Hi, I was recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and put on methotrexate. I've only taken one dose so far but feel quite nauseous and have vomited once. Is this normal? I'm also a bit worried about work. I sit in a open plan area with about 18 others. Is this OK with the immune suppressants, or should I request a…
hi this is my first post . I have arthritis in multiple joints in my body. End of last year had my third lot of hand surgery and am now listed for a fourth. But most days I still feel like cutting my hands off. Everyday is becoming more of a struggle. And I don’t know what to do anymore ?
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I am due to have a new hip in the next few months, andI have a pre op assessment next month. Before I go for the assessment, I have a batch of health forms to fill in, and also a questionnaire about my home, and how suitable it will be for after the surgery. Since I started to fill in these forms today, I am now feeling a…
Hi, I am a 19 year old girl with rheumatoid arthritis in her hips (and predicted in the knees too), I have my driving test in march, and was looking at cars to buy. I just need advice on whether I should be looking at buying a manual or automatic car, and advice on what other people have and how it effects/benefits them,…
Hello all, I'm new to the community but not to the disease. I was diagnosed when I was 15 with RA, which has recently been rediagnosed as JIA (you say tomato, I say JIA...). I had been happily living with remission (apart from horrendous fibromyalgia), for the last 20 years but had a flare last year that left me nearly…
Hello! I am new into this community. I am still a bit shocked that at the age of 48 years old I have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis on both of my hips.
Hi guys, new to this group and looking for some advice on pushing through the pain. I suffered a grade 5 tibial plateau fracture of the left knee in 2005 and had the knee rebuilt. Was told at the time I'd probably need a knee replacement but they'd try to keep me on mine as long as possible. I'm 56 this year, I'm an…
I’m newly diagnosed and am really struggling mentally. I am 60 previously a gym goer, work full time, independent at home and was always busy. Now I feel desperate, don’t like myself, feel paralysed with fear about all aspects of my life in the future. Very low and having panic attacks. How do I learn to cope please
Hi everyone, I’ve recently been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with CRP 10, Anti-CCP 43, and RF 79. My doctor has recommended starting Methotrexate (15mg/week) early to slow progression, but I feel a bit anxious about beginning such a strong medication, especially one that might be for life. My symptoms…
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