Hi folks, I'm currently 7 weeks post op on my left thumb and am recovering as expected . However, I have swelling and pain in my wrist on the opposite side, ie below my little finger and more problematic, I have an intermittent ache and throbbing along the length of my arm. Has anyone else any experience of this? Is it…
Hello all, Pre arthritis I loved to run and now it is painful. Any tips on footwear, supports etc to overcome this so I can run again? Thank you, Steph
I would like to sing the praises of the “ Grabber” tool as who ever invented this deserves a medal!! I have found that having one in the bathroom , bedroom and kitchen has been incredibly helpful!! II would definitely try and have more than one of these marvellous tools!!
Dear Community, I recently had a hip replacement, now 6 weeks in and using one crutch on my left side. For the past week I have been waking up in the morning with discomfort and a deep dull ache in my left chest area, actually feeling like it is under my left breast, in my heart region which I have found worrying. It only…
I was diagnosed with RA 3 years ago and given prednisone and hydroxychloroquineThis.helped the pain and inflammation, but I then had 2 hip replacement surgery and was prescribed methotrexate which I have taken for 2 1/2 years. I begged for an alternative treatment and was told I must keep taking methotrexate. I considered…
I have only been on methotrexate 15mg a few days and have noticed that my mood is all over the place. I don't know if it is the methotrexate or just the build up of stress with pain, fatigue and getting diagnosed and eventually starting treatment. I'm prepared to wait it out if it proves worth it though. I have psoriatic…
hi, I'm new to RA and I'm on Methotrexate. I've woken with a sore throat, cough and cold and not sure what I can take. Any advice welcome.
I have been prescribed Hydroxychloroquinine , on reading the side effects I feel worried Is anyone else taking this medication ? I wanted I guess to hear some positives
Hello everyone! I'm Debbie .. and am here to share my OA journey and chat with anyone who would like to say Hi....🙂🙂
Hello to all you kind people who gave me advice before my left THR. The op itself went well and I was hoping not to have any sedation but thankfully the anaesthetist in his wisdom thought differently and I had a low dose of “ Ketamine” Which I think is a horse tranquilliser 🐎😁 Well it worked a treat ! I could hear all the…
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