Hey all So a week after starting the Baricitinib I went down with a chest infection. This has since descended into pneumonia. I've had two courses of antibiotics and a shed load of steroids. I'm struggling big time. So out of breath, feel like theres an elephant sat on my chest, feels like I'm breathing through a really…
Is there a definitive answer on whether running is beneficial or detrimental to a person with a form of inflammatory arthritis? I used to really enjoy running and have tried to incorporate some running into my weekly routine. However, my main joint pain and stiffness is in my ankles and feet and my husband believes that…
Had some good news this morning. My hospital phoned me asking if I could come in on Tuesday to see the main rheumatologist of the hospital (not my usual one). This rheumatologist is supposed to be amazing as both my aunties see her! I'm hoping she's came up with a plan to help me. So if you wouldn't all mind pocket duties…
Morning folks. I would like to ask what everyones experience is of stiff fingers. Reason iam asking is because my index fingers and middle fingers, mainly on my left hand have been stiffining up. Usualy when gripping a mug or holding a bowl they will go stiff. If i clench my fist they will stiffen up. Anyone got any…
Hi I had another appointment today. Elderly Medicine dept??? I got there this afternoon. It was to do with falls. She took her time and was very thorough but at the end she said she had no magic fix. I didn't expect any to be honest. She said most people she sees the falls have to do with Low blood pressure, checked my…
I am going over to Belfast to see my mam. First thing Fri morning I'll be back Tuesday afternoon [if everthing is OK] Hear you then Love Hileena
hello my name is emma im new to this i am age 31. i live i manchester and have children, two of my children both have hms. for the past year i have being getting very dull aches in my hands fingers feet sholder and my wrists and knees . im looking at seeing if it may be arthrists. im wondering who i need to see to get it…
Hi everyone, I was just wondering whether anyone had taken naproxen with methotrexate before? Last week I had my rheumatology appointment with the nurse and methotrexate was added to the sulfasalazine I take to see if that would help. The nurse suggested that I take one naproxen a day silk but when I spoke to the…
I've been trying to discuss this with my family, but they tend to try and ignore anything to do with my health (and hope it will all go away I think) Also as I'm a recently retired nurse I think they feel I know best so don't offer opinions. So I'd like to share my drug dilemma with you lovely people. Anyway the issue is,…
Hi all, It's Mtrx time (only my 4th week on it) but I am def brewing something! Throat, ears, cough all revving up! Do I take it this week or postpone? I've only got 2 day window as I work (as a Nurse) Mon, Tues, Wed so take it thur to allow me to recover from the side effects by Monday again. My job doesn't help me to…
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