Hello, I started on Amgevita about three months ago and also take methotrexate for psoriatic arthritis. I am struggling with pain though in my arms! They ache constantly, particularly badly at night keeping me awake with the pain. The pain starts in my shoulders and goes all down to my wrist on both sides. Painkillers…
Hi all, new to the group. Having being diagnosed at 19 i have only just (now 26) processed things after being swapped to injection medication and struggling mentally with this. My main question for those in similar situations, how do you go about getting notes from your practitioners to sign you off for other treatments? I…
I’ve been in a flare up for almost a year now but have only had my knees affected and minimal fluid so my Doctor has been happy for me to stay of medication (I was struggling with injections) but within the past week or so i’ve started getting pain in the front of my left shoulder, there’s no swelling as far as i’m aware…
I'm a 52-year-old man that lives in Texas was diagnosed with bone on bone arthritis in my right hip about 4 years ago I was having problems walking and having pain in my right knee and right hip was supposed to have a hip replacement surgery right before Covid needless to say I did not have the hip replacement surgery. I…
hello, I wonder if you can advise? I’ve been put on the waiting list for a hip replacement. (I am female, 62, have just asked Boots if I can buy weight loss medication as I thought it might help) The hospital thought I’d be seen around February. I’d like to get as fit as possible first. The hospital has a bit of a…
I've looked around at the diaries, etc., which are great, but I can't find anything specific about hair washing or showers for those with an overhead shower in a bath. Soooo….I'm doing my own post, if anyone can help 🙏 It is my THR one-week anniversary today! This time last week I was sitting on the ward post-op still…
Hello I’m new here! I have been on sulfsalazine for a year & my consultant now wants to put me on methotrexate. I’m very worried as I have a lot of health issues being treated under the hospital & on lots of medications. My main concern is I already am on a chemo drug Hydroxycarbamide for blood cancer. I also have asthma.…
many of my joints seem to flair in the morning on first waking. Especially at the moment in my hands and feet. Any ideas how to deal with this would be greatly appreciated. I’ve only recently been diagnosed with osteoarthritis and it’s getting me down affecting all the things I love doing. 😢
Hi not been on here for a while but I would like to know how much wear you need on your hip before replacement. Thank you Liza
Hi cam anyone offer advice about painkillers. Am waiting for first of 4 joint replacements and pain increasing. Cocodamol not helping. Gp started me on dihydrocodeine but really it's not helping despite taking 2 tabs & paracetamol twice during night when it's worse though sends ne to sleep eventually. T/c appointment with…
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