Hi I am approaching 3 years since I was diagnosed. I am a mum of 2 children, I am 37 and married and I used to live a busy and full life. Now I don't work, am wheelchair bound, I feel so incredibly ill every single day, and feel like I am drowning in depression to be honest. I have always been a happy upbeat person but…
Hi I'm 36 years old and have recently been diagnosed with rhumethoid arthritis. I'm finding it rather difficult and feeling uncertain about the future. My pains seem more intense and seem to be affecting more joints. Anyone out there who can kindly share their own experiences or thoughts. Thank you
I have just had my second THR performed by one of the best surgeons. My leg was slightly short on that side and he asked me if he wanted me to correct it and I naturally said yes (it did not effect me). However my leg after surgery is now considerably longer and I am really worrried about this. He didnt say anything to me…
Just registered with this forum and thought I would say hello. I've bee suffering from an inflammatory form of arthritis for the last four months or so, it came on after I did a series of particularly tough fell runs battered my immune system and I'm struggling to recover. I was originally prescribed Prednisolone to…
Hello everyone I am new and have just been diagnosed with osteoarthritis, hyper mobility and fibromyalgia. I suspected OA but was a bit shocked after MRIs to find that I have multilevel OA in my spine as well as knees, hips, feet, wrists and hands. But my elbows are ok at the moment lol :lol: As you know the pain gets you…
Hi everyone! I'm new here, today I was diagnosed with palendromic arthritis. I'm 31 and have 2 lovely boys aged 7 & 5. I'm struggling to find much info on the condition, particularly in young(ish!) people. Anyone got any tips on living a busy life with a full time job and kids??? Thanks
Hi, My name is Mike and I live in the New Forest in Hampshire. My osteo arthritis started around 15 years ago in my knees anD has subsequently developed in my hips, back, shoulders and elbows. Added to this I have neuropathy in both feet courtesy of diabetes. I had to retire from work earlier this year due to the pain…
Hello all. My name is Caz. I am a new member to this site and very anxious. I just wanted to intoduce myself. I am a 44yr old lady who used to work as a carer for 16 years. I have had to give up the career i love due to this cruel disease. I have osteo arthritis in my cervical and lumbar spine, also my left knee. Hoping to…
good morning, does anyone know if there are any support groups within Southampton?.
Hi everyone I have just joined, I have had enteropathic arthritis since 2004 (I also have ulcerative colitis). The past few years I have developed osteo arthritis first in my knees and now my hands wrists and feet. I am hoping to find out if the osteo arthritis is caused by the enteropathic arthritis my doctors think not…
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