Hi I am new to this site I have had osteoarthritis of the knee for about 5years the last year has been extremely painful having steroid injections does not seem to be working. Over the last two weeks the pain seems to be fluctuating the pain goes for a couple of days then returns is this part of the symptoms. My GP was…
I'm about to start using methotrexate to treat psoriatic arthritis and I've just received my medication from the chemist and the bottle has a note added avoid cola drinks. Can you give any advice ? Is it avoid for the days either side of taking tablets or avoid drinking carbonated drinks altogether?? Sent from my iPhone…
I have OA and last saw consultant last year when he did a carpal tunnel release. My X-rays showed that I have very little cartilage left on joints of right hand & he warned me pain was probably not due to carpal tunnel but would do this op first to rule it out. (I was also suffering from extreme pins & needles etc.) In the…
My husband has reactive arthritis as a result of BCG treatment for bladder cancer. His joints have been so painful. The GP has prescribed a range of different painkillers. They manage the pain to differing degrees. The strongest ones just simply wipe him out. Is there any treatment for the underlying condition and cause of…
I have OA in both knees early stages so shouldn't be causing me as much pain as it is. Also have it in my left thumb which swells daily and causes pain, my right hand is starting to feel the same. I recently had an MRI scan on my neck which showed wear and tear which I assume is OA? I didnt ask how advanced or bad the wear…
Hi I hae sero Negative RA OA and I am awating a knee replacement Oer the last 11 weeks I hae had welt like rash all oer my body and hae been feeling Ill I had a biopsy done and I have been told it is Urticaria vascultis I hae been refered to Dermatolgy as Urgent I was just wondering what to expect and how I can help myself…
Hi Ive had oa in my right hip for the last 6 years and I've been under the care of a hip consultant for about 3 years but I have stiffness and pain in my lower back. Before he referred me my GP mentioned in conversation that there are slight signs of oa where my hip joint touches the spine those were his exact words and he…
Hi, I'm 52 year old fella, very recently diagnosed with PA. I've suffered with arthritis for years but the psioratic connection has only just become apparent. I've trouble in several joints but the main problem for me is my hips, it's really limiting what I can do and is getting me down a bit. I'm off work at the mo…
My wife, who is 56 years old and has a BMI of 22, has just been diagnosed with mild-to-moderate osteoartthiritis in her right hip. I know this in itself doesn't figure very highly in the scale of human suffering, but as it comes on top of a mastectomy and reconstruction six years ago, followed by a total hysterectomy, skin…
I've been suffering from osteoarthritis for some years now,spine related and hips. This last week or so I'm getting pain in my groin. And when I go to stand up I get pain radiating down the front of my leg. I was told by a friend it could be trapped nerve. I'm not convinced. Could I have your view on this please.
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