Hi Hope you’re all doing ok? A few years ago I had an MRI and was told my vertebrae T5/T6were degenerating and that was it. I have enteropathic arthritis due to my Ulcerative Colitis. Fast forward to 2 weeks ago I ended up in A&E due to chest pain and was told it was my costochondritis. My GP sent me for an Xray which…
Treatment: May 2016 - Methotrexate and Steroids. Side effect of Methotrexate Migraines. Dose increased and platelets dropped very low so had to stop then take reduced dose. April 2017 - Sulfasalazine. Allergic reaction, covered in rash over body, itchy. Not on face. Told to stop drug. June 2017 - Started Etanercept weekly…
Does anyone feel more emotional after having rituximab treatment? Not sure if it is just me or the treatment? Just about things that are not related to you I seem to get more upset than what I used too?
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Hello, I'm new to the forum and was hoping you would be able to help. I have had OA for a number of years but over time it seems to be in every joint and I have just been told I have cervical spondylosis as well as lumbar and I will need a total knee replacement in a couple of years. I'm currently taking zadain 30 codeine…
Hi all i have been recently diagnosed on 2 nd February and am now into my 4 a day Sulfalazine , I am mindful that these can take several months to make a difference , however I am still feeling quite severe joint pain which Painkillers don’t help much , I have generally slept well , but the last 3 nights both legs have…
Hello. 😊 I've joined because I'm searching for support, info and empathy from others with arthritis. I'm 31 years old and I was diagnosed last November (although I have been experience symptoms since August 2021), specifically with arthritis caused by disc narrowing in L1/L2. I hate it. I'm prescribed amitriptyline (40mg)…
Hi, my name is Dave, I live in Weston-super-Mare and I am full time carer for my wife who has severe osteoarthritis throughout her body, she has had many operations on her spine with metal prosthetics implanted, one leg has been arthrodesed and an orthopaedic nail fitted, the other has a knee replacement which requires…
New member and recently diagnosed with osteoarthritis.
Just been diagnosed with orthopedic arthritis in both shoulders any ideas best way to sit up in bed on computer
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