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Disease duration 0-5 years 


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Interview 01 :
Psoriatic arthritis diagnosed at 15 then RA at 25 ('99) but delayed as negative blood tests. Initial treatments DMARDs and steroid pulses. Currently steroid tablets, ...
Female
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Interview 07 :
RA diagnosed 1998 after months of wrist pain and early morning stiffness. Initial steroid injections. Currently: Methotrexate 7.5mg /week & folic acid 5mg/day, Hydroxychloroquine ...
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Interview 12 :
Diagnosed mid-2000 after rapid onset. Side-effects from sulphasalazine with hydroxychloriquine. Currently Methotrexate, NSAID, Losec, Celeximab and Paracetemol. Some steroid pulses and planned knee ...
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Interview 24 :
Diagnosed April 1997 after sudden onset of symptoms and admission to hospital. RA widespread leading to initial depression. Side-effects from Methotrexate so now taking ...
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Interview 18 :
RA diagnosed October 2001 after reduction in mobility and general lethargy. Had side-effects from Sulfasalazine so is currently taking Methotrexate 10mg/wk +folic acid ( ...
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Interview 20 :
Diagnosed September 2002 after few months of joint swelling/pain which was quite debilitating. Steroid injections helped and now pain and stiffness under control with ...
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Kate - Interview 52 :
None of her previous non-biologic treatments have worked long-term. Her condition deteriorated to such an extent that she was housebound and needed help ...
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Charlotte - Interview 55 :
Charlotte was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in July 2007. The first time she saw her consultant was as a private patient because on the NHS ...
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Janet - Interview 56 :
Diagnosed in 2006. Janet takes Methotrexate 15 mg but experiences severe sickness and nausea. She will start taking Methotrexate in injection form and hopes this ...
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Georgina - Interview 57 :
Diagnosed two years ago Georgina has been on B-cell therapy rituximab since November 2007. Previously she was on anti-TNF therapies; Humira and Enbrel. ...
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Interview 37 :
Diagnosed July 2001 after developing a stiff neck. Combination treatment of Sulphasalazine 2000mg/day and Methotrexate 10mg/week with folic acid 5mg 2/week. Rofecoxib ...
Female
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Interview 39 :
Diagnosed for 9 months but symptoms for 4/5 years. Current treatments Sulphasalazine,voltarol, thyroxine, ventolin, coproxamol. Diclofenac twice daily.
Female
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Interview 45 :
Partner diagnosed with RA aged 27 has had the disease 4 years.
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Interview 28 :
RA Diagnosed June 2002. Also has osteoporosis, OA & thyroid problem. Methotrexate 12.5mg/week & folic acid 5mg/week, Prednisolone 7.5mg/daily, paracetemol daily, Ranitidine ...
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Interview 35 :
Polymyalgia Rheumatica diagnosed 2000 and various doses of oral steroids taken for 2 years. Swollen hand prompted visit to Rheumatologist Dec 2003 when RA diagnosis ...
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Interview 38 :
Diagnosed 2 years ago but symptoms for 4 years. Currently on no medication but did take Sulphasalazine for 5 months before stopping because of side- ...
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Interview 48 :
Partner was diagnosed with RA at 25 has had the disease 5 years.
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