When I was first diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) 16 years ago I was pretty devastated. One of main problems in the early days was fatigue - I seemed to have no energy for anything other than the absolute basics. And for a while I did nothing but those basics. Pre-RA there were two main things that I did for…
After having my rheumatology appointment on the phone last week, I have been advised to shield again. I have done it before, and will do it again because it is safer. Scotland is in lockdown again. Glasgow where I live has very high cases of Covid, and high death numbers. I Am curious if anyone is doing this? Everyone keep…
Can I ask peoples opinions, I'm still on the shielding list and living in a tier 4 area. Our primary schools are due to go back next week and arent included in the ones who are being delayed. Are any of you shielding and have to send your primary school children back? I really don't feel comfortable with it. Thanks
Hi, I just started my 4th biologic with is kevzara, I was told that the common side effects were cold symptoms and congestion. I did my injection 3 days ago and woke up with these symptoms today..if anyone has had them do they do away in a few days and comeback with the next injection or are these side affects always there…
Hi all. I'm Amy. I hope you are all safe and well? I joined recently. I wanted some advise. I'm on benepali and received a shielding letter with a date of 30th June before i can look at reintegrating. My partner has asked her mother to come over (my partners mother has been mainly isolating, going out weekly to local shops…
Morning just wonder if anyone knows if shielding is going to be extended in the next few weeks?
I have been shielding for sometime now, and have more time to come. Yes, it has been sunny and yes, I am fortunate to have a garden but it has not been that warm outside so I have resumed my Vitamin D plus calcium tablets to help maintain my bone health. I buy them from Sainsbury's and will keep taking them on a regular…
I haven't received a letter from the Government telling me what I should do during the crisis but I got a text the other day telling me that I need to stay in and shield until June 30th and a letter will be in the post. Has anyone else not received a letter but is shielding anyway?
Hi all, Received my shielding letter 12 days ago and registered immediately on gov website. I’ve heard nothing since. Does anyone have experience of what happens or is supposed to happen next?? Sorry if I’m being a bit thick!
Hi I am really confused about shielding etc I take methertrexate sulfuransnce and imrdi injection and don't know if I am in any risk group
I have not received the first round official NHS letter telling me to shield. Early April I received a standard letter from my rheumatology dept suggesting that anyone on the list of meds should shield. A copy of the NHS letter was enclosed but didn’t have my name on. As I take methotrexate and imraldi I sent the letter to…
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