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Hope springs eternal with research… T Reg cells trained to calm the immune system
Although this is about retraining the immune system not to attack transplant organs, I know the same tech is being researched by scientists at UK universities for RA. I hope as a by product of transplant research, we get some benefit too. Even if we are a owners of a relatively rare condition.
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Is it my tablets?
i have been on Alendronic Acid tablets for at least 4 yrs now, i am having some weird eppisodes of Hives, Night sweats, to wake up Flaring up , my throat,I am ripping in my sleep, wanting to rip under my skin, My head has at least a dozen welts/sores, hard to even touch,funny thing is this, I accidently cut ,severed my…
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Introduction and queries
Hello! I have got arthritis in both knees and advanced arthritis in my left elbow, hands and wrists. I’ve had two wrist joint replacements- the latest one, an Aptis Scheker, was done 3 years ago and is amazing! I’ve never met anyone else who’s had a wrist replacement- has anyone on here? I’ve had 2 steroid injections in my…
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How to progress
I’ve followed MSK advice and been to (outsourced) physio. Had moderate OA in right knee in March with severe pain and then diagnosed moderate OA in left knee with intermittent pain. Now right knee is bone clunking pain. GP says I have to go through MSK, MSK say they’re not long term and pass me on to external physio. Who…
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Osteoarthritis
Hi I have Osteoarthritis and had a total knee replacement "Just want to say my new knee is brilliant " I have to have my other knee done but the consultant has said i need to get over the first one before he will do it ,I think i am getting Osteoarthritis in my wrists and fingers and also have it in my left foot, I feel as…
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Hello
Just wanted to say Hello. I have Rhuematoid Arthritis. I have had RA for over 25 years. I have recently had a total knee replacement. For anyone that has doubts I will share my story the good and the bad.
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Young person’s support group
Hi! Does anyone know of young person’s RA support groups in London please? I am 33, diagnosed aged 12, and hoping to benefit from the support of other young people. Thanks!
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Nervous about mtx
Hi everyone, I’m 32, diagnosed with RA 2 years ago after a year of symptoms. I have a 3 year old and a 1 year old and am currently breastfeeding so limited in what I can take. Planning to stop bf soon so that I can start methotrexate like my rheumatologist would like, but a) I feel very sad about this and b) I’m petrified…
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Arthritis
Hello everyone, I have just joined due to Arthritis in most areas of my body so advise, support and Friendship from people who understand! I live in the Horsham area with my Husband, Grandson and my two little pooches and I just turn 60 years young in July Loll
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hello from osteo gal
Hello everyone. I'm 59 and have already had many years of mild-moderate osteoarthritis pain--mainly in the knees, neck, back, and fingers--that lately has been worsening. For the past two days I've been experiencing debilitating pain in my knees. The cause? Well, firstly I'm in the middle of a flare-up, and secondly--and…