In the 24 hours following my MTX dose I experience significant anxiety symptoms. Every month I’m surprised by this. My RA clinic nurse wasn’t aware of it- has anyone else experienced this?
Any thoughts on what supplements help or should be avoided? I am prescribed Gabapentin so don't want to interfere with its efficacy. Have previously used nagnesium, still taking multi vitamin daily. Heard good reports about turmeric and vitamin D but wish to proceed with caution.
Any advice on the best time to take Gabapentin. I start today with one tablet, two tomorrow and three the day after. From then on I take three a day. I have been taking Zapain with little relief other than a good night's sleep!
I have osteoarthritis in my lower spine , SI joint and both hips of which my right hip was replaced in January . My question is what treatment and support should I be getting to help with my mobility , pain and quality of life . I have a GP who is not interested and will not give me any pain relief or refer me for…
Good morning all first of all I would like to say thank you to everybody associated to this site as I have found it so valuable, I don’t post a lot but I’m always reading what fellow suffers are saying.I have put a similar post before but I’m now at the end of my tether and don’t know really what to do.I feel I have…
Hi, I just wondered if anyone has had experience of platelet infused plasma treatment and if so, what their outcomes were? My consultant has recommended this for OA knee and is approaching my insurance company to see if they will cover it.
I was diagnosed with cervical spondylosis and chondromalacia patella. I was 39 and had a good career, due to a combination of severe pain in my knees and depression/anxiety I resigned from my career believing within a year I would re- apply for another post - that never happened. The pain was too much and it never let up.…
Hello all My 19 year old son started Imraldi 8 weeks ago following his diagnosis of psoriasis and Ankylosing Spondylitis (4 injections so far). He started university just over a month ago and whilst the Imraldi has helped ease his back pain, he has had chest infections, sore throats and colds pretty much ever since. He is…
Hi there. I've been diagnosed with spondyloarthritis after 3 years of pelvic and back pain. August saw my knee and elbow swell so treatment ramped up. I was put on Etoricoxib by private rheumatologist (I booked an appointment as I was told it was a 20 wk wait for NHS) then 2 weeks LATER I got my NHS appointment. The…
Several yrs ago I was told I had Athritis in both hands,recently been told I have osteoarthritis in my left knee.Recently having alot of pain/stiffness in other joints where pain killers ( already take morphine for my bk) are not touching it & all I want to do is sleep.Moved to a new city,Birmingham,Dr is not the easiest…
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