Hi everyone not been here for ages ,sorry people but had to sort my head out with few things one this bloody RA . Well now on mtx 20mg and also sulfasalazine 500mg and feel rubbish take these twice day 4 tabs plus my folic so so tired all the time and having flare UPS and also feel quite low but have a great hubby who there for me but feel a burden not a wife .Hope everyone else is ok and will be coming back daily as missed airing my feelings , will even look out for local groups feel as if I need this to help . X x

Hi Becky

Welcome back. So sorry you have been having such a hard time of it but glad you have a supportive family. Hope the medications begin to do their stuff and that you get some relief.

Look forward to hearing more from you.

Best Wishes

Sue

Hi Becky

Sorry to hear life has been so difficult for you, from what you say it doesn t sound like your current medications is bringing the RA under control and I would suggest you have a chat with your GP in order to possibly arrange a referral back to your rheumy team at the hospital. Sometimes just knowing you are in control of the situation can help how you are feeling, I believe stress has an impact on the condition.

Best wishes Julia x

Just wondering Becky if you have a nurse hotline as part of your support package? My hospital has lines open on weekdays between 2-4pm for anyone wishing to speak to the rheumatology nurses. This is a Godsend for me as they are much closer to the all important consultants than the GP. I take any concerns/questions directly to the nurses and this has worked for me. Best wishes and hope you feel better soon. Let us know X