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New to RA /methotrexate looking for advice.
Been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis a few weeks ago and starting methotrexate tomorrow which I’m starting on 10mg for 2 weeks then 15mg for 2 weeks then 20mg from there, also 5mg of folic acid the other six days and 5mg of prednisone for now but reducing it. Do I need to worry about anything ?
Been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis a few weeks ago and starting methotrexate tomorrow which I’m starting on 10mg for 2 weeks then 15mg for 2 weeks then 20mg from there, also 5mg of folic acid the other six days and 5mg of prednisone for now but reducing it. Do I need to worry about anything ?
Alan7690
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NRAS
8 months ago
Jean Jackson
I have had bronchiectasis from 3 years old due to whooping cough. I am now 74. I have also had Rheumatoid Arthritis for 14 years. Rheumatoid Arthritis is getting worse ( 2 emergency hospital admissions in the last 6 months) Consultant advises changing to biological medication but it is dependant on
I have had bronchiectasis from 3 years old due to whooping cough. I am now 74. I have also had Rheumatoid Arthritis for 14 years. Rheumatoid Arthritis is getting worse ( 2 emergency hospital admissions in the last 6 months) Consultant advises changing to biological medication but it is dependant on
jeanjack
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
4 months ago
Do you have or have you had menopausal symptoms?
Did it affect your Rheumatoid Arthritis? Has any healthcare professional talked to you about the Menopause and RA? NRAS and the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Rheumatology Forum’s survey seeks to find out what your experiences are to further inform healthcare professionals. What do they need to know
Did it affect your Rheumatoid Arthritis? Has any healthcare professional talked to you about the Menopause and RA? NRAS and the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Rheumatology Forum’s survey seeks to find out what your experiences are to further inform healthcare professionals. What do they need to know
Aribah-NRAS
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8 months ago
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Hi , I have been diagnosed with arthritis. I have been having pains in both legs similar to sciactica . I saw a physio and after a few exercises she said it was nothing to do with nerve pain or spine. Apparently the muscles around the bones are weak and I have exercises to do every day for 6 weeks
Hi , I have been diagnosed with arthritis. I have been having pains in both legs similar to sciactica . I saw a physio and after a few exercises she said it was nothing to do with nerve pain or spine. Apparently the muscles around the bones are weak and I have exercises to do every day for 6 weeks
Alloagirl
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Arthritis Action
8 months ago
Charity request for help: GCA patients in England
Dear members with GCA, as you may be aware, NICE and NHS England don't currently allow repeat treatment with tocilizumab for GCA patients who relapse. This means that if you live in England and you've had a year's treatment with tocilizumab, you won't be prescribed it again. However, a recent study
Dear members with GCA, as you may be aware, NICE and NHS England don't currently allow repeat treatment with tocilizumab for GCA patients who relapse. This means that if you live in England and you've had a year's treatment with tocilizumab, you won't be prescribed it again. However, a recent study
Fran_Benson
Partner
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PMRGCAuk
6 months ago
Anti-rheumatic drugs could prevent thyroid disease
Many have asked why autoimmune thyroid disease is not itself treated - just the loss of thyroid production. Well - have a read here! [i]Published: 22-11-2023 10:06 | Updated: 22-11-2023 14:53[/i] [i]Anti-rheumatic drugs could prevent thyroid disease[/i] [i][/i] [i][/i] [i]Anti-rheumatic drugs
Many have asked why autoimmune thyroid disease is not itself treated - just the loss of thyroid production. Well - have a read here! [i]Published: 22-11-2023 10:06 | Updated: 22-11-2023 14:53[/i] [i]Anti-rheumatic drugs could prevent thyroid disease[/i] [i][/i] [i][/i] [i]Anti-rheumatic drugs
helvella
Thyroid UK
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Thyroid UK
7 months ago
Total Knee Replacement tips with RA
Hi I am wondering if I can get any tips or recovery advice from members with Rheumatoid Arthritis that have had total knee replacements. I have an upcoming knee replacement in November. I will have to stop my Humira I think, so any words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated. I know that I will be
Hi I am wondering if I can get any tips or recovery advice from members with Rheumatoid Arthritis that have had total knee replacements. I have an upcoming knee replacement in November. I will have to stop my Humira I think, so any words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated. I know that I will be
lala1958
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NRAS
8 months ago
Can't live like this
Want put me on anything else . Until other meds work slightly . I no we can go on morphine patches but my specialist said no only short term . My legs give and knee does anyone else ? Went to see physio and said it's fibro no arthritis I hope . It's a joke !
Want put me on anything else . Until other meds work slightly . I no we can go on morphine patches but my specialist said no only short term . My legs give and knee does anyone else ? Went to see physio and said it's fibro no arthritis I hope . It's a joke !
Michelleswshopping
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Fibromyalgia Action UK
8 months ago
Feeling low
I gave bipolar 2 so feel low a lot of the time anyway. Developed Arthritis of knees this year and depression is a lot worse because of the pain.
I gave bipolar 2 so feel low a lot of the time anyway. Developed Arthritis of knees this year and depression is a lot worse because of the pain.
Hatearthritis
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Arthritis Action
8 months ago
Nasal flu vaccine transmission
For anyone who has children, or close contact, and is on immunosuppressants, have you been around children who have had the live flu vaccine and been ok? They gave to my sister's son at school today (against her consent as she's on methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritis, so she wanted him to have the
For anyone who has children, or close contact, and is on immunosuppressants, have you been around children who have had the live flu vaccine and been ok? They gave to my sister's son at school today (against her consent as she's on methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritis, so she wanted him to have the
Grizzly-bear
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Vasculitis UK
8 months ago
Psoriatic arthritis
Hi everyone. So, after a year and a half of worsening joint pain and numerous tests, a rheumatologist has diagnosed me with early psoriatic arthritis and prescribed methotrexate. My concern is that nothing whatsoever has ever shown up on any tests. ESR and CRP are low (lower than normal actually).
