Pain makes me grumpy. I used to try and hide it, but it’s like now I’m so grumpy I can’t even be bothered to do that. I also feel like the future of stuff to deal with is overwhelming because I have this stupid disease to deal with all the time before anything else. Anyone else feel like this?
Hello All. I am hoping someone out there who has had wrist fusions or replacements might be able to give me some insight into which is better for a person who is an enthusiastic gardener and allotment holder, but also sews and cooks enthusiastically too. From what I have read I need the fusion for strength for gardening,…
I've just found this group, and have been looking through the posts. I have had RA for about 5 years now and it is managed fairly well by hydroxychloriquine and methotrexate. However, when I tried to arrange travel insurance, they were unable to categorise the fact that I have compromised immunity due to the methotrexate -…
hello, just wanted to register and share in others experiences and get advice on what to do and how to manage the condition and if there is anything I should be doing to make life easier living with OA.
Hi, I was diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis in 2020. It started with just my big toe which was inflamed for over a year previously misdiagnosed as gout. Eventually got my diagnosis and it has spread to my wrists, shoulders, neck and recently my knee. My flare ups are always proceeded by a sore throat. Wondering how people…
It’s official https://www.news-medical.net/news/20230110/Performing-acts-of-kindness-may-help-people-suffering-from-depression-or-anxiety.aspx Not that we need such advice on here as our purpose on being here is to help others but it’s nice to have it confirmed by research that being kind to others helps those with…
I’ve had both knees replaced plus my left shoulder ect ect due to arthritis, and last weekend I slipped at the top of the stairs and fell down right to the bottom, I was in a right mess, my left leg went in front of me and my right leg went underneath me facing the back, and that’s how I went to the bottom of the stairs, I…
Hi all Please can someone tell me if things will improve I have been diagnosed with psoriatic Arthritis back in March 2022 and take methotrexate and just started salazopyrin 4 weeks ago but I can count on one hand the days that I feel better i feel like I been I’ll for a year i am really struggling with work and just…
Hi All, I am wondering if anyone is in a similar position to me and can offer any help,advice. After 12 long years of trying to find out what is wrong with me, i was told last February i have undifferentiated connective tissue disease (Similar to lupus) I was put on all sorts of drugs which have done absolutely nothing. I…
Feeling more my old self lately, new meds seem to be helping ☺️ off for my RA appointment at the hospital this afternoon & hoping for good news 👏 started up doing gentle exercises last couple of weeks & after finally coming off steroids couple of weeks ago I've rejoined Slimming World a week ago to get off the weight I've…
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