I’m trying to reach out to my Dr. Annmarie Plate who did my wrist fusion on 9-11. Because she said I would get claw fingers in 10 or 15 years. My index finger started about two years ago and now the thum and a 3rd one. They stay closed. I can snap them open with pain but they just close again. I can’t find the Dr. who did…
Good day. I am new to the group. I am 42 and was diagnosed with acute inflammatory arthritis last year. I had steroid injection on middle finger and thumb joints when it got swollen. Aside from that I only feel slight joint pain, one time my knee got swollen but it was okay after few days. I had blood test 2x last April…
I’m 36 and recently diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my neck, brought on by a neck break 5 years ago. I have been getting more and more flare ups recently and painkillers just seem to dull the pain for a while. I was wondering if anyone has some tips as swimming, pain killers and physio don’t seem to really help. Will…
Recently my hands have been very painful and joints have been swelling and fingers locking. Also had loads of pain in my right hip and have to sleep with a heat pad. Gp said it was Osteoarthritis and gave me Naproxen. I got sent for x-rays and just had a call to tell me no further action needed? When I asked the…
Hi everyone So Im still walking ok after my first two depo meldrone shots and my RA doc has given my GP info on my new meds to give me. Methotrexate, hydroxychloroquine & folic acid. I would like to know what not to eat while on this as Im a bit confused to be honest as some people say stay of citris drinks and another no…
Hi, I tried ringing your helpline on Thursday but got no response. You were closed Friday and I tried again this morning and was told that you would call back within 2 days! My issue is that I have arthritis in my hands, diagnosed last year, in my feet diagnosed in May, and June, and left knee, diagnosed last week. I saw…
Hi everyone I have been reading alot about hairloss while using meth, is this the case for every user or just some people? Sent from my SM-G361F using Tapatalk
My Father suffers chronically with both osteo and rheumatoid arthritis. He's been taking Emflex for years and it really helps him. The pharmacists for the nhs say it is no longer available. Does anybody know whether he can buy privately, or is there an identical drug still available but under a different name? Thanks
Good morning, I am new to the group. Please can you help with 2 questions, I have been advised by my GP, that I have arthritis in both knees. Can you advise me if I can request a referral to a orthopedic team? The Gp, gave me little info, except exercise, and Co codamol? I am 54, and struggled for around 5 years, although…
I am away for the week. Benepali inj is due tomorrow, but yesterday it hit 29 degrees, can I still use it?
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