Hello everybody How could I, obtain a diagnosis of which type of Arthritis I am suffering from, if there are certain types? With kindest regards, Kev11114
Does anyone else feel like if anyone else were in as much pain as them there's absolutely no way, now way in hell they'd be able to deal with it? I find myself slowing to a limp or a halt so often and the fact that it's this pain in my leg that is causing this to happen makes me think that there's no way anyone else…
I have osteoarthritis in feet wrists lower lumber which is now causing sacroiliac pain. I’ve had to stop work and can’t only manage a few hrs in bed a night then back to chair. Would the knee pillows help to align me at night and which ones actually work.so many more questions but just starting here.
Hello, I was wondering if anyone had sickness and nausea after taking methotrexate and if it got better over time? I have recently started taking this medication but the sickness and nausea has been horrible! 4 days on and I am still feeling so nauseated. Does anyone have any tips on how to cope with this? I have been…
Hiya...Can anyone give me an idea of how long the waiting list is for a knee replacement. Also how long did your steroid injections last before pain came back..... I have been told about a business case and that I have to lose weight before one is submitted Thanks....
Hi Friends So I'm getting my 2nd hip op on Wed 4th Dec ( my daughters birthday ) This time I'm quite excited about it but a bit nervous Just a quick question does anyone have red itchy legs ? Only happens at night time, my doctor just gave me cream & tablets and no idea what is causing it ! I will let you know how it all…
I asked the question below in a comment on a Versus Arthritis FB post and was told to ask it on this forum. I have slim fingers and I've tried different pairs and sizes of compression gloves but I've never found any where the fingers don't pull down then rub and irritate the skin between my fingers such that I have to keep…
I've just had my telephone assessment for PIP. I just wondered if people were awarded PIP for Rheumatoud Arthritis. My factor is > 650 and my anti ccp is 426 which apparently makes it more aggressive. I was diagnosed late October. I was prescribed methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine. The methotrexate has not been stopped…
After a long day, my operation took place at 5 pm. I was a nervous wreck all day but the op was amazing. The theatre team were fab. I even saw my old hip bone and the reason I was suffering so much with it. Exposed bone and extra bone growth. How I wasn't in more constant pain I really don't know. Back in my room now ,…
Day 1 So far today my journey has gone so much better than I dared to hope. I know I had read lots of stories and had so much encouragement from this ahead of me but I didn’t dare hope I’d be the same. After having my surgery postponed by almost seven weeks due to low haemoglobin/being borderline anaemic I was nervous it…
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