So, yesterday I did something stupid😡 I was putting my shoes on and reached further for than I should have done. It was split second thing, I just forgot and wasn’t thinking. It was about 6 inches above the floor. There was no awful noise and no horrible pain so hopefully nothing awful done. I rang the physio and asked…
I have recently been diagnosed with RA and still getting to grips with the medication and frequent blood tests . Does anyone know what a Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide test result of 1.0 means. Is that positive or negative ? I’ll phone rheumatology nurses but they take a few days to respond . Thank you .
I am waiting on getting more medication to hopefully work together with methotrexate once appointment comes through. Unfortunately in the meantime I have badly strained top of my leg and it seems my knee which is swollen with the arthritis flare so I have been taking co codomol. What do other members take to help with…
Had my first experience of cramp in my non-operated let today. I cried out in pain. Thankfully I was able to use my husband to push the ball of my foot up. It's so good to be able to sleep so well. I am talking to my God through all this experience, being a Christian helps me.
Hi All, I'm Emma, I am 50 years old and I am having a battle of a lifetime….or so it feels! So I contracted the dreaded Covid in late January this year, which turned into what Drs thought was tendonitis in my wrists and then further complicated it all by getting Shingles and then PHN. It's pretty much been a roller coaster…
HI everyone. Had to rejoin as no idea what old details were. During the years in between I've had a TLHR in June 22 and a TRKR in October 23. I was making a great recovery from both by December 24. Then left hip decided to conk out, bone on bone again and back on s long nhs waiting list. Getting so fed up with everything…
I've just started the hip replacement journey. Had my surgery on April 17th. I've been surprised by how I've been able to slowly move around with two crutches. My medication is helping. Lots of tablets which is a new experience for me. I'm learning how to listen to my body, not rush and be able to move when my body is…
I've had a prolonged suspension of injecting my Amgevita due as I was off it for 5 weeks due to a tooth infection and extraction. This occurred just after my last delivery of Amgevita. My deliveries are of 4 pens so effectively 8 weeks supply and they are timed around when I am due to take the 2nd last pen I have in my…
Newbie here, I will be having a Left knee replacement soon, going for my appointment with Orthopaedic consultant and pre op too next month. I will be getting my operation within the next 3 months. I have osteoarthritis in both knees, for the last seven years. Started with a bakers cyst on my right knee. I am still working…
Hi everyone I'm Tracey and new to this site I have osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis sleep apnea high blood pressure insulin dependant diabetes and epilepsy I am waiting for 2 new knees and a a gall bladder operation which I have been waiting for 3 years now due to my diabetes not being under control due to…
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