I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid arthritis in October 2020 and throughout the pandemic, I have not received a shielding letter I'm guessing because I've only recently had the diagnosis ( I'm taking methotrexate and steroids). Does this mean that there will be a delay with me receiving the vaccine?
Hi, I have OA in many joints. Recently diagnosed in neck and spine. I had my first Covid jab yesterday and was impressed with efficiency of the system. Feeling fine afterwards I went straight back to my car but had to sit down due to lightheadedness - nothing serious but taken back inside and monitored. All was well for…
Hi I'm new on here could you or indeed your members tell me does tumeric help with osteoarthritis or is it just another gimmick. Thanks
I am 82 and have always been active until 3 4 years ago when I have had to take pain killers to manage. I have had a total hip replacement, have steroid injections, not at present because of pandemic, for my shoulder. I also have severe stenosis in my lower back. What I cannot get my doctor to address is the constant…
Does being on Methotrexate lower your immune system or is it already working overtime with having PSA or will taking Methotrexate make it normal what it should be ? I don’t really understand it and it worry’s me as I’m due to start it , also with Covid about is our immune system so low we will put our self more at risk by…
I've been under the impression that I have had oa for about forty years, it has affected most of my joints at one time or another and I had a tkr in 2019. Recently though I have been seeing a rheumatologist as I have high Ana's and been diagnosed with Raynauds. The doctor would like me to start on hydroxichloiquine my…
Hi, I'm recently diagnosed with RA and have been prescribed hydroxychloroquine. I'm 16 days in and I've started getting shortness of breath over the last 5/6 days. I have very slight chest pressure. I'm also getting lightheaded as well. Are these side effects of the tablets or is there something else going on? I feel fit &…
Hi, I took my 2 dogs to the vets yesterday for their annual vaccinations, before they took my dogs they asked if anyone living in our house was immune comprised as the kennel cough vaccine is a live vaccine! My 22 year old daughter has had JIA since she was 1 year old, she still lives at home, she takes 15mg of…
Sorry I asked the question above just concerned for when invited to take up the covid vaccine that if I have just taken my golimumab I will not be able to take up the offer of the covid vaccination can you offer any advice please
Hi, are there any pages on the website where information or advice about PIP can be accessed please?
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