At Versus Arthritis, we’re here to support the 10 million people living with arthritis. In 2020, we commissioned a survey into the Unmet Needs of people with arthritis which told us that many people (43%) see their GP as the main person they are supported by, but only just over half (56%) of respondents were satisfied with…
Hi everyone, I’m Dave, 38 from Glasgow. I was diagnosed with sero-negative arthritis 10 years ago, it started in my knees and flare ups were maybe only every 6 months or so. I would get the knees drained and a steroid injected which seemed to help greatly. Over the years it became worse and last June I was diagnosed with…
I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in both hips about 3 years ago but didn’t opt to go on a surgery list due to Covid. It has never given me too much discomfort but very recently I am experiencing severe pain in my right hip, buttock and groin, so much that I have difficulty in walking. Has anyone had similar experiences…
I’ve been taking glucosamine sulphate and tumeric high strength for 2 - 3 months(Natures Best but struggling to find an online stockist of high strength Chondroitin . the natures best Chondroitin version has moved to a vegan equivalent than many reviewers have reported it doesn’t work versus the original shark based…
Is it ok to do breaststroke if I have osteoarthritis in my neck but no pain
The Registrar at my GP surgery is referring me to Orthopaedics, due to an increase in pain in my hip ( diagnosed with severe OA in both hips in Oct 2020). I've been out the house 4 times since Christmas, as it's so painful some days. It's a good job I'm a bit of a homebird and done mind being at home. The question I have…
I've posted previously about me looking to reduce my medication intake of over 100 pills a week (for PsA and heart issues) as well as my bi-weekly adalimumab injection. Recently I'd met two other people with inflammatory arthritis who were only on biologics with no other arthritis drugs - whereas I also take sulfasalazine…
Hi everyone, I thought I'd drop in to say "hi" and also to tell you about a problem I'm having and whether you could give me some advice. Both my mother and grandmother suffered with osteoarthritis and I've inherited it too. I'm now 59 years old and I can't remember a time that I wasn't in some discomfort in my feet, but a…
I was diagnosed with RA 5 years ago and fro last December I had flare ups badly on my knees and wrists. From May this year I started on Adalimumab and gradually added methotrexate as I was still having flare ups. Beginning I was having side effects . My knees and wrists are still painful as I have wear and tear as well…
Hi, I’m new to this group and have rheumatoid arthritis. I am on the above medication and wanted to know if anyone has had any adverse reactions by using a vape whilst on methotrexate and hydroxychloroquin. I am trying to stop smoking which is why I’m asking. Thanks in advance. Mel
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