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…
I have knee and hip osteoarthritis I am 48 and had it for about 10 years now. The past 5 or so years it has got extremely worse. Now I'm at point where I do need sticks to walk. And use a lot of aids around the house. Hopefully getting walk in shower installed at end of this month. Currently I'm on co codamol for pain.…
Good evening my names les I was diagnosed yesterday but only after a physical check on my leg/knee by Dr after I complained of painful knee, my question is can it be diagnosed without xrays or mri? I was told paracetamol n ibuprofen would be good to help but friends tell me differently, so I'm looking for some helpful…
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