Hi all So after a pretty rough 6 months it turns out I have RA. It’s been a steep learning curve and thanks to a great consultant, a couple of steroid jabs, and a prescription of DMARDs the joint pain is pretty much under control. I just get an occasional “reminder” from my wrists and feet. HOWEVER this whole thing started…
Hi I'm looking for some advice as to whether myself and my friend who both have RA were discriminated against at lunchtime. We had booked a table at a gastropub which we frequently visit. On arrival we were taken to a table in the bar area with two sagging armchairs which were unsuitable for dining, as we could not sit…
Hi, I am currently on my second Biologic for PsA (Secukinamab) prior to that I was on Humira which failed after approximately 2.5 years of working well. I have only had a more partial response to Secukinamab since starting it 12 months ago. I would say it only partially alleviates the symptoms of joint swelling and pain…
So the wet weather has arrived and although I'm taking the normal medication I've been aching, limbs feel heavy for the past 2 days. I just want to stay in bed. I'm not though, have gone to work (only work mornings) but body feels drained. I haven't been overdoing it recently i.e. gardening/decorating. Just normal daily…
Hello, I joined the forum today to ask some questions about my current situation. I am a 32 year old male, I have been suffering with joint pain since I was about 22. It started with cracking in my neck (with associated pain and fatigue), at first this was really when I had over exerted myself. Over the years the cracking…
Hello Helpline Team, I am new to the forum. I have a diagnosis of PsA and waiting for confirmation on if I have AS as well. I am 47 and I work, I’m a wife and mum. I have been trying to keep life with my condition(s) together for years, but recently my PsA has become unresponsive to my biologic and I have found myself…
Recently been diagnosed after fall and X-ray with osteoarthritis shoulder , neck and head. Sometimes excruciating pain when reaching for something in kitchen or stretching for something. Noticed top of wrist is very swollen and looks permanently bruised. Also pain in other body parts. Came to bed last night with terrible…
Hi i have been suffering pain in my body since 2012 when i was 41 years old. One day i just got pain in my feet and pain in both knees and elbows. One week they would hurt bad and the next the pain would move somewhere else. I was eventually referred to the rheumatologist who said i had arthritis in my feet but because…
Hello, I'm new on the forum & am very happy to have found you. I was diagnosed with RD 8 years ago. I've been on Hydroxychloroquine since then. My RA has ramped up in the last few months so I have been prescribed Leflunomide on top of the Hydroxychloroquine. On reading the instructions accompanying the new drugs, it…
I have rheumatoid and oesteo arthritis, had trapizectomy last monday so 8 days ago, site where I presume incision has been made is very sore, feel like a burning sensation. I'm back for check and full cast on thursday. Is this sensation usual?
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