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I was diagnosed with rheaumatiod 18months ago ,still haven't found me a medication to help with this dreadful pain ,having said that I take paracetamol,...

I was diagnosed with rheaumatiod 18months ago ,still haven't found me a medicati...

Alice70

•8 hours ago

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Has anyone had a Jak2 Blood Test for blood disorders?

Hi I've had high Platelets for years about 20 at least on every blood test. GP always just said your Platelets are high but we know that! rheumy often...

Hi I've had high Platelets for years about 20 at least on every blood test. GP...

Otto11

•9 hours ago

1 Reply

Folic acid question

I've just had a thought about my folic acid. I have mild covid and my rheumy nurse told me to stop mtx for 2 weeks. I forgot to ask if I should continue taking...

I've just had a thought about my folic acid. I have mild covid and my rheumy nur...

MadisonCounty

•10 hours ago

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eyes ! 👀

Hi so after 3.5 years of being ignored , pushed from pillar to post I got my diagnosis in February and started on methotrexate and given the so called 8-12...

Hi so after 3.5 years of being ignored , pushed from pillar to post I got my dia...

Cbedz3

•22 hours ago

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Covid Vulnerability- Baricitinib vs Rituximab

Hi All, I’m in a bit of a dilemma and would welcome opinions on my current situation. I have recently been invited for a Covid vaccination due to being on...

Hi All, I’m in a bit of a dilemma and would welcome opinions on my current situ...

Claireybee

•1 day ago

34 Replies

Off Topic - Stbernhard's Daffodils

Last autumn, while we were each recovering from surgery, I planted some daffodil bulbs while thinking about Stbernhard and sending him good wishes, and to...

Last autumn, while we were each recovering from surgery, I planted some daffodil...

greynot

•1 day ago

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weight gain on Adalimumab

just been to rheumatology clinic as my RA is active, the nurse specialist has recommended Adalimumab, briefly read the leaflet and I read it can cause weight...

just been to rheumatology clinic as my RA is active, the nurse specialist has re...

GLPL

•1 day ago

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Inflammation and mood

Did anyone hear this on bbc radio 4 yesterday afternoon? https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001z6pj I think this is the one I heard yesterday but it links...

Did anyone hear this on bbc radio 4 yesterday afternoon? https://www.bbc.co.uk/p...

cathie

•1 day ago

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The Immune Mind by Monty Lyman - Radio 4

I'm still working on getting a proper understanding of what this Book of the Week is all about. I keep setting it going, and drifting off to sleep. However,...

I'm still working on getting a proper understanding of what this Book of the Wee...

Hezekiah

•1 day ago

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hair loss humira.

started humira in feb 24, and still no improvement from humira on my ra. Additionally this is my daily hair loss three weeks into starting. I literally have a...

started humira in feb 24, and still no improvement from humira on my ra. Additio...

Jjj24

•2 days ago

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Rituximab effects

I've given consent to try Rituximab after Prednisolone isn't getting ra under control. I've learnt will be 4/5 hour infusion at hospital. And clothing tip,...

I've given consent to try Rituximab after Prednisolone isn't getting ra under co...

SALI

•2 days ago

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sulfasalazine taste change

Hey all! I’ve been on Sulfasalazine for a while now and after taking it for a couple of months it has changed my taste. Everything tastes really awful. I’ve...

Hey all! I’ve been on Sulfasalazine for a while now and after taking it for a c...

TammyAVE

•2 days ago

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feeling a little hopeless!

hi all, First time posting on here! I have been reading all the threads and finding lots of comfort, so thought I’d reach out. I was diagnosed with...

hi all, First time posting on here! I have been reading all the threads and fin...

Becrosep

•2 days ago

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Off Topic - when Dougal met Eric!!

Hi everyone When Dougal met Eric! I had a chance meeting with another Maltipoo owner in my local town last year, whose dog ended up being Dougal’s brother....

Hi everyone When Dougal met Eric! I had a chance meeting with another Maltip...

Kati66

•3 days ago

21 Replies

Ok to take Rennies?

Just started on oral steroids and wondered if anyone knows if it's OK to use Rennies for minor indigestion?, I mean, not loads, just occasionally?

Just started on oral steroids and wondered if anyone knows if it's OK to use Ren...

Fluffontoast

•3 days ago

11 Replies

Lumbar Spine - help on understanding MRI scan result

I have been suffering from lower back pain since last year and in April 2023, I had an MRI scan and the findings were that at L4-5 there is moderate central...

I have been suffering from lower back pain since last year and in April 2023, I ...

Pamela16

•3 days ago

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Biosimilar and side effects/allergic reaction

Hi allI have just had my 3rd injection of Tyenne Biosimilar after being on Tocilizimab since approx 2019. My skin has become much more sensitive in the last...

