Hi, I was diagnosed with Seronegative inflammatory arthritis in Dec I had been suffering since last March and had MRI scans etc then was finally diagnosed before Xmas I was given 6 weeks of steroids and also prescribed Sulfasazine I am due to go back to see the Rheumatologist on the 2nd April . I recently had to have…
I took my first dose of methotrexate last Monday but I think I might prefer Sundays. Would it be ok to take it tomorrow?
I was just given Sulfasalazine for my RA. Have been taking it for about a month, I am so sick. Has anyone stopped taking Sulfasalazine? Can I stop abruptly?
good evening this is my first post! I had a trapeziectomy over 23 years ago. Over the last couple of weeks I have not been able to move my thumb due to the excruciatingly pain. Has anyone had a similar experience. Thank you
Hello everyone, I'm new. (I wish I was). Have been diagnosed with RA since early 2014 but its had more effect in the last 2 - 3 yrs. Thought it was tennis elbow and had to stop playing golf! Bad wear and tear, degradation, loss of cartilage etc. Very painful and disabling, and frustrating for myself and them others. Physio…
Hi after some help please I have suffered from arthritis for approx 10yrs, I had a hip replacement approx 6yrs this August and sad to say it made my mobility worse. I suffer arthritis in my hip, back, shoulder, hands and legs and use a stick. My mobility and balance is getting worse daily. I have recently been awarded…
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…
I have been diagnosed with Spondylitis 3 months ago. I also have arthritis in both knees. I was offered a back operation last year but because I have ptsd from that particular hospital I changed to the Royal Orgepeadic Hospital. Now they’re saying I have spondylitis and they can’t operate. what should I do? Ask for a…
Hi, Ive been put on methotrexate 2.5mg dose. The plan the nurse said was 2 weeks of pills one day each week, so i am taking saturdays, and then she said blood testz after 2 week, to check all ok. My question is do i book bloods on the 3rd week? I wish the nurse had actually written it out for me. I tried to write it down…
I am 80 and hurtling towards a knee replacement op faster than I’d like. I only get a nanosecond to speak to the orthopaedic consultant so I have questions I’ve had no time to ask. I’ve signed the consent form and am having pre-op assessment next week. I have zero cartilage and the joint is bone on bone BUT I have no pain.…
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