Hi everyone. So, after a year and a half of worsening joint pain and numerous tests, a rheumatologist has diagnosed me with early psoriatic arthritis and prescribed methotrexate. My concern is that nothing whatsoever has ever shown up on any tests. ESR and CRP are low (lower than normal actually).
Snowy86
in
Beyond Psoriasis
8 months ago
possibly arthritis
hi, I’ve not been diagnosed with anything yet. For a while I’ve noticed my fingers a little uncomfortable on a morning when making a fist. For the past maybe 2/3 months I’ve now noticed more uncomfortableness in my left hand , the knuckle at base of little finger and wedding finger hurt to bend after
hi, I’ve not been diagnosed with anything yet. For a while I’ve noticed my fingers a little uncomfortable on a morning when making a fist. For the past maybe 2/3 months I’ve now noticed more uncomfortableness in my left hand , the knuckle at base of little finger and wedding finger hurt to bend after
Starry1977
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Arthritis Action
9 months ago
advice on sulfasalazine and the sun
I have been told by my rheumatologist nurse that I need to start taking sulfasalazine for my reactive arthritis, as I had a steroid injection after taking steroids orally, but it’s still not keeping the joint stiffness at bay completely . I’m not happy as I was under the impression that reactive arthritis
I have been told by my rheumatologist nurse that I need to start taking sulfasalazine for my reactive arthritis, as I had a steroid injection after taking steroids orally, but it’s still not keeping the joint stiffness at bay completely . I’m not happy as I was under the impression that reactive arthritis
Fish1230
in
NRAS
9 months ago
Anaemia and R.Arthritis
Hi after a recent routine blood test (due to be being on methotrexate) I have recently been told I am anaemic and following more tests, have now been referred to the hospital for a colonoscopy. I am now thinking it might be 'pay back time' for that the cocktail of drugs I have been taking over the
Hi after a recent routine blood test (due to be being on methotrexate) I have recently been told I am anaemic and following more tests, have now been referred to the hospital for a colonoscopy. I am now thinking it might be 'pay back time' for that the cocktail of drugs I have been taking over the
Cutes
in
NRAS
9 months ago
Too much pain
Within under 2 years I've had a broken back, broken sternum, and 3 weeks ago a double mastectomy, and now arthritis of Lower spine, I can't stop and am making everything worse, fibromyalgia, originally diagnosed . So lonely and in pain.
Within under 2 years I've had a broken back, broken sternum, and 3 weeks ago a double mastectomy, and now arthritis of Lower spine, I can't stop and am making everything worse, fibromyalgia, originally diagnosed . So lonely and in pain.
auntysue
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Fibromyalgia Action UK
9 months ago
Told 2 years ago i think u got fibromyalgia.
Ive been totally fatigued for last 6years pains all over my body. Some days its in my shoulders n neck. Been told it was arthritis in my neck which affects my shoulders and back. Then another day ive pains and weakness in my arms numbness in my fingers been told i got tennis elbow carpal tunnel. Its
Ive been totally fatigued for last 6years pains all over my body. Some days its in my shoulders n neck. Been told it was arthritis in my neck which affects my shoulders and back. Then another day ive pains and weakness in my arms numbness in my fingers been told i got tennis elbow carpal tunnel. Its
Fg08hvt64tg
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Fibromyalgia Action UK
9 months ago
RA in jaw
hi,has anyone experienced stiffness in their jaw when you open and close your mouth that a bit painful? I have rheumatoid arthritis and I think it keeps going into my jaw!!has anyone got any advice? Thanks!!👍
hi,has anyone experienced stiffness in their jaw when you open and close your mouth that a bit painful? I have rheumatoid arthritis and I think it keeps going into my jaw!!has anyone got any advice? Thanks!!👍
Mybirthday1975
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NRAS
5 months ago
PMR & Osteoarthritis in Knees
I have been added to the waiting list for knee replacement. I am trying to loose weight which I feel will help the pain in my knees. They can be very stiff some days and difficult to bend and I do get pain in the back of my thighs and shin splint pain too. I wonder if this is part of PMR ? I would hate
I have been added to the waiting list for knee replacement. I am trying to loose weight which I feel will help the pain in my knees. They can be very stiff some days and difficult to bend and I do get pain in the back of my thighs and shin splint pain too. I wonder if this is part of PMR ? I would hate
jules1955
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PMRGCAuk
9 months ago
From RA to Lupus. High dose pred questions.
Hello everyone. My partner was diagnosed with inflammatory arthritis in 2015 and has been receiving treatment of various sorts for it ever since. The most long lasting of those treatments being Benapali (Etanercept) which he has been taking for 6 years. After a recent major flare and switching to
Hello everyone. My partner was diagnosed with inflammatory arthritis in 2015 and has been receiving treatment of various sorts for it ever since. The most long lasting of those treatments being Benapali (Etanercept) which he has been taking for 6 years. After a recent major flare and switching to
Chickenkeeper2015
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LUPUS UK
9 months ago
Good morning. Could anyone help? Thank you
Posting on behalf of 65_women has anyone had an operation for their elbow with rheumatoid arthritis. Did it help or not?
Posting on behalf of 65_women has anyone had an operation for their elbow with rheumatoid arthritis. Did it help or not?
Helen-NRAS
Moderator
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NRAS
5 months ago
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