Hi, im new to the site. Ive not joined any community sites before. I have osteo arthritis, osteoporosis and psoriatic arthritis. Ive had osteoarthritis for 20 years and psoriatic arthritis for 8 years.
Hi. I’ve heard that if you have a low immune system (like me with being on Rituximab), you shouldn’t have certain foods/drinks like Actimel or soft cheeses. Has anyone else come across this please? Thanks
Hello, I have recently been diagnosed with Churg Strauss. I would like to talk to any community members who have this disease and their experiences. Anne-Marie
I had a slight change of state of mind today. I had a bad day for pain and I spent a few hours this morning and then again later on this afternoon wrapped up warm in bed listening to the radio because it was the only place I could get comfortable and at least get rid of some of my pain. Now normally this would really annoy…
Having a valid will in place can bring peace of mind for you and your loved ones. However, most of us in the UK don’t have one*! Reasons for this might be uncertainty about the process, not knowing where to start or we might be concerned that it will cost a lot of money. We understand writing that your will can feel…
Hiya am new I have spondylitis and arthritis I am struggling to manage
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Hi there I am new to the group after being walloped by RA about 4 month's ago. I'm 51 and have always been pretty strong but out of nowhere I was knocked for 6 with pain, swelling and stiffness. Within a matter of days I we as unable to walk, wash myself, get dressed and basically fend for myself. Despite being on a…
There's only so long you can spend getting upset and mourning the loss of your mobility, particularly if you need to be a rock to your loved ones. If you make the decision to carry on, then you must play your remaining cards to the best of your ability, or you stand to needlessly losing more by neglect caused by being…
Hello, I've just found out that I have osteoarthritis but what baffles me is that everything I read refers to joints hurting, swelling, being red and hot one at a time but I have pain / discomfort in multiple joints at the same time - mostly aching but mixed with sharp pinchy sensations in and around joints or between them…
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