I've just had a text from Lloyds Pharmacy Clinical Home Care who deliver my biologic pointing me to a letter from Amgen the manufacturers of Amgevita. The Amgevita injection pen is changing to a high concentration formulation - HCF. Apparently it's the same pen and same amount of medication but in a smaller amount of…
During the last few months I had noticed a drastic change in my strength and movement and decided to go to the GP for a check up. I was given a number of blood tests etc and the results indicate I have Myositis. My GP has made an urgent referral to rheumatology and I am waiting for this. I guess this will be when it will…
Hello, thank you for letting me join. I've never used an on line community before, but I was hoping it might help me understand my rheumatoid better, I also have osteoarthritis,
Thanks for letting me join. I am male and a young 73. I was recently diagnosed with arthritis in my left wrist and a couple of fingers on my right hand. Very mild compared to some of the discussions I have been reading but given very little advice by my Doctor on how to cope, what to take etc. I look forward to reading and…
hi I’ve been newly diagnosed with RA at 59. I was awaiting the RF result from the hospital . The Dr having said a negative result would be good and mean seronegative. I was phoned today and told my RF was positive at 8.5. I am now v worried that a positive result means a much worse prognosis for the future. I feel totally…
I have to have a CT coronary artery Scan with iodinated radiocontrast, however I am reading some worrying stuff with regards to MTX interaction with the iodinated contrast used for CT. Unfortunately I recently had a stroke following some bad news and i think it knocked me out of my remission. I had a contrast scan after a…
Content warning- weight talk Since losing mobility in my knee I've gained about a stone over a year and a half. Not too bad considering how much my movement decreased. Over the last 6 months I've gained an additional stone and a bit (around 8kg), I also started methotrexate 6 months ago and I've found a few sources saying…
I'm a 72 years old, busily retired male. I was diagnosed with AOSD in summer 2024. Prior to the diagnosis I was on Paracetamol, Tramadol, Naproxen and Amitriptyline to ease the pain. After I was diagnosed and put on Prednisolone, i started to feel better within hours. I stayed on those drugs for several weeks while the…
I have been experiencing joint pain for a while . Blood tests for Inflammatory markers normal. First frozen shoulder started in 23 small tear too . I've had 2 hydrodialation injections and physio and now getting movement again . However in dec of 24 my right shoulder froze too. Not diabetic or thyroid issues.…
just saying hello as just joined, been struggling with my back and nerve issues since Dec 23 and now have knee pain, feeling very alone. Hoping to find some support here and nice to meet you all, I am Julie ☺️, in my late 50’s. Currently on dihydrocodeine, paracetamol and Pregabalin for pain relief. With Voltarol gel for…
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