hi there everyone I am about to start using methotrexate to treat psoriatic arthritis - can people suggest what i should do to prepare ? Ive read that i should avoid drinking cola drinks - is that true ? Is it just the day before / day of taking tablets / day after or is it a total avoidance of cola & fizzy drinks ? Is…
Hello everyone. I'm David, 40 from the South West! I've been having troubles with my hands, knees, hips and feet for a while but GP's wouldn't investigate too thoroughly as they wanted to deal with me with a disease I have called Graves Disease first and then they dealt with my diabetes, but now they've agreed to x-rays…
Hello everyone. I'm so pleased to find somewhere so supportive and understanding! My name is Kay, I'm female, 31 years old, and I live in Worcestershire. I've had problems with my joints, and particularly my hips, for most of my life, but it's only recently that anyone has actually looked into it! Turns out I have RA, and…
Hi All, I am new to this group but I wondered if anyone could share there experiences with Rituximub. I have had RA for 25 years and have been on Methotrexate for a few years, but now am book in for my first infusion of the biologic treatment in April. At the moment I am feeling very nervous about it so wonder if anyone…
Hi new to this sorry if get it wrong I have arthritis in both hips just been diagnosed with ddd in my neck and spine and facet joints some disc bulging nerve impingements stenosis in neck and I'm a bit lost as I've basically had to translate my mri results from the internet. Had to suggest to gp maybe physio would help…
Hi, I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in several joints in January. My GP referred me to a rhuematologist as she wasn't sure what was causing all my pain and it was the rhumatologist who made the diagnosis. Work have been great, I have already had an occupational health assessment and am going to get a desk environment…
Hi My name is Margaret I am 58 years old A "NHS"musculoskeletal physiotherapy said I have osteoarthritis in my spine . (I have a slip disk for last 10 years ) :sun: I never went back to 2nd appointment as I wanted to be referred to pain clinic . She just wanted me to do exercise. Am assuming now she diagnosed…
Hi, I have had painful hands for a few years which has got worse since last year. Anyway had blood test for RA which came back normal and xray of hands on Sunday which today confirmed mild to moderate wear and tear oesteo-arthritis. Surgery rang and informed me of xray results and to take ibuprofen gel and paracetemol for…
Hi just joined. I am interested in more information about Osteoarthritis as I was 'diagnosed' with 'wear and tear' by my GP in a 5 minute consultation. I am not very satisfied that this was sufficient to know exactly what the problem might be and am increasingly in pain primarily in my right knee. At 55 I have always been…
Hi, I've just found this forum while researching O A ,and what I can do to help myself stay functional for as long as possible. I've had joint pain for a few years now, and put it down to hammering my body with sports and other adventures when I was younger. I've been to see a few healthcare people and they confirmed O A,…
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