This was my experience of desperation when early in my RA diagnosis and in my desperation to avoid pain, I tried changing my diet, mainly to see if there was any pain relief. During this time I was also being treated for bacterial infection so pumped full of antibiotics. Before RA I was an avid gym goer, weights, cardio…
Hello, new here. I'm on the waiting list for a total hip replacement but who knows how far down the line. So far have taken paracetamol and the occasional ibuprofen or aspirin when I know I have to walk any distance or an hour or so before any activity, but the pain has now become 24/7 (particularly after a fall a couple…
Hello, I recently made a post asking about peoples' experiences on Sarilumab and Rituximab in relation to Rheumatoid Arthritis. I have been diagnosed since 2014 and have a restricted right elbow, swollen and tender joints and Tendonitis in my ankle. I have been offered to try either medicine and wanted to hear some…
Hi All Looking for some advice from fellow rheumatoid arthritis sufferers. I'm 36, had rheumatoid arthritis all my life maininly in knees and wrists. Currently take sulfasalazine twice a day, however had a flare up in the knee so now taking omerprazole and naproxen to try manage the flare up. Also trying to rest and use…
My first time posting but here goes… newly diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis December last year and given hydroxychloroquine. 3 months on and some of my symptoms have improved (knee easier, hands less stiff and sore, Achilles tendinopathy less painful) but I still have soreness in my feet. I kinda feel stupid and a bit…
Hi, I am in my 8th week post op THR and still not heard anything regarding my follow up appointment with the consultant. I thought it was 6 weeks after is this normal timescale or should I chase up? Thanks
Hi, I am a nervous 67yo woman, who just didn't want to admit, to getting slower, in more pain, and frustrated with trying to help myself. Some days are really good, some are hard, and some are overwhelming. Looking forward to you amazing people's journeys knowledge and inspiration. Thank you for letting me join.x
Hi I have my consultant meeting this Thursday I've made a list of questions to ask him but what can anyone advise was their most important question to ask before hip replacement op ? Thanks all Jean
Hi guys, me again, (Background, diagnosed with OA about 6 - 8 months ago). It is really hard for me to get a GP appointment where I am (my previous appointment took almost 3 months to see someone), and I seem to see a different one every time I go, so want to maximise the little time I have at my next one tomorrow. I am…
Been on methotrexate for years first tablets then injection, I never had any side effects on 20mg. In 2021 we moved area and the new consultant put me down to 15 resulting in a flare about six weeks later, they then out me back to 20mg and it made me feel so ill, felt so sick and headaches. So was taken off long story…
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