Hi all I have been diagnosed with Rheumatoid arthritis since 9 months old. My recent diagnosis is psoriatic arthritis. I have been on Humira / Adalimumab for around 7 years but had constant flare ups in my ankles knees and elbows leading to endless amounts of steroid injections. I have now been on Benepali for around 5…
Hi all I started on Adalimumab in June I am also taking methotrexate and Sulphasalazine it’s doing wonders for my arthritis my joints look fab, but it’s causing problems with my feet and ankles which have become swollen I have tingling and loss of sensation I spoke to nurse who said this wasn’t a usually side effect…
I developed rheumatoid arthritis 12 years ago,after contracting the childrens virus,slapped cheek,human parvovirus or 5th disease which it is also known..i was officially diagnosed 2 years ago after being ignored by professionals for 10 years. I am now on Gabapentine, Etorocoxib, Hydroxychloroquine and injecting…
Hi all, this may well be a 'how long is a piece of string' question but here goes…. After resisting medication for some years (in part because the Rheumatologist isn't 100% sure whats wrong with me!) we have finally agreed that I am going to give azathioprone a go. I am anxious about possible side effects etc but feel that…
Hi all, New here and hoping for some advice from fellow RA’ers! I’m mid 30s and was diagnosed a few years ago, have been on methotrexate tablets (made me ill), went on to Metaject and (not able to tolerate more than 15ml), and take hydrocloxi - still don’t know how to spell or say it! - every other day. My next option is…
I’m not sure if I’m doing ok or not… three weeks post 2nd THR . I can’t recall how I was 5 years ago. But three weeks in I thought I would be less tired and sore. Good news is that pain is low and mobility is good Im not sure if I’m pushing it too much or being impatient or just low mood and tired. I’m Walking about 20…
My new hip is finally about to happen(!) so someone suggested it might be helpful to others for me to keep a bit of a blog going. It's good to know that despite the 4.7m on waiting lists (don't get me started...) that things are showing signs of moving again. We can only hope they start making serious in roads to helping…
Can any one help please? Still or moving my feet are so hurting me. The surgery asked if I'd always had these feet ...! I had anti-inflammatories prescribed and top them up with paracetamol but the pain is constant. I also have osteo-arthritis elsewhere in my body which is easier to cope with. It's making me so unhappy.…
I am now 4.5 weeks post right THR had my follow up physio this week all is moving in the right direction and exercise has been upped. What I am struggling with and would appreciate advice is the scar. The physio was concerned as my steri strips were still in place she removed them and all has healed but its excruciating…
Can any help with night time pain had TKR 4 weeks ago and still in a lot of pain during the night having to lay on my back does anyone have any ideas or is this just normal
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