Hi Im a fit 56yr old male and just got diagnosed. GP put me on inflamatories first then 20mg steroids. Pain still still v bad in shoulders and hips so eventually sent to hospital for tests for 3 days. On high dose in hospital so felt quite good. On 40mg steroids now since sat 15th May 2021. Feel better than i was but way…
Hello, I have rheumatoid arthritis and am on methotrexate 25mg per week. I had my first vaccination jab (Astra Zeneca) over 3 weeks ago at the beginning of March. I am in the Biobank study group and I was offered a blood test to check for Covid antibodies. I did my test yesterday and it was negative for antibodies. I've…
Why do I feel worse than I would of done pre Arthritis diagnosis when I become ill? I am really struggling when becoming poorly with things like a common cold and finding it frustrating as it seems to floor me. I was one of those that with a cold and flu tablet could carry on and do my job, live my life etc and now I seem…
I have multiple joints steadily getting worse with osteoarthritis. X-rays do not reveal how bad it is and this annoys me as I feel that gp disregards my pain. Recently X-ray of knee revealed nothing much, however MRI revealed whole knee affected quite badly by osteoarthritis. Why do professionals bother with X-rays if they…
I was diagnosed with advanced arthritis in my left hip in November last year. I have gone to no pain to barely being able to walk in this time. I can’t even sit or lie down without pain. My query is that despite trying numerous pain killer/anti inflammatory combinations nothing works! It’s not even that they don’t do much,…
I have been in an acute flare up for 10 days & am in severe pain. Has anyone else experienced referred pain to lower leg, ankle, thigh, hip and lower back with knee arthritis? Its so widespread. I was referred to knee surgeon back in 2019, & finally got hold of a GP to get them to refer me again this week. Not getting any…
Hello , I have not been on here for a while, could anyone recommend a good knee support, I have tried many but they have been returned to the supplier and the last one I purchased has made the pain in my knee worse, although I am taking pain killers I can only take two every four hours. Your help is much appreciated. Thank…
W I am on the waiting list for a hip replacement, just wondering how long I might have to wait- is it really “how long is a piece of string?” I just want to be able to mentally prepare myself .
Hi, I’ve had osteoarthritis in my hands for some years now and it comes and goes, but I’m having a painful flare up just now. There are knobbly joints but they don’t actually hurt, it’s the pain and tingling in hands and wrists that’s the worst. My GP has been helpful and I’ve had my hands X-rayed and then told its “ wear…
Good morning I have tested positive with Covid and fortunately I am feeling very well Does anyone know if I should take my Methotrexate today and my Adalimumab injection this Thursday Many thanks
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