I’m new. iv received a vague diagnosis of inflammatory arthritis, I was put on a 6 weeek course of steroids which made a huge difference. Consultant recommending methotrexate but due to dr strikes not been able to discuss further. Not a clue ow to proceed.
Hello everyone! Approximately two months ago I had my suspicions confirmed by my GP that I have Stage 2 osteoarthritis in both of my knees. The diagnosis was as a result of x-rays at my local hospital. I had been experiencing knee pain and arthritis related symptoms for roughly twelve months at this point. My GP informed…
Hello everyone! 35 years after suddenly finding myself in intense pain and unable to walk unaided I might have a diagnosis! I was told all those years ago I had slipped a disc- nothing of note on X-ray and of course I did not question this. over the years I have had periods where I need a stick to walk, but I learned to…
Hi , looking for opinions on pain relief please. I'm currently waiting on a hip replacement having been told it will be before the end of May. (This will be my year wait). My pain is now unbearable. I take naproxen alongside paracetamol atm, have always been reluctant to take anything more but like I say, I feel like I'm…
Just finished my first week back after a long Christmas break and last week's OA diagnosis. Yes, I've been aware of soreness in my hands for some time but this week felt worse and I'm very sore this morning. I'm trying to decide if it suddenly flared over the holidays or if now knowing what it is has made me more aware of…
Hello all & A Happy New Year. Having just joined, Versus Arthritis, I'm hopeful that I can get help & advice from the community. I have severe Arthritis in my back and hands which is hindering the things I want to do so any help would be great. My main concern at the moment is my hands. I like to ' potter' in the garden…
I have good days and that means I can get out in my garden, do some baking, walk my dogs (very slowly and using a stick ). I have to be careful as my body has its limits and trigger. I have bad days and that means my body is not happy and I get chronic mobility issue, unbelievable pain and discomfort and I become house…
January is my month for annual/semi annual dr visits. I see 2 specialists, nothing to do with arthritis, but I also have an appointment with my primary care dr. I actually canceled an appointment about 6 months back because I was tired of getting nowhere in finding relief for my severe hip OA. I tried the shot…
Hi, I’ve had RA for 12 years and was managing my condition OK but the last 12 months have been a trial. Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia too in December and it’s completely thrown me, leaving me feeling very overwhelmed. Hoping to find a lovely, supportive group who know what all this is about because I haven’t a clue right…
Hello everyone….I have widespread osteoarthritis, back,hands, knees and feet. I have been referred to a pain clinic and I’m waiting for appointment. I have so much to be grateful for, a wonderful family and supportive husband. However sometimes the constant pain just gets to be to much. The medication i have been…
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