Hi, I was recently diagnosed with advanced arthritis in my hip and I required a hip replacement, which I was lucky to have a couple of weeks ago. I have read a lot and can't thank Versus Arthritis enough. I am now wondering if it is likely that I will have to have the other hip replaced at some time. Also, what are the…
I have OA in big toe joint. Not overweight, eat healthily and like to be active. Consultant advised fusion of big toe joint, am against this as worried will only move the problem elsewhere in foot with change of gait. GP prescribed me Naproxen 500mg to take on an as and when basis.This has worked well for two and half…
Hi, I am currently on 25mg methotrexate per week. Not being too effective, I am about to start taking adalimumab 40mg fortnightly together with the methotrexate. Any advice on side effects? Bit worried, I know there are side effects with all drugs. Any insight would be appreciated.
Hello, Sue here, just registered. I have arthritis in my left knee has been about 2 years now. After about 3 months it seemed to disappear and reared its ugly head again about 3 months ago. I also have additional pain down the inside of my left calf and in my thigh and buttock. Every step is paintful. My GP only offers…
Can some tell me whay grade L5/LS 11mm anterolisthesis please?
Hi I posted a few days ago regarding recent diagnosis of RA. I was prescribed Hydroxychloroquine however after 4 days this has given me a very high heart rate and pounding. I have stopped this but would like to know if anyone had any luck or experience with Sulfasalazine as when my rheumatologist is available next week I…
Hello, I’m due to start certolizumab pegol injections next week and I’m feeling very worried about it. I was wondering if you might have any tips on keeping calm while injecting or if there is any sort of technic I can use to reduce any pain it may cause… not sure if this is possible. I’ve just got a needle fear that’s all…
Hi I have recently been diagnosed with RA where the doctor said i have very high antibodies. It all came as a shock and I didn't take much in after that. I've since done extensive research, I have pain in my wrists and shoulders. My knees hurt for a while but that has fixed itself. The thing that baffles me is that I have…
Hi, I started on Methotrexate in March for Psa, I then started Amgevita in June. This is the best I've felt but in the last 6 weeks my liver results have gone really high after being low since March. I've to stop methotrexate to see if this makes a difference. Will I now need to change medication and will my pain and…
Hi all, could someone help and give me some advice. I am currently on the sick from work due to my depression and osteoarthritis in my knee as it got too much for me to deal with, as I work in retail. I have had a work capability meeting and occupational health doctor has ask my employer to consider me to still work the 3…
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