hi.. I’m 4 weeks post hip replacement and am walking around the house unaided and using a stick outside. I wonder if anyone else at around this stage has been aware of their new hip working ? I notice it when getting up from sitting, going upstairs and generally just putting weight on it. When walking if I place my palm…
I've always written poems and amended songs and I find it helps a lot especially when I'm feeling down. I've had joint problems for nearly 50 years so I need something especially when I'm waiting a long time for appointments. Today I amended The Proclaimers song 500 Miles. 500 PILLS When I wake up, well I know I'm gonna…
I have recently been diagnosed with vasculitis having been previously been treated for spondyloarthropathy (SAPHO/CROMO) for a number of years. It came to a head in February when I had a TIA and had a CT scan which showed the problem with vasculitis in my neck. I have been started on a new treatment plan of Prednisolone…
Hi everyone Still trying to get my medication/symptoms settled. Started Methotrexate May 2024, Sulfasalazine October 2024 with Predisone intermittently. Appointment with consultant last week & he's mentioned about adding a Biologic to the treatment in the coming weeks - Has anyone tried this combination??… Successful, in…
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Hi I have got osteo arthritis and I have a appointment for injections has my pain is very bad I was just wondering if anyone else has had them and do they work I have just joined the group so hi to everyone
Hey all so I was diagnosed with inflammatory arthritis in both knees, rheum confirmed it's not rheumatoid arthritis which is good news and said it was very likely from being hypermobile as a child. It took 8 years to get to this point. However I am now having pain in both shoulders, deep inside towards the front of the…
I have been having a flair up now for 4 weeks I am stable on my meds I normally do excersize most days to keep pain at bay I have not been able to do this because all my joints and muscle hurts to point when hurts enough to make feel sick Does any one have any tips to reduce pain no pain killers are helping
Hi everyone. Just had a lightbulb moment at 5.30 am, like you do. And found you lot. !!! II have suffered quietly for years , seeing no one in the family has OA\RA. Not alive anyway. Finished work about two years ago due to i couldn't stand the pain, wasn't too bad then learned to live with it. But really struggling now,…
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