Hi All feeling a bit silly posting tbh as not even diagnosed really yet, but I find myself reading up constantly (as you do) and have been lurking on the boards so thought I'd say hi :) I won't bore everyone with a full life story but sufficed to say I've had a long history of pains in feet, hips plus other random joints…
Just been diagnosed with RF so I would like to say hello to one and all,no doubt I will be talking to some of you in the near future Colin
Hi all, I am a 38 years old mother of 3 and have finally gained control of my rheumatoid arthritis with the help of anti TNF medication. My biggest problem now is dealing with the damage done before finding the right medication. All of my issues revolve around my left foot/ankle. So far I have had a triple fusion on my…
Hi Everyone, my name is annie and I am very new to this site. I was diagnosed with sero positive RA about 6 years ago, after I became quite unwell with severe joint pain, difficulty getting out of bed and walking etc. I would have prolonged fevers and very hot and swollen joints, however, I was then officially diagnosed…
Hi everyone New and scared so please bear with me... I've been living with some kind of back pain since childhood as I have a double scoliosis plus lordosis (diagnosed as a teenager). Yesterday, due to worsening pain in lower back and hip I had X-rays of my spine for the first time in about 20 years and they showed…
Hi, As the subject says, I'm new but old. What I really mean is I've not been reading much recently on the forum so I'd forgotten my user name etc. I'm back now and will be catching up full time. x
Good Evening all, I have joined as I am hopefully going to speak to many others who may have felt the way I do, as I feel quite alone right now. Waiting for my rheumatology referral from my Dr. Symptoms started after giving birth 3 years ago and it was very traumatic. I suffer with tiredness, confusion, worsening IBS,…
Having to decide between methotrexate and sulsfasalazine . Would appreciate any input on experiences with either or both drugs.
Hi folks, I'm Elaine and just feeing really down at the moment. Had 2 arthroscopies , 1 on each knee since November and frankly feeling nakred as usual and am wondering why they bothered, but it's because of my age and I'm too 'active' so they don't feel they should do anything else yet and I've listened to them saying…
Hi I'm Joan. I had an ankle fusion (arthroscopy) at the Nuffield Centre, Oxford on 14 January. So far, everything's gone fine, no problems when nurse at GP Practice removed the stitches last week, and I 'm just about up and moving (occasionally) with my "zimmer frame". Seeing the physios next week to see about getting on…
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