Hi all Just been diagnosed with osteoarthritis, had an mri on my knee which showed it (ivr hadvreal problems with it for ages) and spine showed 2 degenerated disks, but the thing i dont really understand is my arm pain. I didnt have any scans on my arms. Badically if I do anything like hoovering, holding things, anything…
I have a rheumy appointment this Thursday afternoon and will get the results of my latest MRI on my neck. I will also be asking her to write a letter in support of my application for ill health retirement. Thanks
When I was at rheumatology last week she mentioned that it was 5 years since I had an in depth eye check-up and that she would arrange a appointment ,I have had a copy of the letter she sent to the eye dept asking them to arrange a test,I thought that because I visited the optician every year it would not be necessary but…
im really struggling with pain atm and can barely make it through the day at work. The pain is widespread and in several joints so it is hard to manage. I'm on sulf for disease control and have been on prednisolene which in higher doses meant I was pain free but Ive been gradually reducing it which means I'm back at square…
Hello all,I have had my yearly review with my rheumatologist everything looks good just my liver count is slightly raised so instead of 1 year she wants to see me in 6months,she was also pleased that I have lost weight,five and a half lb to 2 stone,but warned me not to lose too much.Next month I see the physio chest man if…
Have some on me :D We moved from Leeds to Scotland last October. I visited my GP of 35 years before moving to thank him. I sorted out a new one up here who soon got me a lovely new rheumatologist. So far so good. Last week I received a letter with a rheumatology appointment in Leeds. I rang up to explain and was told I'd…
I wrote a few weeks ago about a flare up and was resting and taking medication My question is do flare ups make the joints more prone to deterioration even when the flare up calms down a bit. My joints have not been the same since very painfull swollen I feel as though I have gone quite a few notches down in my mobility.…
Hi everyone I know I wont be the only one here but im really not coping with the pain iv been swapped tablets so many times nothing works im lying flat on my back most of the time even my arms and shoulder are so weak to even hold the phone...any sugestions xx
I have rheumatoid arthritis and was diagnosed when I was 30, which is now seventeen years ago!! In recent months I have been getting recurrent blisters on the ball of my feet, they are very painful and make walking even harder than usual. I also have a neurologist condition called syringomyelia due to an Arnold Chiari…
Good morning all I have some OA and a frozen shoulder and wonder what others use for pain if you can't take NSAID's. I had a surprise gastric bleed last year and was advised not to take them. I manage on paracetemol or co codamol. The only painkillers I've ever actually been prescribed are codeine for emergencies and I had…
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