Hi I'm new to this and this is my first post. I started taking 15mg Methotrexate just 4 weeks ago and overall it hasn't been as bad as I had anticipated. I've had the results from my first 2 weekly blood tests and everything was ok (next bloods in the morning). My medication day is Sunday but I was really sick on Friday…
Hi all Thought i would join this forum as it would be good to chat to people who know who i feel on a day to day basis! I am 27 and recently found out i have arthritis in my right hip, it took a while for me to see a rheumatologist but i finally got an answer although i don't get to see her again until August to find out…
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Hi I was diagnosed with severe OA in my neck and lumbar 7 yrs ago. Today told its in my ankles, knees, thumbs & hip. My ankle is giving loads of pain. I'm only 49 and feel older. I really want to sort out my diet, stress levels and exercise to prevent it getting worse. I enjoy cycling and have in the past done some slow…
Hello I am new here. I have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my left ankle, following an X-ray of it a couple of months ago. I am not overweight, of medium, semi-athletic build, and am in my 50s. I eat a fairly 'healthy' diet (more below) MY SYMPTOMS My ankle doesn't hurt at rest. There are often mild, stabbing pains…
Hello all. I have just joined. It's nice to be in touch with people with the same sort of issues. I've got two questions. 1) I have osteo-arthritis in the right hip and am due to have a replacement on 14 August but I am having serious second thoughts. This is because, having spoken to people who have had the operation, I…
Hi, I thought I'd join up - I have osteoarthritis in my hands, feet, spine etc but most disabling is SI joints. It's getting harder to deal with as time goes on and I hope that I might find some support here. I figure my family and doctor are sick of me moaning about it!
Hi I'm new to this site and forum so please bear with me. I'm having a pretty bad week with my arthritis and my OH suggested I find a good website/forum and try and attempt to share my thoughts and experiences with other people in a similar situation as me to see if this would help. I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis from…
Just want to introduce myself being very new to this. I'm 26 and have just been diagnosed with inflammatory arthritis and gout so this is all completely new to me. I've waited around 2 years to be properly diagnosed with both so have been suffering until I finally got a doctor to listen to me. I have been having loads of…
Hello I am looking forward to sharing thoughts and ideas with members. Robert10
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