Hello! It's my first post as I found out this week that I have osteoarthritis in my foot. I'm 37 and have 3 young children (oldest 4.5 years and youngest 15 months). I am currently going through a range of emotions whilst I process my diagnosis. One of my big fears is that I won't be able to maintain mobility and therefore…
Hi, I'm new to this site and forum, not new to arthritis unfortunately. I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis 30 years ago and have had surgery for this resulting in a permanent Ileostomy. UC though does not just affect the colon it can also cause joint problems too. I was diagnosed with UC related inflammatory arthritis…
I started hydroxychloroquine to help with episodic arthritis flare ups. After 3 weeks I developed itchy hives all over)(and I do mean ALL over). These were unbearable amd after being fobbed off by the forst GP, I was given a month of high dose prednisolone then weaning off plus fexofenadine to get under control. My…
Hi Just been diagnosed with Rheumatoid arthritis and given Methotrexate to take but I am really anxious about taking them.
Hi, has anyone had the virus going around this year? It's not COVID but generally lasting about 3weeks. I know a few people who have had it myself included but I'm in my 5th week now. Pharmacist said viral infection but I phoned Dr after 4 weeks who said it could be secondary bacterial infection and prescribed antibiotics…
I have just been diagnosed with osteoarthritis and I am having to get used to the idea of "managing pain" . Everything looks bleak at the moment as I don't yet know if the combination of painkillers will ease the pain enough to allow me get back to work ( I am a teacher ) , drive and move around freely. I need to get to a…
Hi Everyone, I have very recently, finally been given a diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis, which I'm really pleased with as I've been suffering since a young teenager with my knees. Unfortunately it's now in my hips, base of spine, heel etc. I had a cortesoine injection last June which was amazing gave me six weeks with no…
Hi Everyone, Hope you're all as pain free as possible. I think I know the answer to this. I'm probably after a few virtual hugs. I'm away from home having come to Birmingham for the British Indoor Athletics Championships. I love a good Athletics Meeting. Probably because I'm away from my home comforts, I'm having a bit of…
I am new to arthritis. I was diagnosed 6 months ago after a scan and xray of a few nodules on my finger joints. Spurs were identified, and it was diagnosed as osteoarthritis. After that for 2 months, there was an alarmingly rapid development of painful nodules on all the joints of both hands, wrists and feet. The fingers…
I'd like to start by saying "Hello", but I couldn't find where to do that! I've just gone on the hip replacement list and I am curious to find out what activities you can do once you've recovered from the operation. I'm a keen gardener and I want to be able to kneel and get up again, carrying watering cans and bags of…
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