Good morning, I was diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis a few years ago and have battled pain and fatigue regularly for ten. I am struggling with my physical and mental health and really don't know where to turn. Medical professionals are so busy and lack any real empathy. I work full time and qualify for a support worker…
Due to Covid and NHS waiting times, (28 weeks to be referred to a NHS Rheumatolgist) I paid for a private consultation to see if I had Arthritis, he got the X rays of my hips. I had to trial steroid prednisolone for 1 week 15 mg p/day to see if this reduced pain in joints. And results of the blood tests were now back. His…
I accidentally miscalculated my methotrexate stocks and only had enough to take half my once weekly dose yesterday. I've managed to get more pills today and am wondering if I should take the rest of this week's dose today and then resume normal weekly amount in a week from today, or wait a full week from yesterday before…
Hi i had my op back in mid January & have been doing really well. The last few days however I’ve noticed a pain in my right knee. My hips are also starting to give me pain especially the right one. Is this a result of too much exercise? I’ve been using a static exercise cycle for about 30 minutes a day & walking as much as…
13 years ago I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my hands at the age of 49. In the last 2 years multiple cysts have appeared on my joints, which are sometimes painful and limit the use of 1 joint. Can anything be done? My doctor really didn’t have much to say and wasn’t interested in seeing me in person. So I privately…
Hi, I have just been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease - possibly RA but other ones being considered also and am due to start on a chemo tablet soon. I have read about side effects but was wondering if these apply with taking the meds at the level they are given for RA rather than for cancer such as sickness and hair…
Hi i am diagnosed with psa. I am starting Methatrexate in 3 weeks. My rheumatologist reports that I have reduced range of movement in my hip. I have awful pain in my groin, a sharp stabbing pain that is triggered by moving or not moving. I cannot take ibuprofen based drugs. Do you have any advice on what could ease this…
I have been in such pain cannot lift foot more than an inch off the ground without excruciating pain... GP doesn't know..had hip xray & ok..I will waken when muscles go into spasm & yell involuntarily in pain. Does anyone else have this. Physio is at a loss too. I wondered if it was a torn nerve as I've had surgery for…
Good Afternoon, I wonder if you could please help me with a question. I am in the Clinically Extremely Vulnerable group, as I am on Tocilizumab and Hydroxychloroquine due to my RA. I have now had 4 Covid vaccinations, (3 primary doses and a booster), the last one being on the 1st Feb 2022. I am unsure whether I am supposed…
Hi, i’m a guy 47 with osteoarthritis in my neck, lower back due to an annular tear and in my hands. currently taking the following meds: maxitram 150mg x twice daily co-codamol 30/500mg x two four times a day gabapentin 100mg x three a day and Duloxetine 60 mg x one a day these used to all work great but have noticed it’s…
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