Hello, I've just joined and wanted to let you know a little bit about my story. After doing a half marathon in 2022 I had felt a stiffness in my knee. I originally thought that it was an injury or the fact that I'd been stuck on a train for like 5 hours the day after so couldn't really stretch it out properly, but the fact…
Anyone had issues with loss of taste since taking sulfasalazine or methotrexate?
I've recently been told I have advanced osteoarthritis in both shoulders (which I suspected but has been confirmed by x-ray). I also have partially ruptured biceps tendons in both arms so am in constant pain despite codeine, paracetamol and ibuprofen gel. This means I can't even dress/undress myself any more as I have no…
Hi I've had osteoarthritis in both knees for a while now. Right knee for 13 years and 2 years left knee. I've had a meniscus tear in right knee, cleaned out twice. I feel that left the knee with little disc in between. I was told it was due to my lower back problems. I had a steroid injection in my back and that was great…
I've had OA for many years in most of my joints. A GP who I've never met has done a medication review without discussion with me and has stopped my anti-inflammatory medication. I rung the surgery, a week ago the receptionist said she would speak to him but couldn't promise he would reinstate them, which he obviously…
Hi first post not sure what I'm doing but could do with advice. 2 years ago I was working and very active. Since then I've had pain from middle of my back to both hips and down both legs when walking or upright. I'm on a cocktail of drugs to help manage the pain, I'm crawling around my house to get jobs done but spending…
I have been looking online and not a lot of experience to gain knowledge from so here is my experience. I hope it helps someone. I had Arthrosamid injections in both knees this morning. A little of my history. 50yr old female, 60kg . I used to run, be very active and could walk for miles no issues. Gradually became more…
Hello lovely people. Recently I have been having a lot of problems with pain in my hands....which seems to be attributed to my new hobby of reading! It started with Trigger Finger, and now my thumbs and wrist have joined in! I've looked on Amazon and other places, but most reading aids don't seem to get very good reviews.…
Hi there, Does anyone find wearing socks really uncomfortable? Since being diagnosed with osteoarthritis I have had to resort to wearing sensible foot wear around the house. But recently I've developed a corn so now I have to wear socks which has somewhat alleviated the corn but wearing socks makes my feet feel hot, not so…
hi iv been on methotrexate now for nearly 2 months 15mg a week and I am suffering with absaloutley awful sweating anybody else get this
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