Hi allI have just had my 3rd injection of Tyenne Biosimilar after being on Tocil...

Mouseling

•3 days ago

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Follow up to initial appt

Hi all, I had my initial appt with rheumatologist 19th April, who diagnosed seronegative inflammatory arthritis. He gave me a steroid injection, which does...

Hi all, I had my initial appt with rheumatologist 19th April, who diagnosed ser...

hazelcats

•3 days ago

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Methtrexate weakens immunity

Hi everyone I have been on Methotrexate since about 2018 plus Hydroxy, I have had my love of my life dog for 10 years , she saved me and my mental health now...

Hi everyone I have been on Methotrexate since about 2018 plus Hydroxy, I have h...

trace58

•3 days ago

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How long to stop methotrexate when you have shingles.

I'm 81 and on 22.5 mg Methotrexate self-injected once a week plus 200mg daily of Hydroxychloroquine. Then I was put on 5mg Prednisone steroid tablets for 6...

I'm 81 and on 22.5 mg Methotrexate self-injected once a week plus 200mg daily of...

Jeff1943

•4 days ago

19 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

•4 days ago

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Stopping prednisolone/steroids

Hi, I have RA and had flare up for the.last 3 months , so doctor prescribed me prednisolone 40gm for 10 weeks ( staggered down every 2 weeks) .The...

Hi, I have RA and had flare up for the.last 3 months , so doctor prescribed me p...

virginied

•4 days ago

16 Replies

Sick sick sick

Well it's been a long time since I had awful flares. 4 weeks of severe asthma chrmest inflammation, skin inflammation, bowel inflammation, joint inflammation,...

Well it's been a long time since I had awful flares. 4 weeks of severe asthma ch...

allanah

•4 days ago

54 Replies

Abatacept problem

I have been started on Abatacept with one lesson in its use. The next one to check I could cope was cancelled three weeks ago and I have not heard from the...

I have been started on Abatacept with one lesson in its use. The next one to che...

Shonkie

•5 days ago

10 Replies

Swollen feet/ankles

Does anyone know if amitriptyline can cause feet and ankles to swell quite badly?I've been on them since last December. Thank you. Many thanks for all your...

Does anyone know if amitriptyline can cause feet and ankles to swell quite badly...

ABwn

•5 days ago

7 Replies

New style methotrexate pens

I used my 1st new injection pen this morning and I can honestly say I found it so much easier than the push button one. You hardly need to press down on it...

I used my 1st new injection pen this morning and I can honestly say I found i...

Bootoo

•5 days ago

17 Replies

Sleepy Anyone?

Had Covid jab two weeks ago. Since then I have felt very tired. Not waking up before 11am. Usually awake by 9 am until 12 in the evening Now feel like I am...

Had Covid jab two weeks ago. Since then I have felt very tired. Not waking up be...

Green230461

•5 days ago

2 Replies

Awful night sweats and generalised sweating on exertion

Hello All. I know what a wealth of experience and help there is on this forum. I’m on Mtx injections and Hydroxychloroquine for RA. I have been experiencing...

Hello All. I know what a wealth of experience and help there is on this forum. ...

Gillyd62

•5 days ago

27 Replies

Swapping/stopping mtx

Hello, I don’t often post here but I’m feeling very low and need some advice. I’ve had RA since 2012 (diagnosed at 32), I was started on mtx and then...

Hello, I don’t often post here but I’m feeling very low and need some advice. I...

Scooooby

•5 days ago

5 Replies

off topic

Well my husband has just had an email from NHS his cardiologist has said suitable for new heart medication. That is such good news, they’ve got an email going...

Well my husband has just had an email from NHS his cardiologist has said suitabl...

medway-lady

•5 days ago

7 Replies

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Biologics

Has anyone had a Jak2 Blood Test for blood disorders?

Folic acid question

eyes ! 👀

Covid Vulnerability- Baricitinib vs Rituximab

Off Topic - Stbernhard's Daffodils

weight gain on Adalimumab

Inflammation and mood

The Immune Mind by Monty Lyman - Radio 4

hair loss humira.

Rituximab effects

sulfasalazine taste change

feeling a little hopeless!

Off Topic - when Dougal met Eric!!

Ok to take Rennies?

Lumbar Spine - help on understanding MRI scan result

Biosimilar and side effects/allergic reaction

Follow up to initial appt

Methtrexate weakens immunity

How long to stop methotrexate when you have shingles.

Shared Care BB healthcare

Stopping prednisolone/steroids

Sick sick sick

Abatacept problem

Swollen feet/ankles

New style methotrexate pens

Sleepy Anyone?

Awful night sweats and generalised sweating on exertion

Swapping/stopping mtx

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