Hi, I was first diagnosed with OA in my neck when I was 36, was put on Diclofenac for several years. I have had back pain for several years, but it was only diagnosed in my 40's with degenerative disc changes in L3/4 and L4/5. Again I was put on Diclofenac for about 4 years, then suddenly changed to Naproxen which didn't…
hi everyone, just come across this form, unfortunately at the age of 46 ive recently had a left hip replacement so will be looking for advice & help over the coming months coming to terms with it & receiving advice on the do & don't of getting back to fitness asap
Hi my 13 year old son was diagnosed with JIA nearly 4 years ago now. It all started in his knees ankles and feet he was given injections in his joints and put on a steroid IV for 3days then started oral methotrexate. All was going really well, they kept him on the methotrexate for nearly 2 years before reducing it as when…
I am suffering from after effects of Rituximab infusions. Two have been given me in the past two weeks following the failure of Humira, another anti-TNF. Does anyone have advice please?
Hi diagnosed ra 2009 currently on rituximab and metho trexate.
Hi, new to forum as going through really bad time right now and reckoned there would be real support here. I was diagnosed 3 years ago with rheumatoid and was in Humira over this last year but was taken off to see if it was triggering gastric issues- not really so went back on and taken off daily plaquenil. Body not happy…
Hello, I'm newly diagnosed with osteoarthritus aged 47. I need to loose weight, been trying for years but hopefully now I really need to I might be able to stick to a diet. My knees are the main problem, but getting stiffness in hips after sitting a while, and fingers not good in the morning.
hello new here, been reading all your posts and find it really helpful. I was diagnosed with cervical spondylosis feb 16, since then has been getting worse , pain now in hip ,wrist and fingers, my problem is my doctor will not refer me to hospital until I am on 60mg morphine, currently been on 10mg for 2 weeks, I feel it…
Hello, I am newly diagnosed { August} with Rheumatoid Arthritis. I have been taking Methatrexate for 3 months and Sulfersalsline for 1 month. I am really struggling with coming to terms with the diagnosis. Previously, i was a very active person, but the onset was very quick and hit me like a brick wall. I am also finding…
Hi everyone, I wonder if I post my recent experiences if anyone can say they have had anything similar. I am a 62-year-old male and up till now have been lucky to have enjoyed good health although I do have mild asthma and psoriasis . I have had a dodgy right knee for some years possibly as a result of road running in my…
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