So I ended up keeping my 2nd rheum. appt. to get a second opinion. I'm glad I did. She really listened, unlike the last guy. And seemed interested in finding out the why. I told her the last guy diagnosed hip bursitis and gave me an injection and a week's worth of meds. Some bloodwork, but no x-rays. So we did x-rays.…
Evening folks. How is everyone? Not been on here for a while. Not doing quite so well myself. Started Benepali in December'17. Things seemed to be improving. More energy less discomfort, felt as though i could be bothered again, that was until start of February. Was feeling quite ill. Turned out i had the Flu. White blood…
Hello, Does anyone take cbd oil for osteo pain and nerve pain. How about curcumin? I take gabapentin for nerve pain but the result is very low mood but I get feel pain relief but do not like the dark thoughts on this med. I take co co domol low dose for the osteo pain. Please let me know if cbd oil and curcumin will help.…
Not been on for awhile so hugs where needed and hello to newcomers.I am not usually bothered by achy knees and hips but this cold and damp weather is making them ache so I hope its just the weather and nothing else cos I don't like it one bit, see rheumy next month so will give it a mention.Mig
Hi All I'm an 81 year old woman. Does anyone else suffer from pins and needles and pain in the head and neck? Also any remedies? Thanks in advance.
Hi My dentist needs to remove one of my wisdom teeth in May. He knows I take DMARDS, he never mentioned my meds being a problem, and I forgot to ask him specifically about it. I'll check with rheumatology nurse before then but wondered whether I should stop DMARDS for a time before and after, and/ or whether precautionary…
I am sure there must be some statistics somewhere about how many people are killed in bed every year due to very strange events (e.g. crushed by a falling dragon). Due to the general crud of life being amplified by my not taking the PsA meds, sleep - or what laughingly passes for it - has been in very short supply. Last…
Hi All I have my Rheumy app tomorrow after waiting 10 months. i have had a lot of blood test done via my GP in the last month. Last X-rays were done in sept 17. i have been private last sept and he said i had reactive arthritis due to a 2 month dysentry episode but i am not convinced i have this as apparently reactive is…
Hi everyone. I haven't posted for a while, and have been trying a new treatment -Cosentyx. Unfortunately I don't think it's helping, and I'm struggling with a flare tonight. Feeling rather alone with my pain tonight (my family have gone to bed ) I felt inspired to write this short poem to express how I feel. Some of you…
Hi I am a newbie and have arthritis of the lower spine , right foot and knee, and left hand. I was also diagnosed with scoliosis when I had my MRI. I get a lot of back and pelvic pain I use over the counter pain killers but they do not work very well so I am struggling at work and this in turn is slowing me down any advise…
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