Hi have been taking hydroxychloroquine since November for RA. I had a fall and injured my knee and since then I have felt my legs tight as if I have excess fluid. Could this ge a flare up. Can't understand why my legs feel so heavy.
Well today started out quite well, good morning and even sat on the decking drawing, watching the birds and drinking a latte. Later on went inside to watch the tennis. Then the physiotherapist called from the hospital. I made the mistake of following her advice and put my legs up , even though I had no swelling. Then oh my…
Hi everyone, I'm 55 and after increasing back pain over the last year, I've recently been diagnosed with cervical spondylosis/osteoarthritis. Just trying to learn how to manage and cope with it as it's become increasingly debilitating. Sometimes standing or walking for just ten or fifteen minutes can cause incredible pain.…
Shoulders…fingers hips ankles toes Thts my body
Hi l am a newbie and was wondering if anyone has tried CBD oil? If so was there an improvement in pain etc. Do you know if you can take it with all prescribed medications? I was advised to take it but would like other people’s experiences if any. Thanks 🤔
I’m so pleased I have finally joined this amazing site. I feel as if I’m going mad as medical professionals do not seem to believe me when I explain what is wrong. I wake up every morning with horrendous stiffness in my back, hips, ankles, shoulders, wrists and hands. I struggle to move out of bed in the morning. The…
Promising Research: Developing Immune Tolerance to self-antigens in tackling autoimmune disease Jasmin Fox-Skelly is a freelance science journalist based in Cardiff, UK -excerpt New Scientist March 2025 Rather than inhibiting or killing immune cells, (immune suppression) these aim to boost immune tolerance. Pere…
I have osteoarthritis in both knees. I have had one arthroscopy and due for another. Apparently I'm too your for knee replacements even though my surgeon said I need them. Recently I have got pain to my elbow area. It is not due to using crutches as I don't use them full time. I asked to see a Dr about my arm and the…
Hello, I am going through test for arthritis at the moment. How long does it take to get a diagnosis? I seen an OT yesterday and she told me once I am diagnosed they can give you medication and you can have an “almost” normal life again. I just want to be able to walk without being in pain anymore. I am 40 and I get pain…
Hi, I don’t really know where to start as I always was a person who don’t ask others for help. I’m 29 male who just recently been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. When I first found out about this condition I had a lot of courage to get through it, although I didn’t know much about it. Unfortunately I’m heading into…
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