Hello. I've been a forum follower for many years and have always posted with positive intentions of encouraging others. Recently that approach has become more difficult to maintain and I have made only occasional contributions here, being aware of the depressing effects of reading online wingeing and the apparent reduction…
hi . I’m under a rheumatologist ( watch and wait ) but have developed what I think is a bakers cyst . I have swelling at the back of both knees but worse on the left with tenderness. Should I let the team know ? Is this significant to my diagnosis?
Good afternoon, looking for some guidance. Im 56 and just been diagnosed with mild to moderate osteoarthritis in thumb and shoulder. I've been looking on the internet and one site will tell you one thing but another site will tell you the opposite. I'm trying to find info on the best exercise - can you help? Swimming -…
I was diagnosed with right hip arthritis about a year and a half ago . last year i started getting a funny snapping sensation at top of leg /groin area when walking which would stop me in my tracks for a few minutes,and then i was able to carry on .That seems to have eased off ,but pain has increased in hip and mobility…
Good morning, I have had oa in my left hand and left knee for quite a few years but was recently put on 20mg of a statin for cholesterol. Within a couple of weeks my oa was getting worse and now 4 weeks later my feet, ankles, knees and hands are flaring up. Hard doing stares my feet burn and my hands are very stiff and…
I have been diagnosed with degenerative arthritis in Lt knee with mcl tear ,waiting for the partial knee replacement, Meanwhile I have been offered for the Genesis ll trial , whether is it safe for the taking a part ? Would be appreciated any advice please. Kind regards JJung
I have a problem with sore feet which is very apparent when I am working which is currently 4 days per week. I keep it at bay with Movelat gel which I apply twice a day but do not need this away from work as the pain subsides then.
Hi. I have been diagnosed with PMR. I have severe pains in my shoulders, wrists and hips in the morning time which eases off a bit during the day. I had a cortisone injection in my right shouder on Wednesday. Thinking this would ease the pain in that shoulder, I awoke on Thursday morning with practically no pain at all…
Hi, I am new to this site and wondered if anyone had experienced a flare in their rheumatoid arthritis after taking Alendronic Acid (prescribed for osteopenia). This has happened to me twice now, 2 days after taking it, particularly affecting my hands. I am now on a decreasing 4 week course of steroids. I am aged 64 and…
Hi, just been to see rheumatoid nurse and it’s now been suggested that I go onto Sacukinumab which will probably take 8 weeks to get sorted, I was on Yuflyma for 3 months and gave it a good go but had more flare ups and really didn’t feel better at all. Can anyone tell me how long it takes for this drug to kick and what…
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