hello my name is Deanna I am 28 years old and was diagnosed with psoriatic arthropathy 8 years ago recently my symptoms have worsened and my mental health has declined I am currently taking time off my 3 day a week job because of this I have applied for pip in the past but due to not having a great understanding of my…
Hi there, I'm so glad I've found this website. I am struggling to get a diagnosis of Arthritis in my neck from my GP - she just keeps saying it's muscular but I know it's not. The thing is, I need an official diagnosis to show my employer for them to make reasonable adjustments for me. Any hints or tips appreciated!
Hi everyone, just wondering if any of you have experienced what I think is a Sham Redundancy. My position at work will continue after my redundancy and I will be expected to train someone to do my job. When I took the job just over 2 years ago I had no visible signs of osteoarthritis, although I did declare it on my…
Hi everyone. Hope everyone is doing ok. I'm not sure why i'm writing this, maybe just to get it out of my head and as a bit of a release. I have had Rheumatoid Arthritis since 2011, in my right knee, and offically diagnosed in 2012. I was placed on sulfasalazine, and was fine with this. End of 2022 i have had a massive…
Hi all, I’m a 23 year old female who was diagnosed with RA in 2022 and has since had a partial wrist fusion on my dominant hand last July. I had now have 2 screws and a bit of joint removed due to high levels of erosive damage. I really struggle with cutting and I was told not to lean on my wrist a lot when doing exercise…
Hi I've been advised to have foot fusion operation due to the severity of my ankle arthritis, looking for advice ( ie is it worth it) plus worried about being off work etc
Hello, I recently visited my gp to ask for help in discussing my pain with work and he said the Rheumatology report notes I have non specific arthralgia, could anyone help with what this means please? At a previous appointment with Orthopedics I was advised I have wear and tear (i think this means osteoarthritis?) in my…
Hi I have been sent a email from my employer in regards to coming back to work .They wish to have a meeting with HR iam suffering from OA in both knees and been off work since February as my job is a physical one a school cleaner I really don't know how they can help i am in constant pain and really feel pressured by the…
Hi, I am in desperate need of any help or advice, in the last two years, after having radiotherapy I have developed osteoarthritis in my knees on both, hips, both hands and wrists, and now my elbows.I gave up work when I had cancer but have not been able to return to any job, as I struggle to use a keyboard, walk anywhere…
HAD accident & work 38 yrs back . NOW since april 2023. Have 2nd degenrative changes to back / spine STENOSIS proved by having MRI, SCAN june 2023 . . ATM limited to stand 1-2 min & shuffle, walk stick 20 meteres max / mobility AIDED . ON NHS waiting list for treatnment orphopedics clinic nhs . AS there is no long term…
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