Hi everyone, i am so glad to have found a space to 'talk'….i'm not sure what else to do right now. Sorry but this will be a bit long. I have had wrist pain for a few months and eventually went to the doctor, had bloods for RA and xrays. Told by Dr yesterday that i have moderate to severe OA in my left wrist. I was in an…
Hello! I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis a few weeks ago and I thought I was coping with it but the last couple of days I'm feeling quite overwhelmed with it all. I've just started on methotrexate and I'm hoping to get some relief from it but I know that could be a while away. I'm 31 and work in the performing arts…
Hi, all happened within the last 5 months. • persistent rash on back. •Diagnosed with Reynaulds •Diagnosed with severe vitamin D deficiency. •Started getting sore painful hands, very tender, dry fingertips with little cuts and dead arms when sleeping. • Then sore MTP joints and feet. •Waking up with sore hands and dead…
I am waiting for a hip replacement and have recently started having a cold shower daily. I think this is helping, does anyone else have any experience of this?
I was put on medication for high blood pressure in early March and pain jn my knee and foot joints has increased hugely. I've tried two different types, now kn an ACE inhibitor, but the stiffness snd aching remains. Feels as if someone poured cement into my legs and like there's a compression band around legs from the…
sorry to deliver this news but I had ARTHROSAMID last December 2023 in one knee after a year of steroid injections. It was recommended to me to give it a try- I was aware there was not much data. I paid about £2000 privately at a reputable sports injury clinic. The steroid that was applied at the time was the only relief I…
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
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