Hi, I take my methotrexate on a Friday morning. Yesterday I forgot so took it before I went to bed and was promptly sick around 30 mins later. Not sure whether I should repeat the dose?? many thanks
I had the injection last Tuesday and to be honest, the knee is not feeling much better, am I hoping for too much too soon? Also, I have had a side effect that I didn’t know about - the next day, my face, neck and chest went bright red, I looked like Aunt Sally in Worzel Gummidge! It’s mostly gone now but I’ve had a few hot…
I was wondering if anyone could help please. I have osteoarthritis in multiple joints, had 3 surgeries/screws in both feet, on left elbow, on right shoulder, one left hand trapeziectomy and waiting list for the right hand, but most debilitating of all is 8 years on after scoliosis surgery (I am now 76). L5-T10 is fused…
hi, Im elderly & struggling to keep my mobility , still walking a certain amount every day etc but Ive found since I couldnt do as much as I used to, Im struggling with constipation, Im drinking lots of water and doing all the usual things but nothing helps, I dont want to rely on laxatives . What kind of exercises can…
I had bloods done at my GP and he said I've tested positive for rheumatoid athritus as with my symptoms it matched also waiting a long 8 months not being able to walk gettin so much worse some of my fingers don't work no more been to a rheumatology appointment today he said yes uve tested positive in bloods but I don't no…
hi, I was diagnosed with RA about 5 months ago and am taking methotrexate. There has been little improvement in my condition so I’m also now being prescribed sulfazalasine (??) I initially went to my GP about pain in my right foot almost 5 years ago. She agreed to refer me to rheumatology but didn’t. Because of a genetic…
Has anyone ever had surgery for severe arthritis in their foot. I also have a hole unde4 my ankle which I need a bone graft to fill, I need the bones 8n my feet pining and my toes straightening along with a bunion sorting. I am ok with this as it inhibits me walking fa4 with my dogs, but I also have ovarian cancer and I am…
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All my recent health problems started after I had the first AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine in May 2021. However, I cannot prove that but I know my body and I know how my health has been badly affected and is still being affected today by the 'autoimmune' response to the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine. My body reacted to the…
hi, I have been getting pain in my left big toe (also getting some pain in right big toe too now). It’s down the side next to the nail. My question is could this be arthritis? I have osteoarthritis in my fingers, diagnosed about 18 months ago. Thanks Roger
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