Sorry haven't posted for a few days but all been abit chaotic!! They say things come in 3's so hopefully things are about to improve ☺️ 1.. I had a bad fall in public resulting in 2 broken toes, bruising all over including my dignity 😅 2..my husband had a TIA on Thursday & in hospital but being well looked after ☺️…
I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in December last year following flares in hips and wrists. I have been on methotrexate since and have thankfully been pain free since then until Friday evening. I am now experiencing another flare in both hips and am in a lot of pain if I attempt to walk or move in bed. My…
I have had the newsletter for some time but never posted. Can anyone help me find a cream with more than 0.1& of Oleoresin Capsicum in it? I am using Radian B Muscle Rub at present to help manage my 2 types of Arthritis as it is at a reasonable price. I would love to use Tiger Balm but the price a round her has shot up so…
Hello everyone, I have suffered from rheumatoid arthritis since I was 8, I am now 30 at the end of the year. I have been on methotrexate when I was younger. I am now currently on benepali although with 2 young kiddies to look after I have to admit I have massively neglected myself & I don’t do my medication regularly (I…
I am 32 with degeneration of my TMJ/jaw joint. I did not see many resources on here for arthritis in the jaw. Are there any discussions or resources around here? Anyone in a similar position?
Hi, I'm currently suffering with arthritis in both knees which have gone worse over the past ten years. Struggling to walk any distance and constant burning when i'm sat down. I've been reading online about Gel injections on nSTRIDE APS but not sure if they are available on NHS. Has anyone heard of these or tried them.…
Hi, I have just been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. It's been a frustrating year since my knee first swelled up, the length of time has meant my movement has become more restricted and the arthritis has shown up one ankle and the other knee now. I have just started methotrexate and have been given a steroid injection.…
Hi everyone My name is Neil Morgan I have been suffering with arthritis in my hands and wrists for a long time now and struggle to carry out most tasks . My left hand and right wrist are swollen badly day in day out . I feel that I have been let down by the NHS since covid .
Hi everyone, I'm new to the group! Im 30 and have been diagnosed with inflammatory arthritis for about a year now, on methotrexate and prednisolone. By far my most troublesome symptom is fatigue, it is there all the time and absolutely nothing seems to improve it. I had covid in September which just seems to have made it…
Hello I've just joined today . I'm a young 63yr old & suffered with mainly my left hip OA for over 3yrs but its got much worse in the last 12 months & I was recently put on my consultants waiting list approx 6months fingers crossed 🤞. Today I'm at a bit of a low & feeling tearful & like my body doesn't belong to me ! Im…
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