Has anyone had surgery on their bunions? How did it go? Does bunion surgery help with fallen arches/ Let me know your experiences?

What happens once your consultant decides on a biologic?

Fighting with ivy

Common symptoms? When to get tested for RA?

good deeds/ revision of advice/ other stuff

The Sun Factor

Body Barometer!

diverticulitus

"Be a Smartie 4 NRAS" update 20 May 2011

Tocilizumab not working- So What Next?

Dating game update

A pussycat tail of flaps and collars....

Depression deep dark depression, I can't tell the difference between the pain and depression can anyone help?

Do anyone know if a detox body wrap can affect medication, I had one yesterday and got up this morning very achy and not feeling very good

Does any know what a normal RF blood result is?

Dating Game

Au revoir

Never One to do things easily

Hi - has anyone had continual problems with low white blood counts resulting in having to come off various RA medications?

Have just switched from oral meds to injection

Can I take St. John's Wort whilst taking MTX?

Is anyone on Simponi? Apparently a monthly injection anti tnf. Have heard a few people prescribed recently.

Exercise and RA

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