Hi, i posted back in 2018 that my esr levels were raised at 6.6., I had some good advice back then and didn't really worry about it too much. However, I have just had another (private ) test, which showed my esr levels now at 9.3, which is showing some consistency with the raised levels. I am diagnosed with generalised…
Hi, I suffer from osteoarthritis in my hip. I was due to have (much delayed) surgery tomorrow but it has been cancelled. Of course, no-one knows how long it will be until I am offered surgery again. My condition has been categorized by my consultant as both 'urgent' and 'severe'. If surgery is delayed and my condition…
Hi i am just enquiring, after suffering with terrible right knee for the past 3 - 4 years due to arthritis brought on by damage to my medial meniscus cartilage i saw a specialist last July who examined all my MRI scans and Xrays he recommended i undergo a partial knee replacement. I was put on the waiting list there and…
Hello I am interested to know whether versus arthritis is specifically for arthritis sufferers or whether it is a good place to come for information on other autoimmune diseases. I have been suffering with an inflammatory disease since January but unfortunately I have not had a confirmed diagnosis.
I have been diagnosed with arthritis in my right hip, can the pain travel through the leg and into the foot. Last week my foot began to hurt and a few days later I could not walk. I am now in pain from my hip to my foot and have had to use crutches to get about. my doctor isn’t seeing patients so I have had to speak to him…
Hello I am taking methatrexate by injection for over one year and find that I suffer a throbbing Headache and swelling of my neck nodes for up to 3 days afterwards. Then it eases and is ok. Is this a typical side effect and can you suggest anything paul
Hi, I am waiting for a hip replacement which I've just heard has been delayed till February. In the meantime I've developed a serious problem with my neck which has been stopping me from sleeping and giving me severe pins and needles in my fingertips. I ended up in A&E, where I saw a physio who said she would write to my…
Hi, Ive had Osteoarthritis of the hips for the last 4/5 years and have been managing the condition ok, however recently in the last 4/5 weeks I’ve been experiencing pain in my tailbone after sitting for long periods at my office desk, is this likely to be associated pain or should I get this checked? I am having further…
Hi, I am currently on leflunomide. I have been on this drug for 6weeks. I have experienced some hair thinning and I was wondering if this will settle down. Thanks Helen
Hi I have not had a formal diagnosis (ie no blood tests etc) but my GP has previously said he thinks I have OA in my hands and fingers. It has been getting really painful recently and also gripping things is much worse. What questions should I be asking him? It is really getting me down. I know there are people on here…
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