Hello everyone, I know I've posted a bit about my woes but have had such good advice I thought I would let you all know I finally saw a consultant which I had to book privately and he diagnosed 3 things: Palendromic Rheumatism Fibromyalgia Hypermobity Syndrome Now I'm trying to get me head around it all, I know I have…
So, I thought my application was all sorted and ready to be sent off bymy school a couple of weeks ago. I'd had a meeting and been supported by my union rep, copied a thick wad of medical records, filled in and signed forms and heaved a huge sigh of relief. But... The Occupational Health Doctor who the medical form was…
I have today booked an appointment at a private hospital to see a rheumatologist after becoming really annoyed at the fact that 5 weeks ago I was referred to see NHS rheumatologist and I am still on the triage list and they haven't even assessed my referral! Im sure this might not seem long to some but I am in do much pain…
Ya think? :shock: Yesterday me and him had a little trip to the seaside (aaaaaah!) because the weather was lovely (oooooh!) and I had a frock to collect from a shop (cor!) We had coffee in the restaurant / bar of a lovely Georgian hotel and, whilst I waited to pay the bill, I idly observed the solitary waitress who was…
Well, appointments for me seem like buses, you wait for ages then two come along :lol: I'll be seeing a surgeon this Monday (11am) at my local hospital, to discuss about being referred for an arthroscopy. It's a big step in my arthritis journey, and as most here know, things are just progressing at a greater pace. I'm…
Those with back pain/sciatica/nerve pain, what helps you the most? I have arthritis in my lower back, which pinches my nerves to send shooting pains down both legs. Does anyone else experience this? What helps you? Thank you Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Hi , my Rheumatology Consultant is thinking of putting me on this drug , its a biologic but taken in tablet form , was on rituximab but need two new knees & my left hip replaced but have got other health issues so they stopped it along with methotrexate only problem is I need high dose steriods with my CRP can be over 100…
Hi, On my last appointment I was told that I may be put on to Methotrexate as well as sulfasalazine, as I have not noticed much benefit with just sulfasalazine. I was just wondering what people's experiences were when taking methotrexate? I mainly have pain in my back, hips and wrists. Has anyone found that it works well…
Yes, it's getting close to that time of year when 'flu jabs must be arranged. Some of you might be in a similar boat to me: because my GPs surgery does not prescribe the meth they have no record of me taking it because they won't put it on my notes (the 'Nuffin' to do wiv me, Guv' scenario) so I shall be chasing them when…
Hi everyone, as some of you know I am seeing a rheumatologist privately tomorrow and I am making a lost of my symptomd. My doc referred me as he thinks I may have an auto immune type of arthritis as well as my OA. I suffer from extreme exhaustion, dizzy spells and fever, as well.as burning in my joints. I just wondered if…
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