Just had my RA confirmed by ultrasound, next rheummy appointment is in Jan 23, not sure of what will happen next. I suppose I am a bit confused, it might change my life after putting up with issues for so many years, I’ve learnt to cope with life over the last 40 odd years of arther. But life changes? No doubt I’ll get my…
Hi Everyone, just joined the community and wanted to ask if others enjoy cold water swimming. I've been cold swimming for over a year now but since having covid 6 weeks ago, the arthritis in my upper body has flared up, particularly painful in my hands. Maybe just a coincidence since covid ??? I wear 5 mm gloves but find…
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Hi everyone! So after the best part of 20 years of various musculoskeletal issues and other (what I thought were unrelated) bits and pieces including unrelenting fatigue, along with a recent diagnosis of osteopenia following a foot fracture with no preceding injury, I have finally been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis at…
Has any experienced Heberden's Nodes on fingers, if so has your nail turned white by any chance? ive just noticed on only one finger and was wondering if there is a connection.
Hey I have Ra fibromyalgia ME bpd complex ptsd and depression and I'm lucky to have an amazing daughter but I still struggle with suicide ideation. Chronic pain and fatigue is lonely and I don't recognise myself anymore I have no enthusiasm for life anymore. Anyway hi I'm Georgina.
really screwed up my stomach with my other meds for epilepsy and my pancreas problem,lost weight and dispite a new diet routine never again
Hi all - I've only just joined and this is my first post. I have arthritis in my thumbs and wrists (and knees, elbow) and am a keen knitter. I find when knitting my joints don't hurt at all but other than that they do. Has anyone any experience of the bamboo gloves that have been popping up all over the place as helping…
Hello, When I stand in one position for a few minutes or more minute, I physically cannot move, I find it hard to turn. I have try and bend a knee before I can position my leg for the next step. my knees have gradually got worse over the years, I've been told the cartilage has worn down in both knees, one knee is worse…
Hello im new ive been suffering with rheumatoid arthritis for 14years and since losing my partner it's been hard
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