Its been a wee while since I posted, December is a ridiculously busy month, my eldest has a birthday and turned 8 which involved shopping and party arranging. Then there is a full schedule of school based christmas events for both (youngest is in reception) which have all been very pleasant. On ...

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Check it out - sounds positive..

hope all are okay, may you soon be if not xx Linda

Well I finally had my first Rituximab infusion today after the debacle of the first attempt. No problems, feeling okay - bit stiff and tired for being sat over 6hrs but aside from that medically speaking all good.
That said there were some issues, I had taken a friend with me (and fair ...

I am fortunate in that I am still able to work, know many on here are not (but would love to) I read all the blogs about the stress caused by reviews for benefits, isnt it about time that ATOS are made to explain themselves or the contract moved elsewhwere?

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Well turned up for my Rituximab infusion this morning, checked in, went where directed..As I walked into the infusion room the nurse looked at me quizzically and said 'but your treatment was cancelled' wtf!! Turns out that following my vacation ref my wrist my consultant had decided ...

Well after my lovely enforced vacation at my local NHS hotel last week have been taking my horse-size antibiotics and am doing okay (although getting frequent tummy aches - assume down to the massive antibiotic dose) Got in to find my Rituximab appointments (assume its them cos letter doesnt ...

Well peeps, eventful week had a problem with wrist on Monday, went to docs and ended up in hospital with suspected Septic Arthritis. Four days of IV antibiotics and am home with more drugs than they left in the pharmacy lol. Wrist is strapped but a lot better than it was. Back to work on Monday ...

Have received my copy of consultants notes from beginning of month (July) it does amuse me the subtle changes of diagnosis each time, this time I have Feltys with Neutropenia and Lymphocytopenia, Cervical Spondylitis (?) and Asthma (who knew - lol) Last time it was Sero Positive RA with Feltys ...

Having failed MTX and Ciclosporin now on Hydroxy, been on steroids for almost 3 yrs my Rheumy has decided Rituximab is the way to go. Looked online (generally and on here obv) and am reasonably positive about it. In our area you have to apply to the local PCT for approval (due to cost I ...

Am feeling really rubbish today, house is a tip, kids want entertaining and I simply want to go hide my head under covers. Having unsuccessfuly tried GCSF injection to tackle the Feltys am currently getting no treatment (still on prednisolone and Hydroxychloroquine for RA) so am constantly ...