Hi its my second week of taking methotrexate how long does it take before the worn out feeling goes Thanks
Hello was just wondering does anybody know who I can complain to that will actually listen to me, had my left hip replaced June last year promised second one would be done 6 weeks later but low and behold here I am , was supposed to be having hip replacement today got phone call yesterday cancelled again this is fourth…
Hi I’m a newbie so first post on here. I have a couple of concerns that you may be able to help with. I had a THR 2 weeks ago and I feel it went really well. I can get in and out of bed, walking ok, can make a meal, wash up etc. The pain is fine, I have been on Cocodamol for the past 2 years waiting for my hip replacement,…
Hi folks, I know I haven't been here for a while, just been plodding on and trying to make the most of life, like you do. Friday, I was walking along and suddenly I had a sharp shooting pain down my right leg (normally hurt my left one). I honestly thought I was going to pass out from the pain, but thankfully I didn't. I…
My first week or SSZ was ok with minimal side effects (500mg once daily). Once I upped my dose on the second week to (500mg twice daily) I started feeling incredibly poorly, very sick, constant headache, swollen lymph nodes, severe rash etc. I have now stopped for 1 week following the advice of my hospitals DMARD hotline,…
I have OA in many joints and also bursitis in both hips. For the past year I've also had pain in both shoulders. I saw a GP last summer who said my shoulders were 'catching', but it was probably the hot weather. Unfortunately, it hasn't gone away. It's particularly noticeable at night as it's painful to lie on either side.…
Hi Everyone who lives in Wales, happy St David's Day! You may already have seen this but posting just in case. The Welsh Government is consulting on a MSK framework - here's the link -…
Hi, I'd be really grateful if anyone could share their experience with me of what improvement from medication looks like. I was diagnosed over a year ago with Rheumatoid arthritis and have since been prescribed 3 different kinds of medication: two DMARDS, discontinued thanks to bad side effects, then a biologic…
Hi All, been suffering with Arthritis in my mid foot both feet for years. After many injections had surgery 12 weeks ago. I can barely walk now. The mid foot pain is gone but my feet are so swollen and hurt to walk on and numb. I have a feeling this didn’t work or caused new problems. My weird new shuffle limp walk is…
Hello all, does anyone else here suffer from cramp in their feet & legs at night & is it a feature of arthritis or is something else going on? It has become a particular problem for me as every night I am woken by cramp several times. I am trying every old wives take known to man including, a magnesium supplement, eating a…
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