Hi there I am new here :) I have arthritis pretty much all over my body, especially painful with flares. I also have Fibromyalgia. I am beginning to think many have Fibro with their arthritis, it seem's to go hand in hand. Anyway am really looking forward to chatting with you all. :D
Hi, Just joined. I am 32, have been diagnosed for 6 years. Was on steroids for most of the last 6 years along with Sulfasalzine but in December came off the Steroids, things have deteriorated since then. I thought I was coping with having arthritis but obviously the steroids were doing a good job and as I can't stay on…
Hi everyone, I'm Anya . I have been suffering widespread joint pain for 6 months now which has turned my life upside down and caused a lot of pain & stress. I have been silently following this forum and have been picking up lots of tips and ideas. I have finally had my rheumatoloy appointment today. She feels my symptoms…
Hi everyone I'm new here so just wanted to say hello. I have osteoarthritis in my left hip and had my right hip replaced 4 years ago. The pain I have this time is very different to the pain I had before!? Mainly in my lower back and I feel my left leg isn't my own!!!! I would love to know what others do to ease pain or if…
Hello everyone. I have been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis although there is very little of the skin condition, but the joints ect painful! I am on Methotrexate injections and I am really struggling with upset tummy, hair loss and sleep interruptions. It is also having an adverse effect on my kidneys. They sometimes…
Hi I have just joined this forum and have enjoyed reading all your posts ..... such comfort to have a platform like this to share experiences and worries etc. I will try and keep this as short as possible but it is rather a long story. I started suffering various aches and pains in my 20's and 30's. I suffered with…
Hi, I've been diagnosed with facet joint arthropathy, and I was wondering if there were any other sufferers out there? Thanks.
Hi I'm new and seeking advice and chat about Psoriatic Arthritis. :D
I am at the start of my journey but it's taken 30+ years to get here. I have a family history of AS (mother/brother). I am HLAB27 + as is my son. I have had pain in my SI joints/low back/neck pain for 30+ years. I had x-rays years ago and they said slipped disk. I had physio and told to put up with it. Roll on to 18 months…
Hi, I am trying to make the best of two dodgy knees. Severe arthritis in the right knee is causing lots of interuptions in my life in terms of mobility and pain. I have been told a complete knee replacement is the only thing that can be offered. Has anyone else had a complete knee replacement in their fifties? Has it been…
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