I take injectable Methotrexate for Rheumatoid Arthritis and want to check I should continue to do so if I am positive for Covid? i am scared at how this may affect me as I am a single parent with 2 kids at home, 1 who is also positive so any tips on staying healthy would be great x
Hi gang, Just a quick question, I had my first dose of methotrexate last Sunday after an appointment on Friday with my rheumatologist… I was originally taking Sulfasalizine but I’m still in pain and my ESR and CRP levels are still high, so we’ve gone onto 15mg of Methotrexate. Apart from feeling sick and tired I haven’t…
Dear Team . I live in Burwell Cambridgeshire and I know I have OA as I’ve had a knee MRI last year and the orthopaedic surgeon said I had osteomalacia in my right knee cap , a torn meniscus following a fall and OA in the bony ends of femur and tibia. I also get lots of pain in both my thumb joints, my left big toe joint…
I don't know where to start. I have never had fatigue this bad before. I was diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis about 8 years ago. The fatigue is so bad that I didn't even feel safe driving. I am wondering has anyone else has experienced this or any tips and advice. As many people are aware - more sleep doesn't seem to…
Is it only me who is comfused abour eligibility for spring booster? I am unsure if that is only for the people who are severely immunosupressed (needed 3 prime doses) only or whether it includes all immumosupressed (needed 2 prime doses). The guidance is unclear and I would like some advice on this and if it is unclear as…
So I see my rheumatologist got discharged now I been referred as my pain is not subsiding with the pain relief offered to me by my gp I was on cocodomal and it doesn't work cant take naproxen due to digestion problems or have the gels and creams due to my psorasis has this happened to anyone else it's making me so down I…
Hello I have been treated for Osteoarthritis for the last 8 years , last week I had a chiro appraisal and was told I do not have Osteoarthritis as my joints are way to supple they suggest it is either rheumatoid or another type of inflammatory disorder, im feeling very confused
I am on the waiting list for a replacement knee due to OA in left knee. I have a lot of pain in this knee. My right knee has quite suddenly become really painful. I am waiting for a physio appointment. My pain at the moment been is really bad. I take codeine, amitriptyline, pregablin, and sertraline (I have fibromyalgia as…
I have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in june I applied for pip took it mandatory decision as was refused it . The tell me today I not entitled to it and my gp gives me cocodamol for pain I cant have naproxen causes stomach problems I'm on omeprazole. And cant have the gels due to psorasis . I have splints for my hands…
Hi, I'm on Abatacept which is my 5th biologic. I've been on it for 6 weeks now and the pain in my legs is so much worse. I've been diagnosed with RA and Psoriatic arthritis of the legs. I'm also taking 15mg of methotrexate. Recently I've had severe pain in my jaw and wondered if there is a connection? My teeth don't hurt…
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