Hi all, I joined a few months ago and have found the advice etc useful so this is my first proper post. I've had a diagnosis of Osteoarthritis in my shoulder and FAI in my hips. I have an appointment with Orthopaedics early November to discuss my hip (I think). Due to raised Ferritin and so far, all other tests coming back…
Hi, hope everyone is well. I have had Osteoarthritis symptoms for a few years but only in the last few weeks have I actually been told I have it as well as Fibromyalgia. I have it in my hips, shoulder, hands and feet. I try and keep active and go to the gym 4 x week and I am learning to listen to my body. The pain is worst…
Just joined, I am 84 yrs old and have developed Arthritis in my hands over the years. Recently after a walk I tore my meniscus ligament and unable to bear weight went to see the Doc who has advised the knees are badly affected with Arthritis which I sort of knew anyway. I am now seeing a physio who has given me exercises…
Hello fellow arthritis sufferers, I’ve been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my right thumb and surrounding area plus in my right knee, I’ve had steroid injections which only helped for about 3 weeks. My doctor has just prescribed Duloxetine, does anyone else take this and if so has it helped?
I am 66 and really struggling with the paining my hips. I've been living with osteoporosis for 15 years. I've been on pregabalin various strengths, but recently,over the last few months my pain has got worse. Fingers, hands and hips. Went from 50mg x3 daily, then 75mg x 3, for about 4 months it controlled pain. But since…
Hi! Im new to the group so hey! So i need some help, I have currently had no voice for 8 weeks. Got referred to ENT and they put a camera down my throat and told me yes it's arthritis causing a gap with your vocal chords! I am utterly shattered, they won't offer any help, treatment and they have zero care. My throat feels…
Have had Fibromyalgia for over 25 years. Suddenly got painful joints in feet hands and now in both knees plus a bakers cyst. Have got early osteoarthritis in lower back. Physio has just given me three exercises which makes my pain worse. On the maximum pain killers. Keeps me awake at night now.
hello, my name is Kelly and I’m 23 and I was diagnosed the start of this year with RA. I was on methotrexate pills until recently because it was the most horrendous taste and always made me feel sick. I’ve found the injections more helpful in the last 4 weeks of using them! I wanted to know if anyone else uses compression…
Hello everyone So pleased to have found this community. Diagnosed with RA back in May. After 12 weeks of Methotrexate including 4 rounds of Prednisone with major flare ups - I'm now taking alongside the Methotrexate, sulfasalazine. I was wondering if anyone is taking this combination & how it has worked, side effects..What…
Good afternoon all It has been a while since I posted; over the last 9 months I have been struggling with pain in my right elbow with numbness in my little and ring fingers. I have now had an xray and it looks to be osteoarthritis (the same that I have in my neck and right shoulder) I have tried using Splints; OTC…
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