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Re: Just been diagnosed with RA and possibly Sjogrens
Good morning @betty26 welcome to the online community. I am very impressed with your Rheumatologist. This is the first time anyone has ever said they were given a Methotrexate (MTX) injection. I am s…1 -
Re: Hello from my wife and I
Hi @SimonH61 Welcome to the online community,glad you have found us. You dont say which arthritis you have,it would be good if you could explain as we can help you much more. Hope this link helps in …1 -
Re: Trapeziectomy
Hi @Valerie21580 I had a trapeziectomy in 2020 and the first few days are extremely uncomfortable. I was in a plaster cast and sling for two weeks and found sleeping easier if I surrounded myself in …1 -
Re: HRT and O/A
Hello @OB1 and welcome to the Community. Can I suggest that you search on this Community (magnifying glass at the top) for HRT. It brings up a lot of discussions on HRT and arthritis which might help…1 -
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
