I started having problems 12 months ago, hands and feet swelling, pain in wrists, elbows, shoulders etc. I went to the doctors 3 or 4 times in the following months until finally one of the doctors had blood tests done that showed I may have rheumatoid arthritis and referred me to a rheumotologist. In June I was sent an…
can any one help im confused my xrays say ive got moderate osteoarthritis but the mri scan results are normal? why do my knees hurt so much if the mri is normal :?:
Hi I've recently joined. I suffer from PsA - had it for 5 years now, but currently on no medication. This is because the liver is not coping with all the meds. Anyhow at the moment I'm not getting a lot of support at work, so I'm finding that I'm crying a lot more. I cry in the morning over breakfast, in the evenings at…
needing some adivce i am getting numness in my bottom everytime i sit to relax after work it happened a few times this week but when i touch my bottom i can still feel me touching it what should i do as i dont want to waste anyone time
I am still on incapacity and been doing some theroputic work a few hours a week. I do not know how many hour the limit you are allowed to do. I have been interested in setting up a support group for ra sufferers and a bit in dark about the hours. I do not trust speaking to benefits people have u any idea suncatcher
Hi I have been claiming the lowest rate of DLa for over a year as I had problems with my left shoulder. The reason I was given this amount was because I am unable to cook a meal for myself.The cause of the problem is due to Ostio athritus in the neck and spine. I had a op last October to remove some bone and also spurs…
Sorry - this is going to be a bit long. :? I recieved my dreaded letter from DWP (eventually) on Saturday to say I )had 0 points and therefore would not be getting ESA from 25th May?? I received a full payment Friday 4th July, so that seems strange, although not complaining about that. I am 61 in September and only have 8…
What is it htat is a likely trigger to a cause for this. I have suffered from this for 8 years now and still dont know how it has come about ? any idea :? Peter
hi new to this, i have been told i have wear and tear arthritis this affects my hands right knee,left ankle and top and bottom of my spine, i am on naproxyn, and depending on the pain tramadol, cocodemol or paracetemol (although i tend to try and limit these as i dont like being dependant on painkillers) i take…
5 weeks ago I had the ball and socket of my left hip taken away, and I wondered if anyone out there has had similar and how life is now for him/her? I know its called a GIRDLESTONE PROCEDURE but there isn't much information about it. HELP PLEASE SOMEONE!
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