What is the best relief for mid back osteoarthritis apart from medicstion
I have been injecting Benepali one a week for over 23 weeks in alternative legs and I noticed recently that on the injection site I have been left with red marks. I wonder if this has happened to anyone else?
Hello folks , I'm new to the forum so apologies in advance if a similar question has been asked. I have worked my entire life as an engineering machinist, a job that dictates that I stand for long periods of time and also involves heavy lifting and manual handling. Only recently my leg locked , I fell whilst turning round…
I have had RA for 5 years and symptoms are mainly stiffness and pain in my hands but is in remission at present. Recently I have had pain in my jaw, so it is painful to chew. This has come and gone 4 times in a month now. The consultant said it can be an RA symptom but did nothing. Has anyone else had this problem? Does it…
Hi everyone. My name is Richie. I’d like to ask you if anyone is on the above Biological? I’ve just had my 1st dose and was wondering how long it takes to start working as the instructions give a really broad range! Also how are people getting on with their lives using Adalimumab?? Looking forward to your thoughts and…
I had blood tests recently to see if I have rheumatoid arthritis in my hands. Tests were negative, was told it was Osteoarthritis (which is what I have in all joints). Just received a letter from a scan I had on my hands to now being told that it is rheumatoid arthritis. Can anyone tell me why it didn't show up on the…
Hi all, thought I would share my good news. I finally have a date for my hip replacement surgery. Tuesday 8th April. 4 days before my 40th , early birthday present lol. Excited and a bit nervous at the same time, it's been a long time coming. Been on the waiting list since 8th December 2023. And been off work just over a…
Hi everyone, I haven't posted in quite a while. I have degenerative disc disease, bulging discs S5/L1 trapping the sciatic nerve. This has resulted in permanent nerve damage. I also have arthritis in spine and hips and spinal stenosis. This year things have got worse. The pain has intensified and any activity I do results…
hi gang, I’m new on here but have had sero negative RA diagnosis for ten+ years. Last year I had first two infusions of rituximab. My rheumatologist seemed fairly delighted my inflammation markers had reduced significantly but honestly I’m in agony with especially my hands. You can’t do anything without them!! My gp…
l was diagnosed 7 years ago and over the years the pain as got progressively worse and l now have got that going our for walks etc is getting to be too much trouble I have informed my Consultant that my medication and injections are ineffective and no relief from pain l was informed that morphine was the only solution…
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