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Re: Difficulties with pain management.
@EagerEarnie18 I to have recently started biologics, I feel they help but still early days ( had 6 injections). I'm realising I feel tierd for 2 days post injection so managing that is a new thing . …1 -
Re: Difficulties with pain management.
Hi @EagerEarnie18 By the sound of it I'm at the other end of the age spectrum - I was diagnosed with inflammatory arthritis (psoriatic arthritis) 3 years ago at 65 so I don't know how relevant you'll…1 -
Re: Anyone with a vomit phobia on Methotrexate
Hello @Cara123 not sure about a phobia, but doctors seem to give folic acid to try avoid some side-effects - see below It might be worth raising it with your GP/Consultant1 -
Re: Nuffield Health Joint Pain Programme
Hi all Just a bit if information for anyone looking to join this programme, I applied in September just missing the last course and have just had a phone call from the Gym. Because I have had an inje…1 -
Re: Naproxen affecting potassium levels?
There is no note of Naproxen increasing potassium. My partner (kidney patient) has to watch potassium levels. So check your diet. Avoid bananas, potatoes, chocolate, and too much processed meats - sa…1 -
Re: Recently diagnosed with OA and feeling overwhelmed
Hi @NicoS Please don't apologise for moaning, this forum is exactly the place where we understand... It does seem so unfair you have obviously worked very hard to lose weight and get active. This can…1 -
Re: Recently diagnosed with OA and feeling overwhelmed
Hello @NicoS and welcome to the online community. We are a friendly and supportive group and I hope that will be your experience as well. Sorry to hear you have concerns about Osteoarthritis the foll…1 -
Re: Recently been diagnosed
You say your symptoms are fairly mild which a good reason to start taking medication ASAP. Rheumatoid arthritis is progressive and the sooner it is controlled the less damage it will do. Methotrexate…2 -
Re: Saying hi
@Denis68 Operation is a miracle! After two years of inceasingly unbearable pain, I woke up pain free from HRS! I had a kind of ache in hip and leg for a couple of weeks, but that's all. Now 6 weeks i…3 -
Re: Recently been diagnosed
Hi @Cara123 Welcome to the Online Community, we are a supportive friendly group here. You've recently been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and have concerns about the medication methotrexate. I u…1
