Hi, I’m Gloria and have severe knee arthritis and now need knee replacements, however before going through this, I have come across, via the internet, this new injectable treatment called Arthrasomid, a recently licensed treatment for knee osteoarthritis. It’s not yet available on the NHS and is quite expensive privately.…
Hello, im new here and have an appointment to see a rhuematologist next week, at last! This all began in June this year out of the blue and has just got worse over time. My hands, wrists,knees and ankles are swollen and hot and the pain is unbearable. I cant take anti inflamatory tablets as they affect my stomach badly. My…
Hello. Im new here. Last week I was diagnosed with psoriatic-arthritis after suffering a sore back, knees and ankles for several months. Now having to come to terms with this diagnosis and what the future will bring. Any suggestions or advice would be appreciated.
Hello Anyone out there who has stopped taking methotrexate? I am on furosemide a diuretic for heart failure. I have found out that methotrexate should not be taken with furosemide. Anybody found more natural ways to control rheumatoid? X
I had a right hip replacement on Friday both my legs are swollen worse on the operated side. I have to inject myself each night with anti blood clotting medication for 28 nights. I also have to wear compression socks for 28 days too. Is it normal for both legs to swell? I have no symtoms of infection. Hip wound healing…
Just joining the Community to see if I can get advice/help from you as the Medics ( Both NHS and Private Rheumatologists only seem to be able to diagnose but not help much.) 🙄
hi I’m Becky I’m 47 I have fibromyalgia, ibs , Rheumatoid arthritis And a label tear of the right hip collar I can’t get my doctor to believe me that my pain and swelling is not a flair up of my fibromyalgia but is the starts of Rheumatoid arthritis What can I do to get help please hope someone can help
I have 5 types one of which is post traumatic fibromyalgia syndrome, I am having a fibromyalgia flare up in loads of pain as pain killers do not work when in lots of pain only helps with 40% of the pain, also restricted movement of limbs, any suggestions for me please.
I finally had my meeting with the orthopaedic surgeon. The news was good, I don’t have to have to have a knee replacement! He said I am far too good to need one, which was nice to hear. I am getting an injection next week, have to have physio and he wants me to take glucosamine for three months. Having worried about it…
I have osteoarthritis in my hips but my consultant think my symptoms of mild pain, stiffness and inability to walk far are more due to my lower back. Possibly facet joint arthritis. Does anyone have this and what are your symptoms? I am so fed up with not being able to walk further than the end of the road before my left…
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