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…
Had left THR 31st October, now 4 weeks post op and getting stiffness & outer pain on oposite hip ( which was replaced 13 years ago) . Anyone else had this?
Hi everyone! I got my right hip replaced exactly 2 months ago, I´m 23 years and im currently in remission (JIA). My hip necrosed due to corticoids. I would like to know if anyone has gotten the amis method which is supposed to be less invasive and could tell me about their experience. So far for me it has been incredible,…
Hello! I got diagnosed with RA in March 2024 after my symptoms started in December 2023. The last 6 months have been a whirlwind of medication and lifestyle changes which I am slowly adjusting too. I have been on triple therapy now for around 8 weeks with no difference- I feel like I’m in a constant flare up! the good news…
Hi, I had a wrist replacement in 2012 which has now come to the end of its life. I am now on the waiting list for a wrist fusion. Has anyone had this procedure and how are you managing after? Thanks in advance
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