I’m newly diagnosed and am really struggling mentally. I am 60 previously a gym goer, work full time, independent at home and was always busy. Now I feel desperate, don’t like myself, feel paralysed with fear about all aspects of my life in the future. Very low and having panic attacks. How do I learn to cope please
Hi everyone, I’ve recently been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with CRP 10, Anti-CCP 43, and RF 79. My doctor has recommended starting Methotrexate (15mg/week) early to slow progression, but I feel a bit anxious about beginning such a strong medication, especially one that might be for life. My symptoms…
Hi everyone, I'm new on here not computer or phone literate so please excuse. 5years ago I was taking Warfarin for a few Dvts. I'd been on them for approx 7 years when a new doctor changed my tablets for another blood thinner called Apixiban.Within a fortnight I was taken to hospital and given massive doses of steroids to…
Is it possible to have a flare up in one area i.e. knees?
Hi, has anybody on here developed sulfasalazine toxicity within the first 6+ weeks of taking the medication? If so, could you describe your experience please? I'm interested to find out if my experience is similar to others'. Many thanks.
Hello I’m new to this group. I am a female, 40 this year with two children 8 & 10. I had lots of problems and terrible pain in my early 20s, and it took a while before I was diagnosed with AS. I was told about biologic drugs at this point, but because I was trying for a family I was told to come back after! Luckily I went…
i have been on 15mg Methotrexate for 2 years for Rheumatoid arthritis and had no real side effects and was told it was working well. Then about 2 months ago I started to have a reaction about 30 mins after taking it. My whole body seems to tingle and my hands and feet swell and itch terribly. It lasts for about 3/4 hours…
I am a young 56 and was advised by my local MSK team that my arthritis in my hip was severe in April and they were going to refer me the the orthopaedic consultant to discuss surgery. I received a letter in May to advise me I had 38 weeks to wait before I could see a surgeon. I’m in so much pain and wish I could afford to…
I’ve found that visiting a chiropractor for soft tissue and deep tissue massage very beneficial. This ensures that joints are mobile and adjusted to maintain alignment and inflammation of ligaments and tendons eased out. At £50 a visit the cost is proving prohibitive. Is this sort of beneficial treatment available under…
Hi, I was diagnosed with RA 2.5 years ago and I've been on a few different DMARDs since. Last summer I developed sudden flare ups that would migrate from one area to another causing inflammation, stiffness, pain and often severe reduction of movement. The flare ups would last a few days and then disappear - just to appear…
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