Dear Mods When we get our new cafe can it be called Val's Cafe please. She hit on a great idea doing this and we are so glad she did. It gives us a place to go to meet up and natter about anything. It is also a popular place. So can it be called Val's Cafe please Mods. Trish xxxx
i feel a bit disappointed. I had a review with consultant the other week. Despite my inflamation markers being in the normal levels and my mobility much improved, my methotrexate dose is being increased. I had gone along full of hope and expectation that because my blood tests are so good. it would be lowered or even…
Hi everyone, I'm 55 and after increasing back pain over the last year, I've recently been diagnosed with cervical spondylosis/osteoarthritis. Just trying to learn how to manage and cope with it as it's become increasingly debilitating. Sometimes standing or walking for just ten or fifteen minutes can cause incredible pain.…
Hi there, Wanted to share my story of how I am here.Recently diagnosed with OA by rrheumatologist after being diagnosed with polymyalgia by my GP only diagnosed via blood & a reply from rheumatology dept. Was told i needed steroids for polymyalgia. I insisted on an appointment to be referred to the rheumatology To have a…
Hi there, I am new here. I have been suffering with arthritis for over 10 years. Firstly in my hips following pelvic damage in my early twenties and then both my hands (fingers mainly) and also my right knee for a couple of years. I get a lot of pain from it in all areas. I have mobility problems and my hands are pretty…
Hi, my name is Liz, and this is my first discussion. I have had arthritis in my shoulder for about 3 years now. I have had 3 injections over that time which were very helpful. I have now been told that I cannot have any more. They sent off a referral for me about 17 weeks ago for which I have had confirmation. I am finding…
I’m in the process of being diagnosed for RA. I started in October last year and my GP referred me to the local rheumatologist. I’ve had X-rays, blood tests and a CT scan and am waiting to hear what medication I will be on. I’m looking forward to getting advice and support from fellow sufferers Thank you
Hi, my name is Miles, and I have had Fibromyalgia since 2014. My wrists, knees, fingers and elbows since Nov 2024 have been getting worse pain and fingers going out of shape with lumps at the joints in the fingers. I thought it was RA but I was diagnosed with Osteoarthritis yesterday. The pain is gradually getting worse.…
Newly diagnosed with RA was given steroids to help bring inflammation down but the day after i started steroids and since my stiffness and pain got worse, felt i was running a temp and felt like id been run over by a truck…since starting them nothing has improved and feels very much like my body is fighting them. Anyone…
Hi there recently diagnosed with RA in February. Affecting my wrists knees and feet , yuk . I just wondered if you always get swelling ? A recent flare in my knee hospitalised me for 5 days due to pain , although there was some swelling there wasn't much . I'm wondering if swelling is always present , I seem to have more…
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