Good evening, Ive just joined here and was actually advised by my gp that maybe I would get some support and feel better by using a forum. I have psoriatic arthritis and got a diagnosis about a year or so ago. I tried methotrexate for 9 months and although it cleared my scalp of psoriasis it did nothing for my joints and…
Hello everybody, I am new to Arthritis and have OA of the lower spine and am still getting my head around it. There are good days and bad days and I am getting to know my body. Had my first big scare when my back went into a spasm and have now figured out that carrying on when it is really painful doesn't work at all (I…
Just wanted to say hi to all. I've just been diagnosed with RA and about to have my first appointment with a rheumatologist. I was diagnosed by my GP and an orthopaedic surgeon - who then referred me to the rheumatologist. I have a positive rheumatoid factor and high CRP and ESA, I don't know the actual figures. I also…
Hi there I'm a 25 year old female who was eventually diagnosed with palindromic Rheumtism after 24 years! I'd love to meet new people who possibly also have this and have any tips on how I can help myself when in flare ups. Also I don't know if this is on the correct part but I'd love to one day start a family, I was just…
Hi my names Kath I'm 53 this April 1st time I've posted on any site I'm so frustrated, sorry everyone. Well here we go about two years ago I had terrible pain in my elbows and the doc said tennis elbow, gave me steroid injection and I carried on as normal, then about 8 months after that my shoulders were terrible couldn't…
Hi Everyone, Two years ago aged 44 I was diagnosed with Osteoarthritis of both hips. After 3 attempts with steroid injections that gave me relief for 3 weeks. My consultant tells me I need to have my hips replaced. At the moment I am unsure what to do about having them done. They would be done individually my worst one…
Hello all, My name is Martin and I am 68 years old. I have had arthritis since the age of 35yrs however it has not been disabling until the last 10 years having now developed it in the spine hip and knee and despite this I am still working five days a week, although I hope to retire some time this year. Hobbies are Rugby,…
Hi I'm Olly, I'm new to this forum , just wanted to say hi.
Hi, I'm new to Arthritis Care and I'm looking for some advice. I have had RA for almost 42 years and I have been using Humira injections since August 2007 - just over 8 years without any problems until quite recently. A few weeks ago the skin on my face became very dry and flakey. Then it also became quite red and blotchy.…
Good morning. I have just come across your forum and would like to join in. I am a 50 year old woman (soon to be 51!) in 2012 very suddenly I developed OA in my right knee. Overnight my knee locked and my life changed for ever. After being told on numerous occasions by the consultant that I was too young TKR he finally…
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