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
Do you stop above biologics for the week you have flu vaccination and Covid booster vaccination. I am trying to work out the best way to do this . I inject methotrexate weekly (Saturday) and adalimumdab every other week (Wednesdays). Thanks for any advice would be grateful.
Hi! It’s been 3 years since I had my Trapeziectomy and I’ve developed a lump on the side of my scar. I noticed it a month ago and it’s grown to about the size of a pea. It doesn’t hurt (hopefully it won’t ever hurt), and it’s kind of hard. I’m wondering if anyone else has experienced this or if anyone knows what it is.…
Hi. I’ve been taking methotrexate since November 2020 when I was diagnosed with RA. I swapped to metoject nearly 2 years ago as the tablets were making me feel sick. I’ve always had a needle phobia so not a decision I took lightly. They’ve recently changed the style of pen to a button free pen but I can’t bring myself to…
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