Hi there, just joined, hoping to kind some help and support. Just told I have RSD, realise this is a long term problem with no short fixes, I have it in my left foot, anyone else with the same? Doctor has given me water tablets to try and reduce the swelling so that I can at least get shoes on, if I can do that they can…
Well, after being a reader of this forum for several years I have at last decided to join you all properly and say hello. I feel as if I know most of you all already. I've often wanted to post on here and now I can. I was diagnosed with RA in May 08, currently taking MTX and Enbrel. I am one of the lucky ones having a good…
Hi I am very new to this but am hoping to talk to people who share the issues we deal with daily. I am 65 and have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis mostly in the knees and fibromyalgia. There is no group in my area and I do think sometimes its good to talk??Also I am looking for a little advice. I wondered about trying…
Hi. I started hydroxychloroquin about 5weeks ago and now have dreadful headaches over the past 4 days. I don't get headaches usually and my eye test was fine. Any ideas how long this may last? Should I stop them ?
Hi everyone, Although I have had Rheumatoid Arthritis for 13 and a half years I am new to the forum. I am hoping that being able to talk to others with the same condition will help me, especially on my bad days. Sarah.
I'm a concerned Mum seeking information and support for my son. I'm hoping I can find some guidance here.
hi all i am new here i was diagnosed just over 2 years ago with arthritis of the spine only after having a mri scan for a ruptured disc i take amitriptyline nightly so i don,t wake up in the morning feeling stiff then just recently had another mri scan and this time results came back with 3 area,s of my right knee with…
Hi I was diagnosed with arthritis after going to my GP with a finger which was bending at an angle. She sent me for an x-ray and that is when I found out what it was. I did recently see the x-ray as I was referred to a physio when I complained about the discomfort and that's when I realised that it's in all my fingers -…
Hi there. I'm newly diagnosed with arthritis in my shoulders but slightly puzzled with my doctor's negative attitude to my condition. No outlining of what my long-term prospects are, no mention of local support groups, no offers of physio or exercises to do at home, just a prescription of tablets to help me sleep better at…
My name is stuart, from ashford kent. Just been referred to rhuematolgy due to symptoms and testing positive for ra.
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