Does anyone else ever wonder how your body heals after an operation?
Has anyone had / been offered an Arthrosamid injection for knee OA ? Suggested to me by Benenden Hospital, and I see it's available at two other local private hospitals, though I gather not yet on the NHS. But apart from the glowing testimonials ( of course) on the Arthrosamid website, nobody so far has been able to provid…
I have recently been sent adverts on facebook for ground sheets which connect your bed to your homes earth stake via the plug socket. Has anyone had any positive experiences from these or are they a con.
I'm needing some advice and help. Have severe pain with my RA, predisone was prescribed, but is interfering with my blood pressure medication, cant take it. I have previous heart disease and this caused my blood pressure to go out of control. Seem my cardiologist today he thinks the inflammation from the RA has affected my…
Hi all, my husband was diagnosed in December with RA. He was given methotrexate (6 tablets per week and 1 folic 2 days after) but after the third dose he felt awful, said he just didn't feel right and was getting real bad pains in his back both side under the rib cage which we put down to kidney pain. Spoke to the RA nurse…
Hello All I am new to this forum☺️ Please could those who have had THR with a spinal anaesthesia ( not epidural) tell me how long roughly it took them to get a little feeling back in there legs. I am anxious about feeling trapped!! Also did the spinal effect your hearing?? Thank you in advance
Has anyone experienced issues with fluid retention whilst taking Methotrexate? I am taking two 7.5mg doses, once a week & after the second dose I have had sudden fluid retention in both thighs. I have seen my GP, who asked me to contact my Rheumatologist, which I have done, but she thinks it is not the Methotrexate causing…
Hi all. Having an autoimmune disease makes me vulnerable to anything that comes around. I am fed up of getting ill from any cold or bug that I get exposed to as it hits me hard and I end up out of work for a few days to a week. Does anyone have any tips to boost your immune system or to stay safe? I already wear face masks…
Hi I am new to the forum. I had surgery 20 years ago to remove a giant cell tumor from my wrist. This left reduced ROM and pain which has been largely manageable until about 7 months ago. I've had a steroid injection which did nothing so I am now looking at fusion. This will be my non dominant hand. I am very nervous about…
Hi everyone, I am a 69 year old lady with Osteoarthritis in both knees but worse in right knee. I was diagnosed about 2016 and I am waiting for surgery. In the past I have had “flares” in my right knee where the pain is unbearable making it difficult to take even a few steps, these have not lasted more than 3weeks. I am…
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