When i am in bed i do not move when asleep for a while so when i am about to turnover i am in such pain and have to get up and sit in the chair until i am back to an ache. I have a memory foam pillow 'No diference than b4' I am on alot of meds for all sorts one being buprenorphine for an old problem wich does help me put…
Hello I have had RA for the last 25 years. 2 months ago I had to stop my methotrexate and abatacept infusions due to an on going infection I have. In the last couple of weeks I have been in pain under my left armpit and breast ( there are no lumps) can this be a flare up of arthritis as not sure if you can get arthritis…
Hi, I've recently received a letter from my Rheumatology Department about the PREVeNT RA study. "PREVeNT RA is a study which is funded by the Medical Research Council and Association of Pharmaceutical Industries and is being run by the University of Manchester. The study’s aims are to set up a national register of first…
hi don,t know where to start feeling pain all over my body in every joint bad stomachs headaches like my head is being ripped open tired and weak put can,t sleep. i.ve been to doctors and he.s done blood tests which have all come back normal I phoned my doctors yesturday because I started feeling tingling and numbness in…
Hi I wad diagnosed about 3 years ago with OA in my right hip at the age of 39. I've now been told that I have OA on either side of my spine where it joins my hip but that my left hip is ok. Ive also been referred to the muscular skeletal department. I was wondering if the OA on either side of my spine has a name because…
Hi - I would like to ask for some advice on getting a diagnosis that I can have confidence in. Brief history Mid 40s, female overweight - no significant problems until January this year. One knee is painful and might be linked to repetitive movements associated with spot welding - assumption osteo-arthritis, also had an…
female 39 This RA has came on very quickly to me in the past six months and i have just had the results back from the doctors. How bad is that ? What can i expect? Can't believe how debilitating this has become, sore fingers,toes,shoulders etc. You probably already know that! Any help and tips ,gratefully accepted? fionah x
I put a post on the living with arthritis page but no one seemed to have had any similar problems. I have recently been told that I have OA in my hands, having already got problems with my feet and ankle. I have had hypermobile joints since childhood. I have also had Carpel Tunnel in both hands for over ten years. I…
Can you tell me if I'm entitled to getting another consultant's view on my RA?
hello, i was wondering if can help me with some info. I am 25yr old and have had pain in my joints (swelling, clicking, grinding) hands and knees/ankles/hip for last 5years i went to doctors they then referred me to see specialist which said it was reactive arthritis. I had a baby 16month ago and since then my joints have…
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