I am in my 3rd week of a chest infection, flu symptoms and a cough. I was given 7 days antibiotics which will finish on Sunday. Admittedly these seem to have helped with chest infection but the cough which started from the chest and hurt is now in my throat which is an annoying tickle. Lots of clear mucus as well. I have…
Hi. I'm the daughter of a mum who had arthritis, so I have had arthritis in my fingers since my 20s, and neck degeneration. Now, age 77, I also have shoulder pain from cartilage loss. and elbow pain form cartilage loss and additional bone growth. I'm in fairly constant discomfort, and one of my fingers joints is now…
Has anyone experienced issues with fluid retention whilst taking Methotrexate? I am taking two 7.5mg doses, once a week & after the second dose I have had sudden fluid retention in both thighs. I have seen my GP, who asked me to contact my Rheumatologist, which I have done, but she thinks it is not the Methotrexate causing…
Hi I’ve not posted on here for many years but am glad to see there is a lot of support out there. I am back on anti TNF meds after a break. Before I started, I booked a 3.5 week, multi-destination trip to south east Asia. I am not confident about constant power (well there won’t be) and I need to keep my Amgevita between…
For centuries, the Hippocratic Oath has guided doctors to act in the best interests of their patients. But what happens when the medical establishment—deeply intertwined with pharmaceutical industry profits—turns against those who challenge its dogma? The cases of Dr. John Lykoudis and Dr. Barry Marshall expose a troubling…
Just been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. Start methotrexate tonight. I had a steroid injection which has eased the months of agonising pain. Worried about the new medication and feeling pretty isolated. Wondering how anyone with the same condition is getting on.
Resetting the immune systemsays Jasmin Fox-Skelly In autoimmune conditions, the body attacks itself, with devastating results. But a raft of therapies that hit the reboot button promise lasting help PERE SANTAMARIA was 15 when he developed myasthenia gravis. This autoimmune condition causes extreme muscle weakness and can…
I would be grateful to know of anyone’s experience or knowledge of thumb joint replacement. I am due to have a trapeziectomy, however, a second opinion has been given to me suggesting a joint replacement. Thank you.
Hi all, Recently diagnosed and started Methotrexate on Monday....8 tiny pills that are making me feel abit rubbish at the moment. After reading about the nausea, i thought i had got away with it, but yesterday it hit, along with a tummy that feels like it is acidy, hungry and on fire. I know it was only my first dose and i…
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