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
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…
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