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hi, i am new to the site, i have had OA since my 30s and its getting worse as time goes by, i find the inability to do things as i used to do the most frustrating, i was always very busy and could do anything on my own. a question i have is on good days i get everything done, i try and do all the jobs i havent done but…
Hello to everyone. I've been living with RA and OA since 2007. I have problems in all my joints even my teeth are affected. I've tried metx, sulfasalazine, anti tnf but nothing has worked for me. I am now trying metx again after 5 years hoping things will be different. I'm having severe problems now for 10 months with my…
Hi my name is Ian and I have been diagnosed with A/S since 1978, married with 5 grown up children. I still have one small part of my spine than has not fused, and gives me quite a bit of pain, not muscle but nerve pain. My consultant has put me on gabapentin and I was wondering if anyone has tried this and was it working.…
Hi everyone I'm a newbie. My name is Michelle, and I've been suffering from osteo arthritis in my right ankle for many years after a nasty fall and an operation. Next Friday I'm having an ankle fusion operation and to say I'm scared is an understatement. I'm really looking for some tips and to make some friends with people…
Hi, I am 34 and was first diagnosed with arthritis 9 years ago. I started with Polyarthritis which generally gets referred to as rheumatoid now, although it can affect any of my joints. I have been lucky in the sense that after terrible first couple of years my arthritis was well managed, with drugs and with advice from an…
hi all im a 30 year old woman with 2 children , i have recently been diagnosed with arthritis.im self employed but have been out of work for around 3 months now , as im finding it difficult just to get out of bed in the morning . my arthritis affects both my knees. i've recently had surgery on my right knee and had a full…
Hi All, I'm 61 but in my head about 16 and am generally a positive person; diagnosed a couple of years ago my pain is well controlled but the fatigue gets to me at times. The times I could scream as the packaging of crisps is impossible to open, and why did the medication not mean that side effects requiring that chocolate…
Hi all :) My name is Jules, (mid to late 40's) I have been here once before some time ago. Back then I think I posted about having shoulder impingement and arthritis, you were all great :) I did speak with my doc back then who said for me to contact OT myself via their net page. Believe it or not, I posted then a message…
Hi everyone, I've just been diagnosed with inflammatory RA and large vessel vasculitis and came across your website and forums. I've never really been a forum kind of person but thought I'd join as you guys sound like you understand the practicalities of the illness. I've been blessed with good health up till now so this…
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