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Re: Hello I’m new & struggling working with meds & pain
Hiya Linda Is it possible to work part time. I have osteoarthritis in my lower spine and sitting at a desk for 8 hours a day and then driving to and from work made my back pain worse. I work Tue/Thur…1 -
Re: Hello I’m new & struggling working with meds & pain
Pain is exhausting isn't it? Is work supportive? Can they offer any working from home or is that impossible? I think you sound as though you need more rest. When I was working full time with Arthriti…1 -
Re: Hello I’m new & struggling working with meds & pain
Hello @LindaJJ Welcome to our online forum. We are a friendly group of people who try to help each other out with support and information. I understand you have OA in your thumb. knee, shoulder and b…1 -
Re: New member Romford
Hello @candicef Welcome to our online forum. I hope you will find it a safe and interesting place to interact with other members and share experiences . Being diagnosed with a new condition can be ve…1 -
Re: Applying for PIP - is there specific RA help or guidance
don't totally rely on getting help filling in the forms, although I would say that is the way to go I've just used a local advice center to help fill in mine they even sent them off for me, you will …1 -
Re: Hello 👋
Hello @ALander I am glad you have found our online forum and I hope you will find it a useful place for support and advice from our members. It sounds as if your osteoarthritis is causing you problem…1 -
Re: Hello, I'm New - Misconceptions
Hi @Myjointssuck I'm totally with you on the appalling way we are treated by some medical professionals. In 2020 I had. Trapeziectomy on my left hand. Last year I went to see the physio attached to t…1 -
Re: Hello, I'm New - Misconceptions
Hello @Myjointssuck and welcome to our friendly and supportive Community. I hope that will be your experience as well. So good to hear that you finally found a doctor who did something about your art…1 -
Re: New to all this
Yes folic acid except MTX day. @Alan7690 and yes I live my life absolutely as normal. Like Jamie I always have a small hand sanitiser with me (did so pre-covid too) and am sensible. @jamieA that woma…1 -
Re: New member
Hello @Jasimons John, welcome to the Versus Arthritis online community. I see from your post that you have Osteoarthritis in your lumbar spine. Life can certainly be very difficult living with Arthri…1
