Hello everyone, I suffer from psoriatic and osteo- arthritis. I diagnosed back in 2001 when I was 52. Its been quite a journey with other medical complaints thrown in, it seems, at regular intervals just to keep me on my toes. I started on etanercept quite early before it was officially approved by NICE after some time on…
Hi, Im new to the site and am looking to seek guidance from others regard my condition now that I have finally accepted I have it and that its not going to go away any time soon. I have lived in denial for 18 months hoping the diagnosis was wrong and that things would improve but alas this is not the case.. Im a 42 year…
Hello :autumn-sun: , my name i Robert I'm 44 and was diagnosed with RA at the beginning of October. I had been struggling with sore knees, hands and really bad fatigue since March but was getting fobbed off by my doctor telling me it was everything but Arthritis for the first few months. I had a steriod injection when I…
After a gradual deterioration of 4 of my fingers which have resulted in me stopping playing tennis And taking up swimming, eventually saw a rheumatologist on Tuesday. She diagnosed me with inflammatory arthritis. I am 43 and have an active job in a school. I have been prescribed methotrexate and am a bit wary of the…
Hi everyone, After a few months of struggling with, basically, life, I've been diagnosed with RA. I'm struggling to feel happy about it. Any one got any tips with dealing with this initial period???? Please????
Hello everyone. :autumn-sun: I was diagnosed three months ago. I'm 46 now, the same age as my maternal grandmother when she was diagnosed. I've been reading up on the site which has been very helpful. I was started on the triple therapy but reacted to two of the drugs, leaving me on methotrexate but it looks like this may…
Hi, My name is Cath and I'm just about to have my first TKR on the 17th November. I'm a bit nervous so I'm delighted to find this forum. Looking forward to reading everyone's posts and advice. All advice will be gratefully received.
Hello to everyone! I'm 40 and have osteoarthritis of the hips just seeing how others cope with it. I have had problems for around 10 years now and starting to really struggle. Any advice greatly received.
Hi my name is Susan - :autumn-sun:
Hi everyone, my name is Keri. I have 2 children aged 14 and 5 (I know, what was I thinking!) Haha! I have a wonderful husband, who helps me endlessly and brilliant family and friends who I'd struggle to get by without. I have a dog, Alfie, who's the best! I used to work in accounts before I began with RA. I no longer work…
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