I was diagnosed with RA 3 years ago and given prednisone and hydroxychloroquineThis.helped the pain and inflammation, but I then had 2 hip replacement surgery and was prescribed methotrexate which I have taken for 2 1/2 years. I begged for an alternative treatment and was told I must keep taking methotrexate. I considered…
I have only been on methotrexate 15mg a few days and have noticed that my mood is all over the place. I don't know if it is the methotrexate or just the build up of stress with pain, fatigue and getting diagnosed and eventually starting treatment. I'm prepared to wait it out if it proves worth it though. I have psoriatic…
hi, I'm new to RA and I'm on Methotrexate. I've woken with a sore throat, cough and cold and not sure what I can take. Any advice welcome.
I have been prescribed Hydroxychloroquinine , on reading the side effects I feel worried Is anyone else taking this medication ? I wanted I guess to hear some positives
Hello everyone! I'm Debbie .. and am here to share my OA journey and chat with anyone who would like to say Hi....🙂🙂
Hello to all you kind people who gave me advice before my left THR. The op itself went well and I was hoping not to have any sedation but thankfully the anaesthetist in his wisdom thought differently and I had a low dose of “ Ketamine” Which I think is a horse tranquilliser 🐎😁 Well it worked a treat ! I could hear all the…
I had a double left foot fusion in November 2023. Best thing I ever done. I was in so much pain. Didn't know it was a double until after I had it done. Thought I was only off work for 6 weeks, but it turned out yo be 3 months. Mostly not able to weight bear either. Now over a year later, it's like I never had it done.…
Hello everyone, Well this is something I never thought I'd be involved with. About 4 weeks ago, went to the dos'c with a pain, after the x rays went back to find out I've got hip Arthritis. Then 2 weeks later the pain and discomfort really did kick in. My first question if anyone can help if I dose myself up and feel up to…
Hi all, newbie here. I had a double Midfoot fusion on 4/3/25. RHR in 2014, followed by LHR 2021. My recovery from this op is certainly much tougher than the hips. Boredom is the main issue as I’m no weight bearing for 6weeks. A knee scooter has been a true godsend. Clips out tomorrow and my fifth cast to be put on (I hope…
Hello I'm new here saw my surgeon last week after years of hip pain I was first told 2022 osteoarthritis and trivhantic bursitis I had hip injections worked well but now restricted movement can still go on walks but yoga harder to do painkillers most days surgeon said two hips to be replaced. I'm not one for interventions…
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