Two weeks ago I started taking methotrexate and folic acid. This week I am very pleased to tell everyone that I have no symptoms at all . Except for elation at ‘ feeling ‘ absolutely normal!!! Absolutely heavenly. Long may it last.
Hi I’ve recently been diagnosed with rhuematoid arthritis. I also have osteoarthritis I fist went to doctors because I was suffering with awful fatigue and painful muscle and joints the rheumatologist also said I test for scleroderma another autoimmune disease for which I’m waiting to see a specialist although I suffer…
Hi, I'm Liam. I am 28 years old and from Scotland. I got diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis in January of 2024. My dad had Psoriatic Arthritis too so its very much a hereditary thing. To be perfectly honest, it's made everything a lot more difficult these days. I find it hard to walk, stairs are difficult and it can take a…
Hi, please can anyone who takes Amytriptiline for pain relief advise me how long it is likely to take for the pain to ease? I have been taking 25mg for around 3 weeks now and haven't noticed any difference yet...I'm not sure whether to carry on with it....also has anyone who takes it experienced weight gain at all? Any…
I had my left hip replaced 11 days ago and got out of hospital after two nights. Thus far my recovery seems to be going well so I thought I’d share some tips which might help anyone waiting for a THR. I’m 69, reasonably healthy and not overweight. Until this year I used to enjoy regular eight mile walks but then…
Hi all, I am post op three weeks after posterior THR and lateral tendon reattachment of same hip.. I felt it started off so well, felt all previous arthritic, tendon pain seemed to be gone and now just experiencing the surgical pain which was to be expected. Five days after op, I developed a hematoma, and pain became…
Hi all, I am a 51 year old male diagnosed with moderate OA in my right hip. I recently purchased Susan Westlake's book, 'HIP Osteoarthritis CAN be Cured: Treating OA with Physical Therapy'. While I am of course keeping my mind open to whether this is a condition that can really be cured, after reading the first half of the…
I had my appointment yesterday to see my rheumatologist I got a taxi to the hospital because it's quite far from where I live it cost me £60 there and back. I got to the hospital just to find out my appointment was cancelled, I'm so disappointed and don't know what to do anymore seeing as it's the fourth appointment to be…
Hi, I am posting as am feeling pretty low and struggling living/coping with the daily discomforts of psa. I requested help from my rheumatology dept with my worsening discomfort and I had a face to face appointment. Following this appt I'm feeling despondent and pretty naff. I was put on methotrexate last year by an…
Hi its my second week of taking methotrexate how long does it take before the worn out feeling goes Thanks
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