Hi everyone, it's lovely to meet you all. I've just joined this forum as I am currently in the process of being diagnosed. Since I was 19 I have had bad back problems and have had a few procedures done with little effect. Last year when I was 24 I was referred to a rheumatologist as the results of my MRI and bone scans…
Hi My name is Jill, I'm 47 and have been in pain for the last 17 years, it started in my shoulders and neck when I was told I had a trapped nerve, then it was that it was wear and tear with age, then 2/3 years ago I was told I had cervical spondylosis, 2 year ago I started having problems with my foot/ankle for no reason,…
Hi, I was recently diagnosed with reactive arthritis in April of this year. I had a steroid injection which I thought had controlled the worse of it, but it returned with a vengeance 3 weeks ago and I can hardly move. It is largely in the base of my spine and my right knee. I am getting increasingly scared about what I…
Hi everyone :D I have only recently been diagnosed with Osteoarthritis in my left ankle. I injured it about 7 years ago and it's never been right since.Although it was a bit of a shock initially i'm glad in a way that i know what i have and can find out what is best to do for it to help the symptoms. :sun: :sun:
Hello everyone, I've been a member on here for a few years but as I have been away for some time, I just thought I would re introduce myself. I have had RA for the past 7 yrs and along with everyone else, I ride the roller coaster that us RA. I hope you are all ok and keep on keeping on. Petals X
Hello to all. I am 56 male with right mid-foot arthritis contemplating a fusion operation in the new year. Can anyone help with their experiences and outcomes? Part of me doesn't want to do the operation as you might expect.....!
Hi all, Hoping to see if anyone else has had a similar experience. I have always been. very fit, carry no excess weight and walk 15 miles about 4 times a week and never had any problems apart from the odd niggle in the knees when walking down stairs or hills. A few months ago while out walking I suddenly experienced a…
Hello everyone new here in constant pain docs rheumatologist and pain team can no longer help me so glad to find this. Please tell me any tips to help cope. Degenerative disc disorder Rheumatoid arthritis Raynaurds syndrome autoimmune disease Fibromyalgia Im 33 and bound to a chair when out and a stick when at home. Sent…
Hello all. I'd like to ask about painkillers for osteoarthritis and hope this is the correct forum. I've been suffering from moderate but 24hr pain in my right hip for the last 6 months and an X-ray led my GP to suggest osteoarthritis. Physio was no help. However, because I'm only 46, and can function relatively well on…
Hi all... I just had some bloods done and am still waiting for the gp to. Get back to me ... however I have had the results emailed to me once they was done. I wanted to heightlight some of the results as am lost .... Well firstly the Ra Factor .. came in at 224iu/ml Then white cell count was 10.9/L A my Lymphocyte count…
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