Hey so i really have to ask this. I am 47 & have quite a bit of osteo. Started the gabapentin a few weeks ago and haven't had my normaly monthly lady problem - can anybody tell me if this is normal - i know am at the menopausal time in my life but had been regular with a blip now n then. So dont know if its the pills or am…
Hello Everyone I have recently been diagnosed with arthritis in the knuckle of my index fingers. The right hand is much worse than the left hand and, of course, I am right handed. My GP told me that at the moment there is not a lot he can do to help me as the condition is not inflamed etc. Do any of you have any tips on…
I have tried to find a supplement which helps with Oesteoarthritis. It's a totally bewildering challenge! I am currently trying Solgar 7. Amongst other things they contain Turmeric and ginger, which I have been told are helpful. Has anyone any experience of this one? Any recommendations? Thanks in advance. Sue
Hi Guys, Just wanted to drop by before I go to Egypt, I've been resting up and trying to get my mojo back before I go. My wonderful OH took me Bed shopping to see if it might be the bed causing some of my tiredness and after feeling like Goldilocks I found a bed that felt great and it was a firm Orthopaedic bed so he…
As it is Good Friday...I decided I would aspire to a pain free and pain killer free day. I got up, wandered round in PJs, had some porridge, watched TV I had recorded, had a bath, ate some of the mini eggs I had purchased for my parents and brother (they are overweight anyway) and generally faffed about. Please tell me you…
Is it true that calcium supplements should not be taken at the same time as prednisolene tablets? I always take both at breakfast but just read online that I should wait 4 hours after taking prednisolene before taking calcium as it affects absorption? :o
Hi, just joined in hopes that someone can confirm something that's been bugging me lately. When I was a kid, I remember having these horrible lumps come up out of nowhere on my feet and my hands. I can't remember if they were painful or not, but I do remember them being quite frightening. They only lasted a few hours and…
Hi, I'm going through a bad flare right now. The worst in 17 years of this disease. This morning I went to do a blood test and was in so much distress that I started crying and couldn't stop. Uncontrollable sobbing in front of everyone. I completely lost the plot. I've been on methotrexate for 17 years and plaquenil was…
I wonder if anyone could help .I had tkr 1 wk ago but past few days I have had terrible calf pain on my operated leg . I went back into hospital yesterday to see if it was dvt which came back clear. The doctor says it's just muscle fibres inflamed after the operation. To ice and continue with the exercises which I have…
I have appointment in a month with rheumatologist. My GP wants them to confirm/deny his diagnosis of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. If confirm, he wants them to prescribe treatment that are not steroids (I have bipolar and steroids very quickly made me too high) I honestly think it is possible that my GP is wrong......but I am…
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