Hi , have had Fibromyalgia for 20 years, now recently diagnosed with osteoarthritis of both hips and spine. In the early years of Fibro I was working , the doctor prescribed Amitriptyline. I took it for two months but it made me very sluggish and it made work difficult. I wasn’t sure it helped the pain but it was all very…
So, last January 23 I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis and put on Methotrexate tablets.. They weren't brilliant, so advised injections may be better . I wasn't keen, so currently trying a combination of Sulfasalazine and methotrexate tablets... The side effects of the sulphasalazine are horrible, so considering a…
Hello all, I’m looking for some Tips of how to ease my legs whilst sitting on a sofa, do I use a small footstool or chair? I’m asking because my leg and foot is swollen . I had Hip replacement 4 days ago. Also Tips on how to sleep with cushions and pillows in bed ? Thanks all
I am hoping to speak to others who have had a Proximal Row Carpectomy. I have Kienbocks disease and arthritis has set in to my wrist, I have been waiting for surgery for 2 years all the whike losing more and more use of my dominant hand. I also have arthritis in all my fingers and toes.
I was diagnosed last year with fibromyalgia I also have osteoarthritis it effects every part of my daily life looking forward to reading advise from others.
Greetings! I'm recently diagnosed, thankfully, but now needing ideas for managing pain. I've seen bamboo compression sleeves and would like to know if anyone has any experience of them. Specifically for sleeping and those pains and locking that happens, but also for day to day life when we can't sit down! Thank you
Hi I have arthritis in my neck and back. Had knee replacements 2015 and 2016 due to arthritis. I am wondering if anyone has found massage helpful.
Hi. Just registered. I have osteoarthritis in my knees and back and hip pain I've not been able to get diagnosed as anything. I also have had a lot of pain in one of my shoulders and in my heels in recent months. I am also autistic, ADHD and diabetic.
Hi, I've been on Methotrexate since being diagnosed with RA last summer. Has anyone found a way of combatting the lower immunity that comes with it. I never used to get sick and have had various infections since taking it. They've required antibiotics so I've been told to stop the Methotrexate for a week and just seem to…
I’ve just been diagnosed with inflammatory arthritis (possibly psoriatic) and was pleased to find this forum.
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