Hi, I have been seeing a rheumatologist on and off for about 10 years now. (I am now 27) When I was younger (about 3 or 4) I had Juvenile Arthritis in my wrists and ankles. I grew out of that within a couple of years, and when I was 15 I twisted my knee and the following day it had swelled up. Since then I have had…
I would be grateful for any help or advice I have had OA in my lumber Thorasic and Cervical regions of my spine and also in both of my hips and was given a Bone density scan which showed the OA has progressed to Osteopena for this the consultant prescribed Alendronic Acid tablets 70mg which I take once a week from 30/03…
Hi I start this next week. The leaflet I got was vague and googling hasn't helped much. Do you have any information on this one specifically? Many thanks Gxx
Hello :) . I put the telly on this morning just as Chris Beardshaw at Chelsea was saying that when he was 13 his joints were seizing up and bones joining together and he'd more than likely be in a wheelchair by the time he was 25 (IIRC). Now, as you and I know, he's a fit bloke ;) so there are obviously things you can do…
Good morning. My name is Keith Clear and I am Co-Chair of Medway Parent and Carers Forum. This is an independent parent led group who sit in partnership with health, social care and Medway Council in helping to shape services around the needs of all families with children and young people with disabilities and additional…
Can it really be oa? It started in my big toe. I had a bunion op 20 years ago. Had another one, same foot, in January. Surgeon debribed the joint too as I had oa in it. Surgery pain has gone but the oa pain is back! Meanwhile, since last summer the pain in my wrists has got worse and worse. Rheumatologist says its oa too.…
Hi I was diagnosed with facet joint arthritis and degenerative disc disease about 2 years ago ,i'd like to know if arthritis can spread I have pain in my neck shoulders elbow I can't use my right hand very well it's weak and painful I had carpal tunnel surgery which was really good I thought that was causing my hand pain…
Hello, I live and work in the UK but have been offered a job in Auckland. The situation I am in is that for a number of years I have been receiving infliximab infusions for my psoriatic arthritis. My medication is integral to my health so I need to carry on taking it however, I do not know if this drug is covered in NZ.…
Hi My wife has arthritis in her hands, wrists & elbows, also small cataracts in both eyes. As such she finds it almost impossible to use our desk top PC. She reads using a "Hold-it" adjustable floor stand, which is built to accommodate a laptop, etc. Has anyone any information on a unit suitable for her conditions? Voice…
Hi. My little girl was recently diagnosed with arthritus. She was given a steroid injection which made a massive improvement but the doctors are still concerned. They are recommending methatrixate (hope ive spelled that right) I am very anxious about this as I am very worried about the side effects on such a young child,…
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