Hello, Thanks for letting me join. It's great to have a forum based for Manx people over here and I am looking forward to using it. My name is David, I'm a tradesman and I am 40. I now have psoriatic arthritis and I am currently trying to get used to my methotrexate medicine which is proving very difficult to get through.…
Hello All. I am new here so forgive any difficulties until I get to know you all. I have been having pain in my left knee for some time (I had my kneecap removed about 19years ago and no replacement.) I have just been told it is arthritic. It is painful especially at night and sometimes when I am walking it will almost…
Hello, just found your lovely forum and it seems like a very good community! As a final year student I am looking into design for those with a physical impairment and of course, arthritis is a common occurrence. I have read the forum rules and have noticed #4. Would it be possible for guidance to contact the website…
Hi all, Saw Specialist today and have been told I have Osteoarthritis. She has recommended that I take Methotrexate and do blood monitoring, also had my hands and feet x-rayed. Any advice on this drug please. Thanks John
Just wanted to say hi, I am new to this but just feel like it would be nice to speak to anyone who is a similar age with arthritis as have never spoke to anyone my own age who understands
Hi there, I'm 39 years old and have suffered with Rheumatoid Arthritis since I was 26. It has ranged from so severe that I couldn't feed myself (as I couldn't get my hands close enough to my face!), to being almost unnoticeable. And everywhere in between!! Most days are tolerable from a pain and stiffness point of view,…
Hello, I've just joined the forum. I need shoes that have no heel but I'm female and size 9/10 and can't afford expensive shoes so this is the advice I'm really desperately looking for. Thanks, Claire
I posted in another forum an update on my life but thort I wud post in here and say hello again not bin on for quite a while, just bin sat reading thru a load of my old posts, I really did go thru a bad time back then I'm pleased to inform ppl tho that my life is so much better now although I am in the midst of a flare up…
H i all I had a Chinese takeaway last night and feel like i have been trampled on by a small horse. Practically every joint is sore. :zombie2: Just want to know if anyone else has experienced this. Thanks John :spider:
I've just been told I have osteoarthritis in both of my knees and I keep getting very upset when I think about it. Is this normal? I feel so alone even though I have some amazing people around me. I'm determined not to let this get me down but not feeling very positive today!
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