Hi everyone. I started with osteoarthritis in my left foot at the age of 26 which was ridiculously young for osteoarthritis. It then also developed in my right foot which became worse than the left and I now have some screws and a small plate in that foot to fuse part of my foot together. I am now 46 and have also been…
Hi I am Chloe and I'm 32 recently diagnosed with Inflammatory Arthritus and after nearly 12 years of painful flares and battles between gp's I've officially been diagnosed with Behcets Syndrome. I found this website in hope to make some online friends, or at least find a community of people who knows how isolating these…
I've just visited the NHS rheumatoid arthritis symptoms page and it was an eyeopening revelation as I read it. I have most if not all of the symptoms listed there, I don't have dry eyes and I don't fall into the age range where it's most likely to occur (I'm 75 male) but everything else fits me to a tee. I mentioned some…
Hello I have discovered this online community this evening - I hope I am in the right place i am 53 and have rheumatoid arthritis and still waiting to start my treatment. On Thursday I had to finish work early as my hip went the pain in my right leg is horrendous and the doctor has upped my medication but I am so low. I…
Hi I discovered your site tonight I was diagnosed last May and tried several treatments that have not worked. I am currently waiting for new bilogics treatment but there is a waiting list. I have rheumatoid arthritis and on Thursday I had to finish work early cause my hip gave way and the pain is now all down my left side…
I am new here. My name is Milan, I'm 40 years old, I'm diagnosed in the 2nd stage of arthritis associated with hypermobility syndrome. The pain begins now with colder weather. To that, I work at a private rehabilitation clinic in Prague, so I meet everyday patients with heavy arthritic conditions. So what is coming through…
Hi I’m Dan I’m 22 from West London. Looking to talk and meet new people with similar to me.
Hello. I'm new on here. I have been diagnosed with hip and spinal arthritis and had to retire early because of it. Over the last 6 years it has obviously got worse, to the point where I now cannot walk any distance. I am taking Gabapentin and Zapain just to get any respite. It has seriously affected my day to day life. I…
Hello everyone, I am new to this site. I am thinking of joining one of the Arthritis Care branches near me. Is anyone else a member of their local branch and if so, what do you get out of at? I am a bit reluctant to join a group as I can be a bit shy. Thanks.
Hello my name is Rab I’m looking to discuss all about arthritis
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