I have had a blood test which doesn’t indicate a flare up. I’m in pain as if experiencing a flare up. I’m thinking this may be the menopause and have a gp appointment booked to discuss treatment. Im experiencing all of the symptoms of menopause can this effect RA
Hello, I have quite severe knee arthritis in both knees. I really do not want to have knee replacements. Please what are the best options for me? I have looked at PRP injections. I do not want steroids as I already have osteoporosis. I also have Ehlers Danlos so I dislocate a lot , Lupus and Sjorgrens and I can't take pain…
Hi all. I’m reaching out for help. Any personal stories of advice or help would be so appreciated. I had a total knee replacement Friday 5th May. I came out of hospital on Tuesday and I’m very focused on the exercises and icing. My knee has immense swelling though and I’m unable to do the exercises properly. I know how…
Hi everyone. I have osteoarthritis in my right kneecap - following many years of repeated dislocations. I've had an MRI recently to determine the damage and the next steps, I already walk with a stick because of the pain and weakness in this knee. My left knee was obviously feeling left out and decided to dislocate over…
Hi i am newly diagnosed, having been complaining i have neck and back pain for years and being fobbed off, i started with very painful hips in the night, ( waking me up ) was sent for an x ray to be told i have mild osteoarthritis in hips and severe in lower back. I am pretty sure i have it in my neck, hands feet and…
i am newly diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and have been on methotrexate for 4 weeks. Last week I upped my tablets from 6 to 8 and since then I have stated to have a little blood spotting coming from my right nostril. It starts in the morning and by the evening stops. Could it be the methotrexate? Thanks for any advice…
I have right hip arthritis and I am now suffering with foot pain in both feet burning and itchy at times anybody know why
Hi Iv been off work now for a few months with my RA just wonder if there are any allowances or benefits etc that would apply to me I’m self employed,and my wife’s retired and now spends most of her time caring for me , thanks phill
Hi can I access a hydrotherapy pool via the nhs phill
Hello. My husband has prostate cancer, is diabetic and other problems. A Macmillan nurse has recently helped us fill in the forms for independant living allowance. She thinks we should be able to claim this. We hadn't realised we would qualify. I also have arthritis. I have had one hip replaced and the other is classed as…
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