hi, I went to my Doctor in 2007 and the report he sent to Chiropody is, "This lady has many pains and normal blood etsts (take it thats his typo not a mystery medical word LOL) and presuably has a fibromyalgia type problem. However she also has oA of the first mtp- can you do something for this?" Turned out 2 years later I…
In 2009 i was diagnosed with osteo arthritis in my right knee, on seeing the consultant at the local hospital, he was dismissive and agressive about my condition and told me if i was still suffering when 70 (I am in my mid 50's), he may if he felt like it do a knee replacement, and when i asked what do i do in the meantime…
My apologies if I've addressed this to the wrong place. This is the first time I've used this forum. I've had a number of unsolicited phone calls recently where some very polite person asks if I suffer from arthritis. While I'd be willing to give detailed info about my health to a reputable organisation - such as Arthritis…
My daughter has just been put onto Methotrexate and I was told she needs to have monthly blood tests for a few months. I am putting dates into my diary as reminders to book these alongside the days of giving her the medicine, and my question is are the blood tests done the same date each month or is it 4-weekly So if she…
Can somebody tell me what Avascular Necrosis is? I am going to have my first appointment with the Orthopaedic Consultant on Wednesday regarding this and im scared
Hi, I have had a few odd aches and pains in my fingers over the years. But I have noticed that it is now daily and in all my fingers, and not just the joints! I have made 2 changes in my lifestyle lately and am wondering if these have triggered something. I have started cycling for about half an hour each day and have also…
Are there any of the 6 week courses running in or near to Chelmsford, Essex in the near future. I had a look on your regional maps but couldn't find any details. Thank you. Janet
Hi, Having just arrived in Fuerteventura on holiday from the UK, stored my Etanercept in the specially requested hotel room fridge, found out this afternoon (20 hours later) that the fridge is not working properly. My syringes for the next 2 weeks have therefore got to room temperature and have been for about 20 hours I…
Been a long battle really social services will not help because I have a mh worker I am on my third one who is like the previous ones useless everything I ask for she gives her explanation which means no I am mentally ill care for husband and have problems with my disc which affects my hip I have an advocate who has fought…
Hi ! I'm new to this forum so sorry if this has been posted in the wrong area. I'm at my wits end which is why I have been up surfing for info since 5.30 am and thought a post on this site might be useful. I have had RA for 9 years. I've been through various treatments which had varying degrees of success however it was…
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