hi there, I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis a few years ago after suffering Terry pain and many other symptoms, I basically thought I was going to die. I met my consultant and was put on methotrexate tablets, then injections but had terrible stomach cramps so I have now been put on Yuflyma injections every 2 weeks.…
Hello All 👋 this is my first postI! A quick introduction, I’m 53yrs old, I live on my own with my lovely 12yr old Labradoodle. I am pretty much housebound now and the subsequent isolation means depression is never far away. I have OA of the Right hip, Right knee & Right big toe, I was diagnosed in December 2023. I am…
Hi there. I’ve just been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Have been prescribed steroids for 3 weeks and methotrexate. Steroid injections haven’t helped at all. I started the steroids on Friday and at the moment there’s no change or improvement in the pain. Is this usual or unusual? I know everyone is different but I’m…
I am 66 and really struggling with the paining my hips. I've been living with osteoporosis for 15 years. I've been on pregabalin various strengths, but recently,over the last few months my pain has got worse. Fingers, hands and hips. Went from 50mg x3 daily, then 75mg x 3, for about 4 months it controlled pain. But since…
hi I’ve just been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. I have been told that I’ll be starting methotrexate as soon as. just wanted to know if anyone has had any positive experiences with having methotrexate, or if they recommend taking it.
Interview form, recollection of having children, medical training pressures and RA diagnosis and just the challenges of being female, clock ticking, RA and medical training. It’s long but worth listening to how despite all that, crying when she could not lift her baby out of the cot because of RA, and wanting to overcome…
I have recently come through 2 big toe fusion ops. Feet still sore, first done early December, second early February. Still struggling and foot sore. I've bought some Knixmax canvas shoes which are not too bad but think I could have done with my usual size 4 instead of the size 5s. Anyhow, any help on brands and sizes…
Has anyone had a TKR by Nano Knee or Jiffy Knee?
Hi everyone I have osteoarthritis, two TKR later. I'm finding that my hands and feet are becoming very painful very quickly. My knees took only months before they were bone to bone. I feel its happening so quickly again. I would like to know if this is unusual and has anyone else been effected so quickly. I'm waiting for…
it’s happened very quickly. I had my pre op assessment last week, and was told probably a 2 -4 month wait, but then a phone call to say that I will be done next Thursday, so only 2 weeks after my pre op. I’m feeling very anxious about the whole thing☹️ plus am full of a cold so stuck in bed. I’ve been doing all the walking…
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