I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my hands around two years ago I had my face cortisone injection in the base of my thumb about 12 months ago which worked really well , the pain in my right hand became pretty bad again and I had a further injection on the 11th of December since the injection. I have been in agony with…
I have Arthirtis in every joing of my body, but I have D.I.S.H. Arthritis in my spine and I'm in constant pain all day. I went back to my doctors as it's getting worse, I can only walk from my livingroom to my kitchen before it kicks in, don't get me wrong my doctor is brilliant but when I went back to her she told me to…
Has anyone any experience of Avascular Necrosis they can share on this site?
Hi everyone, I have ankylosing spondiloarthritis and I'm have monthly biologic injection treatment , I've been taking 22.5mg methotrexate weekly. But, as I had some ALT abnormalities on my previous blood test, I was told by the rheumathology advice nurse to stop taking them for 2 weeks then do an other blood test, which…
Oh. No painkillers for a week, which has only happened once before. I am not sure how although I do feel somewhat stronger and free of flare ups. Last time this happened I had to stop it when I was becoming too weak again and wanted my strength back. Recovery has been a long haul of putting up with aches and pains, but…
Hi, I'm new here. My consultant presently has me diagnosed with atypical inflammatory arthritis. Rheumi and gastro (I also have ulcerative colitis) have me on 15mg rinvoq a day and 25mg methotrexate a week. Meth since sept '23 and rinvoq for 8 weeks now - i think its starting to work. My gp has prescribed 3x3 nefopam a day…
Hi All . I was diagnosed with psoriasis at 19 mainly affecting my feet which lead to psoriatic arthritis at 23 just before the pandemic affecting 16 joints between the pair of my feet witch caused me significant pain walking was almost unbearable, I didn't have any support so I continued to work. I already had already a…
Hi there, I got my diagnosis yesterday for osteoarthritis in the knee. I am 32 and also have sciatica and nerve damage in the spine. My mind is all over the place right now and not sure how to feel about the diagnosis. I’d like to talk to people who know what it’s like and maybe get some information and helpful tips in…
Does anyone suffer from bad muscle pain along with joint pain..I have really bad muscle pain lately..blaming the cold which doesnt help I know. I see a chiropractor every 3 weeks as I have done for years and this helps ..using magnesium in the bath and magnesium cream..walking most days...ice permitting...but still…
I have had OA for a long while and had a TKR on left. I use a wheelchair, as so many years using crutches has meant using crutches causes pain in hands & shoulders. This year I had a flare up of pain, stiffness, and weakness in my hands, wrists, and shoulders that was brutal. I couldn't even pull a bedsheet up during the 6…
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