Hello everyone, I haven't yet received a diagnosis but my rheumatologist suspects I have psoriatic. I don't have skin rashes though and they've never been able to scan/test me doing a flare up. I've started taking hydroxochloroquine and the other night experienced the side effect of uncontrollable laughter. Apparently 1 in…
hi .I finally got am mri after months of asking. I have a bulging disc in my neck and some minor wear and tare I have been referred to orthopaedics .I am hoping someone can give me advice on symptoms. I get severe headaches that usually last around three days I get dizzy spells which effect my balance I also have awful…
Hi, I’ve been on Idacio injections for 6 months and I’ve since noticed major hair loss. Has anyone else on this medication had this side effect? Thanks, Lucy
Hi there Was just wondering what other members opinion of having IV steroids does it hurt? What are the side-effects? I have been recommended a pulse to try to settle the pain in my joints
Hi Everyone Diagnosed with OA both hands and wrists with wrists being the worst, this was Diagnosed just under 2 years ago, probably because of years of Chef life, this winter has been brutal so I've been intouch with the Dr a few times, had xrays done a week ago, results back showing more damage done to the wrists and…
Hello has anyone undergone toe surgery for osteoarthritis where the toe is fused? I am having this surgery in a few weeks time and worried about walking afterwards. Thank you.
Hello I have just turned 40, have a 18 month year old toddler and last week diagnosed with ankeylosing spondylitis. It is still sinking in feel a little overwhelmed with the ramifications of an auto immune disease..... what even are the ramifications? I guess the chronic nature of it is a bit frightening. I will be…
Or TAs who also stand and write at board… After a blissful couple of weeks in/after school holidays my flare-ups have returned with a vengeance! I’m trying to work out the triggers. Stress probably one but thinking of particular movements. Flares in tendons in shoulders and hands.
Hi, my name is vanisha. I am an optometrist and was diagnosed with lupus in 2018. One of the symptoms with lupus is locked joints and swelling which causes severe pain and discomfort as many of you can relate too. As an Optom, I rely heavily on my hands to do my job but when I am going through a flare it makes working so…
Hey, my name is Rachel. I am 43 and I have been diagnosed with RA 2 years ago. just a short note to say hello !!
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