Hi I have psoriatic, rheumatoid and have now been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my left foot after being in pain for about 6 months. I struggle to walk every day and working full time is horrendous along with the fatigue and pain I'm finding work a struggle. I applied for pip for in early 2023 but was turned down it has…
This is a constant puzzle : 'keep moving, don't stand or sit for too long'. I'm sure many of you have that lovely feeling of sitting down when you really need to...the relief….then 20 mins later you need to get up otherwise it can be extremely painful. It's like being a human yoyo. Especially when moving is also…
Just need to vent. I have osteoarthritis in the feet, knees fingers and toes possibly ankle following a bad break 18 months ago, i also have RA which ive had 20 years, applied for pip as i am struggling with a lot of things and i am in constant pain. They have scored me 0 points in every activity. Because i work part…
Hi, my name is Liz, and this is my first discussion. I have had arthritis in my shoulder for about 3 years now. I have had 3 injections over that time which were very helpful. I have now been told that I cannot have any more. They sent off a referral for me about 17 weeks ago for which I have had confirmation. I am finding…
Hello everyone! This is my first post and I’m super grateful for this community. I’m 32 years old and have been living with widespread Psoriatic Arthritis for many years now. I started Methotrexate injections last summer, and am about to start a biologic (Humera) alongside it. The chronic pain is a real struggle as I have…
Hi everyone. I have recently just come out of hospital after having a rash all over my body, swelling in my feet, ankles, knees, wrists, hands and neck. I only remember feeling slight flu like symptoms prior to been ill. To cut a long story short I've been diagnosed with reactive arthritis. I'm on steroids and naproxen…
Good morning everyone, I hope you are all well. I’m after some advice if I can. So I suffer with Psoriatic arthritis and my specialist has tried me with a number of different medications but all have been unsuccessful and I’ve been getting regular, persistent attacks over the last few months. Today, my specialist has…
Hi im just getting over sciatica/hip pain . yesterday i was just getting up from chair and had a snappy tearing feeling in groin/front of hip area .since then i have been unable to lift leg and have to drag foot foward when walking with stick. help!!
Hi all, I am recently diagnosed with OA in my right hip, which as been caused by undetected hip dysplasia, from birth. My consultant called it moderate-severe OA, from my x-ray and MRI results. In April'25, I received a steroid injection which has seemed to work, however when I walk more than I used to (30 minutes instead…
Living with chronic arthritis has taken a toll on my mental health—especially when it comes to anxiety and depression linked to constant pain and limited mobility. I recently came across RealESALetter, which offers emotional support animal letters for people dealing with mental health challenges. Has anyone with a similar…
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