Hi all. I'm a 57yr old granny who has just been told by her GP yet again that it's "all in your head". Blood tests came back clear so he decided I don't have any form of arthritis other than "normal wear and tear for my age" :( This is despite diagnosing me with Sjogrens a couple of years ago, seeing my hands look like I'm…
Hello! I'm just wondering if anyone on this forum has the same problems as me in deciphering what are the best foods to eat and those to avoid if suffering from rheumatoid arthritis? I've read that citrus fruits are good to have and I've also read that lemons and oranges can exacerbate inflammation of the joints. I've also…
Hi, I'm Angela and I was diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis after a couple of year of being passed about and being told I have restless legs and it's all in my head along the way!! This was despite so many obvious symptoms but thankfully a referral elsewhere for a second opinion meant a bone scan and a diagnosis was done…
Hi I'm new to this forum . What started me into this was reading an article today that was encouraging people to go to the Doctors early when experiencing symptoms of arthritis . I have arthritis in my hands and some toes , I have it in my neck and lower spine and upto now have had four opps for various lower spine probs .…
Hello to anyone reading this. I've had RA since 1997 and it's been more or less under control for a long time. Then 4 yrs ago i had both hips replaced. I had to stop Infliximab, which had been great, was affecting my LFTs. Am now on Humira. I was unable to continue working 6 mths ago, and now i feel really alone. My pain…
Hi there, I was diagnosed as having Psoriatic arthritis back in 2012. Have psoriasis from 1999 Pitted nails which also crumbled and came off, joint pains since around 1995. Long standing history of lower back pain and knees and left hand pain which both from time to time are swollen and hot. I'm in a wheelchair how ever…
Hi this is my first post as I have only joined the Forum. Hoping that hearing from other people with similar challenges wil help me feel a little less isolated. Like many others on here I am a mum of three fabulous children who make everything worthwhile. My hubby and I both work but as my health deteriorates (I have RA…
Hello everyone I have just joined and I am going to a meeting on the 10/5/16 in great Baddow
Just a hi..to everyone..and want to introduce myself..I was on the site a few years ago but not posted for a long time.. Iv had sero neg arthritis for 30 years...with inflamation in all joints. Fibromyalgia for 10yrs..along with other rubbish problems it all brings .. Tried sulphazalacine...if that's how you spell it..and…
I am new to the forum and just started on RoActemra with methotrexate I have PA I inject weekly and would like to share experiences of this relatively new drug I have noticed an improvement in my joints and don't feel as tired but experiencing cold sores and headaches
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