Hi Is there anyone else who has Palindromic Rheumatoid Arthritis out there? I am between jobs and because of this condition feel I can not get another job because of the unpredictability of flare ups. Today I am fine but tomorrow I may not be able to stand up. At the moment I am claiming ESA and have a Doctors sick note…
Well, it is confirmed, I have arthritis in both feet. Already knew about the severe arthritis in right foot, now x-ray of left foot confirms same but only moderate, not severe at least. My neuro agrees that it is the 19 years of (some very high 60mg daily) dose steriods that has done it, but at least I have come off them…
Are my adducter muscles strteched when my knee is bent or not bent. They are painful and I want to try taping to provide support but not sure whether knee should be bent or not. Is it better to tape vertically or horiziontally
Anyone know what this means? Had my MRI results today. Apparently its worse on the right (no kidding, thats where it hurts a lot). All Dr Google suggests is Ankylosing Spondylitis. Does that mean Ive got RA, Fibro, Myasthenia Gravis, Bronchioectasis and now AS? When do I get to shout bingo? Wish I could collect stamps…
I just heard that you should not take aspirin if you are taking mtx, can anyone let me know if this is true. I am concerned because I recently had a severe case of SVT (in fact twice in same day and on both occasions needed ambulance to A & E) and prescribed betablockers. When visited GP 2 days later her also prescribed…
Since being diagnosed with RA, I have talked to a few people who have RA and are not being treated with disease modifying drugs, such as methotrexate. Three people that I know have RA and do not take anything like it. They take over the counter nsaids or Celebrex or something similar, and that's it. Given the serious…
I have just been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. Sulfasalazine wasn't helping much so I am being put on etanercept. I also take hydroxychloroquine. Anything I should know? Will I need blood monitoring during treatment and which tests/how often? And how long before I actually start the drugs? There seems to be a process…
On a routine visit to our local hospital I needed the loo. The disabled one appeared to have a sliding door which would not slide. Luckily a cleaner was around and he pointed out, on the wall next to it, a huge button with a central blue knob. Push and the door opened. I pushed the knob and nothing happened. He kindly…
Hi Guys and Girls!! Had a fantastic holiday in Tenerife, great hotel perfect for disabled people! We had an adapted room and we couldn't fault it. Weather was gr8 and have a lovely tan! And yesterday I went to the hospital and saw my knee consultant, had lots of x-rays and we both had the shock when we looked at them! My…
Hi I have been looking for a sun lounger suitable for my needs...ie a good height, not too low, one that does not have a foot rest that impedes me in getting up and down, on and off... I cant be the only one who needs this so I am hoping someone can recommend one for me as I haven’t bee able to find one
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