Sorry if this is a stupid question. I know a flare up is a worsening of our symptoms.. Howerver..im on week 5 of taking Hydroxy (again..MTX + sulfa werent playing nice) For the past week and 1/2..ive been feeling good..my swollen hand (has been since i came of sulfa/before i went on hydroxy) started to feel + look better..…
As many of you know I have been struggling to live/cope with my OA, and have on many occasions broken down in tears and had a feeling of hopelesness. But recently I think I am coming to terms with my OA, and talking the first, tentative steps to full acceptance and not letting it win. The reasnn for this is one simple…
Good evening all, I've been to see my GP again today and once again left feeling like I wasn't being taken seriously. 18 months after diagnosis the pain has spread up my arms to my elbows and all the way up my legs. I've recently reported to my GP and Rheumatologist that my fatigue has become debilitating, I'm having…
As a big wimp..it took me till i was hiting 40 to take a brave pill and give blood! I only managed 2 donations before i got my RA diagnosis.. Got an invitation to go back again..and emailed to advise i couldnt go cos of my RA diagnosis.. Cue a phonecall from 1 of their Drs...although most immune suppressing meds are a…
Can anyone tell me if they found codeine effective in pain relief and if not what was the next medication for pain relief you were prescribed? Had a pain running down my outer right leg and discomfort in lower back off and on for a while seems to be getting progressively worse. I have OA in knees and thumbs so tried the…
Hi all, Hoping to see if anyone else has had a similar experience. I have always been. very fit, carry no excess weight and walk 15 miles about 4 times a week and never had any problems apart from the odd niggle in the knees when walking down stairs or hills. A few months ago while out walking I suddenly experienced a…
Hi.. Since being diagnosed last year..i have visited my RA clinic several times... To cut a long story short..ive been asked to come back in as sulfa + my liver dont seem to be on speaking terms...so they want to put me back on hydroxy..all straight forward and no issues.. However..this time ive been asked to go the the RA…
Hi everyone I'm sorry I've been AWOL You all know I had a replacement shoulder. I've had lots of problems with my recovery. My shoulder is sore but not bad but my legs are dreadful. My mobility is awful. I can stand for about 5mins, walk for 4 or 5 steps and that's it. I've been waiting for the results of an MRI I had…
I am in the process of deciding which biologic treatment to go on due to my current treatment not working. I am on injectable Methotrexate once a week with various oral meds combined. My joint inflammation score four weeks ago was 6/10 now it's 10/10 and in a lot of pain. Been on same regime for a two years so this is a…
I have had arthritis many years and travelled with it, until 8 years ago when I found I had a brain tumour and epilepsy developed. I have seizures everyday, albeit partial not tonic clonic type. In January my husband passed away very suddenly and now I want to travel to visit my son abroad and wonder if anyone has any…
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