Hi I am having a lot of pain in my left hip ( I have bilateral THR`s). I have been diagnosed with tronchanteric bursitis. I am going to theatre tomorrow for an injection to hopefully relieve pain from this. I have been waiting, not so patiently for months and can`t wait to hopefully ease the pain in that area, even if it…
Hi guys, I have got an ortho appointment at my local hospital in a week's time and am keen to make the most of it. It is my first one so am not sure what to expect. It is because my physio said I should get some support from my GP re managing my arthritis which was diagnosed in February (mild-moderate according to x-rays).…
I have OA in my right hip, left shoulder and I suspect in my lower back. I was advised by the pain clinic to try yoga, so I went to my first class on Monday it was Kundilini Yoga which is slower and has an emphasis on meditation. I surprisingly managed to keep up with the group and managed all of the moves apart from one…
Hi, I am currently under Rheumatology and am yet to receive a diagnosis. I have been told that I have hypermobile joints, sacroillitis and seronegative arthritis (but they are yet to determine which type). My main trouble has been with severe pain in my hips, lower back for years and then I started having problems with my…
Well I seemed to hit a new low yesterday, had a couple days of severe nausea and had to call in sick to work. As this was the second time within two weeks I've missed work for the same reason I decided to see the dr. He was actually really helpful and kind but as a result, when he asked me how I was generally in myself and…
Hi, just wondering if someone can help me. I've been taken hydroxychloriquine for nearly 2 months and over the past couple of weeks I've noticed I've got really strange unexplained bruising. Is this something I should worry about or is it a side affect of the medication? The medication hasn't really been agreeing with me…
When I first had RA I thought I had damaged something in my feet and ankles and other joints as the pain and swelling was so severe. It took me a while to understand that there is no damage being done to my joints and they are surprisingly healthy. I started largely ignoring the pain and increased my activities and…
Hi everyone ! I am trying to cope with psoriatic arthritis but reacting to every drug I try - now practically bedbound anyone using azathioprine? Evie x
It's been a long time since I said hello - partly because I have been waiting for referrals and results. So a potted history - Feb 2015 - MRI scan diagnosed with grade 4 osteo in right knee caused by chondromalacia (excuse the spelling)- following 2 years of being told my knee pain was referred pain from my hip (bursitis).…
Hi everyone It looks like I may be starting a new biologic that's just been approved by NICE for psoriasis arthritis. Has anyone started this? It's called secukinumab. Every other drug I've taken (Humira, MXT, sulfasalazine, hydroxychloquine, ) hasn't helped and has given me severe side effects so fingers crossed.......…
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