Living with chronic arthritis has taken a toll on my mental health—especially when it comes to anxiety and depression linked to constant pain and limited mobility. I recently came across RealESALetter, which offers emotional support animal letters for people dealing with mental health challenges. Has anyone with a similar…
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…
Hi I had mid-foot fusion, I must say this it was not as bad as I thought it would be, I had a leg block while in the operating theatre, thank God I did not feel a thing all went well it took 3 hours for me as I also had bunion done at the same time. But very pleased didn’t have any pain afterward as I kept on top of the…
Does anyone else ever wonder how your body heals after an operation?
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…
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