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…
Hello All, Has anyone seen adverts for bee venom cream? And if so, has anyone tried it? It might be just another 'try this and dispel all pain and boney growth' myths! Most of them are! Just wondered if it would be a complete waste of money. Oh, and yes, it is advertised on Facebook. 😏😊 Thanks
Hi, I have been on hydroxychloroquine for about 8 months now and I think my hair is lighter ( or it could be me going grey!) has anyone had highlights professionally done or should I avoid? Thanks for any advice!
Hello lovely people. Recently I have been having a lot of problems with pain in my hands....which seems to be attributed to my new hobby of reading! It started with Trigger Finger, and now my thumbs and wrist have joined in! I've looked on Amazon and other places, but most reading aids don't seem to get very good reviews.…
hi I’m Cara I’m new just been diagnosed with fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis of the spine , my dr recommended this community as it’s overwhelming and lots to take in , Ive been in pain with lots of other fibro symptoms for many years and am very relieved to get my diagnosis even though none of us want this , so hi and…
Hello from Ireland , everybody. I am delighted to have a place to discuss my fears about my arthritis. I am an artist and yest I summoned the courage to go to a doctor , whom I know, to discuss my hips and if anything can be done. I move like the Tin Man and hate it. I nearly ran out as she wanted me to do blood tests etc…
Hi there. I was diagnosed with RA and started taking methotrexate in December . I have been going for blood tests every two weeks and now every month.I have no idea of the results of these. No sign of a follow up appointment and have had to ask for at least a meeting with the nurse. A friend in a different county has had…
Im new here and I am currently going through diagnosis of arthritis in my right knee,the doctor has said I have it and going to X ray next week.
Hello Everyone I've recently been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. After two long years of tests and scans, my rheumatologist put me on a course of steroids for 3 weeks and I had 3 weeks of bliss! Between that and my history, he decided that I had PsA. I've just had more blood work and am having a fibro scan next week…
Hi all, Recently diagnosed and started Methotrexate on Monday....8 tiny pills that are making me feel abit rubbish at the moment. After reading about the nausea, i thought i had got away with it, but yesterday it hit, along with a tummy that feels like it is acidy, hungry and on fire. I know it was only my first dose and i…
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