14yrs ago I was under the rheumatology I never got a definite diagnosis of RA and was on sulfasalazine for about a year then the consultant told me it was unlikely RA and discharged me and stopped the meds. I have advanced osteoarthritis in my left knee. I take cocodomol. I cannot take NSAIDS as I am on blood thinners.In…
Hi everyone, I’m new to the Community, although have suffered from PsA for several years, plus osteoarthritis for even longer. I’d like to hear from anyone who is or has been on Cosentyx for PsA as I’m about to start this biologic and reading the reviews online about side effects is very scary! I was originally on…
Hello, I have only just found this community, and am so glad because I feel dreadful. I started taking Leflunomide just 2 weeks ago. I have RA and other health problems for which I take a whole list of strong medications. I have been feeling nauseous, dizzy, losing my balance and now my tinnitus is so loud I want to cry.…
Hi there. I'm 64, have Type 1 diabetes, but am fairly active (I cycle or do an exx programme daily, and love to trek. A recent knee injury set me back a lot, and I just got a diagnosis of incipient OA in both knees from an X-ray. So far I don't feel the arthritis except for stiffness, and tiredness after walking, but…
hello, I have been looking at PRP injections. Has anyone had any success with them and are they available on the NHS. Many thanks.
Morning guys, i’d just like to say hello. I’m currently in the process of narrowing down which autoimmune condition I have by my Consultant through testing following three months of the most horrendous pain affecting most joints around my body. Being a very active 50 year old training 6 days a week and competing in ultra…
Has anyone tried this as a cure for arthritis? I have a friend who took it, together with MSM for at least 3 months and swears by it
Glad to be here, I have had one type of arthritis and then a couple more types added to it over years. I am sure I will have a lot of questions over the next days and weeks. Thanks for allowing my participation. Rawglo
Wanting to connect with others who suffer from arthritis
I had this surgery about three months ago, has anyone else and what have been your experiences?thanks Helen
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