Hello I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in my hands and feet about 6 years ago. I have been taking methotrexate which has kept the symptoms at bay, I don't have any pain at all now. But for a few days now I have had pain in my right shoulder, I can hardly raise my arm from my side. My question is this, could this…
Hi I was diagnosed last Thursday with RA and told to take Methotrexate and another anti malarial which I start on Monday. They gave me a large injection there and then of steroids I believe in to my glutes. It is now Sunday and where as before I hardly had any symptoms now all my joints are swollen and stiff and I can…
My 18 year old daughter has a 17.5mg Methotrexate injection weekly for her JIA. Is it ok for her to have the Meningitis ACWY Vaccination?
Hi guys, I am new here and I was just wondering what your preferences are regarding taking Methotrexate orally vs subcutaneously. I was diagnosed with inflammatory arthritis back in 2014, and was started on Hydroxychloroquine/Plaquenil... and then we added 10mg Methotrexate in March this year. I am having quite a lot of GI…
Hello, At present I have diahorrea and have had it for 4 days, appears to settling although I have no appetite. I am due to take my golimumab injection in 2 days time. Should I postpone my injection if my diahorrea is still active. Can't seem to see anything on the instruction apart from refraining from the injection if…
After my physio sessions I'm in agony - have OA in my knees - physio is the only treatment I'm getting at the mo as have not seen a consultant yet - been waiting since Oct. Should physio leave me in agony for days?
Someone told me about a web site called DuoLingo. I looked it up and you can learn a language (almost any) from very basic. You learn to write and speak. It gives you help, and it is fun. You can share on line and as you progress you earn "rewards". It is something different to do on those "tired painful Days". Give it a…
Hey, so this is my first time posting here. My apologies if this is the wrong sub form. So, I'm 16, and I've had pain in my knees for the best part of 5-6 years. It's been almost constant, and is so bad that I can't even sit down for longer than 10 minutes without stretching my legs out to try and relive some of the pain…
Where can I get a copy of your challenging pain mindfulness cd please? Thanks Sue
Hi there, I was hoping I could get some advice/help on a recent diagnosis. I have had fibromyalgia for over 10 years now but recently been having quite a bit of joint pain and swelling, particularly in my hands and ankles which is really bad on waking and can last a couple of hours but sometimes throughout the day. I have…
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