Hi everyone. I have hallux limitus (almost rigidus now) in both my big toes and am having SO much trouble trying to find recommendations for comfortable, stylish and affordable ladies boots and shoes in the UK. Every search I do online has loads of information and recommendations for US made footwear, but virtually nothing…
Hi all, Does this tiredness and fatigue go when they finally get my inflammation under control? As you might know by my previous posts my crp levels have been high constantly and they are trying Sulfasalazine as well as meth to try and control it. I currently tapering off steroids yet again (one more week on 5ml) but still…
They don't mix. We're all told before going on DMARDS to avoid anyone with chicken pox or shingles as these diseases could be nasty if we got them with our suppressed immune systems. I've just had a timely reminder, though, so I thought it worth sharing as it shows how easily it can happen despite our best intentions.…
Hi. I have recently been diagnosed with ankolysing spondylitis after 6 years of unexplained pains. My rheumatologist prescribed etoricoxib 90mg which was great for relieving the pain and stiffness. However, I developed mouth ulcers of the highest order. I am now experiencing the most spectacular night sweats. Has anyone…
Hi, I've been dignosed with Arthritis for four years and since been dignosed I don't go out much and don't see a lot of people I use to know. I'm feeling so low , depressed and lonely. Sometimes I feel like given up and ending it. The only thing that keeps me from doing it is my long time canine company, my 8 year old…
Hi, I am in the process of moving to the London area from the U.S. Does anyone know of a good PRIVATE PAY GP in the London or Bristol areas they could recommend? I have been receiving codeine based medicine for the painful diseases of inflammatory arthritis, osteoarthritis and Sjogren's syndrome. I use this medicine in…
Hi, I’m new on here and wondered if anyone can help. I had a trapeziectomy over 5 weeks ago on my right hand, and after reading threads and NHS sites I’m really confused. I was in a hard cast for 3 weeks before I saw the dr again, at that point it was a different consultant to the one who did the surgery he proceeded to…
It's a while since I've been on the forum, so I'll start by apologising for that. After my last two general anaesthetics, when I've come round, I've shaken uncontrollably and had to have medication. Most unpleasant. I also had low oxygen levels. Some of you may remember that I had a trapeziectomy two years ago on my left…
Hi All! I've been a member of numerous forums for years. I tend to use facebook groups quite a lot. However I am here now and looking for some advice about the side effects of Benepali. So i am nearly 60, probably had RA since early childhood but not diagnosed until about 6 years ago. A relatively healthy lifestyle ( if…
The top of my head seems to be always oily and imagine my scalp is aswell i think its all down to my psoriosis, just wondering whether anyone has any good suggestions to try and stop the oilyness of my skin?
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