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Re: Lung function test
RA can affect the lungs and other internal organs. Usually it doesn't. I've had it over sixty years and it hasn't. But a friend has had rheumatic nodules on her lunhs for some time. No symptoms. She'…1 -
Re: Itching & rash - Enteropathic arthritis
I've just run a simple internet search on E45 alternatives which has one up with a lot of different options depending on your needs. Personally I swear by either E45 or cetraben as both of these prov…1 -
Re: Old VC pg 1301to1450
'lo keef 👋 good to see things are on the up a bit for you, hope family well. I tend to go to earth if I'm sub par, rather than post that I am, we could all tell you not to worry about negativity ofc …1 -
Re: Anyone with a vomit phobia on Methotrexate
Hi! I've not been on here for a long time, but ventured in this morning. Methotrexate can be given by injection which my consultant prescribed as I'd terrible nausea with the tablet form. It worked f…2 -
Re: Just been diagnosed with RA and possibly Sjogrens
Hi Betty 26 ive had Sjogrens probably at least 8-10 yrs. I’m not on any meds, but take regular eye drops. I also use Biotene Mouthwash and toothpaste as helps with the dryness in my mouth. I’ve also …1 -
Re: Hello folks
Hi @Donkort welcome to the online community. I see from your post that you are struggling with OA in your knees and swelling in your knees which makes walking at any speed quite difficult. Have you s…1 -
Re: Hello folks
Hello and welcome @Donkort from a fellow Arthritic knee sufferer. Sounds like you're being most stoic in soldiering on - the fluid and inflammation is a classic symptom usually managed with anti-infl…1 -
Re: Arm pain worse at night
Hi @DawnEcc Thank you for posting on our Online Community, we are sorry to hear that you have been diagnosed with Psoriatic arthritis and that it is affecting your day-to-day life. You have mentioned…1 -
Re: Arm pain worse at night
Hi @DawnEcc I also have PsA. It's reckoned that about a third of PsA sufferers also contract enthesitis which I have also been diagnosed with. That's when the tendons and ligaments get inflammed at t…2 -
Re: Just been diagnosed with RA and possibly Sjogrens
Good morning @betty26 welcome to the online community. I am very impressed with your Rheumatologist. This is the first time anyone has ever said they were given a Methotrexate (MTX) injection. I am s…1