Hi, I was recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and put on methotrexate. I've only taken one dose so far but feel quite nauseous and have vomited once. Is this normal? I'm also a bit worried about work. I sit in a open plan area with about 18 others. Is this OK with the immune suppressants, or should I request a…
hi this is my first post . I have arthritis in multiple joints in my body. End of last year had my third lot of hand surgery and am now listed for a fourth. But most days I still feel like cutting my hands off. Everyday is becoming more of a struggle. And I don’t know what to do anymore ?
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I am due to have a new hip in the next few months, andI have a pre op assessment next month. Before I go for the assessment, I have a batch of health forms to fill in, and also a questionnaire about my home, and how suitable it will be for after the surgery. Since I started to fill in these forms today, I am now feeling a…
Hi, I am a 19 year old girl with rheumatoid arthritis in her hips (and predicted in the knees too), I have my driving test in march, and was looking at cars to buy. I just need advice on whether I should be looking at buying a manual or automatic car, and advice on what other people have and how it effects/benefits them,…
my daughter who is just 21 has inflammatory arthritis and it’s not only effecting her knees but her mental health. She was put into methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine but these did not agree with her. She has had steroids injections and fluid drained many times that then effect her periods. Ther periods come every 2…
Hello all, I'm new to the community but not to the disease. I was diagnosed when I was 15 with RA, which has recently been rediagnosed as JIA (you say tomato, I say JIA...). I had been happily living with remission (apart from horrendous fibromyalgia), for the last 20 years but had a flare last year that left me nearly…
Hello! I am new into this community. I am still a bit shocked that at the age of 48 years old I have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis on both of my hips.
Hi, just been diagnosed with osteoarthritis of spine with degenerative disc disease. I’m 45 fairly fit and active with a very physically demanding job. Have had previous wear and tear in knees and finger joints but they are okay just now but the back is so unforgiving. It has been described as fairly mild but the pain and…
Hi guys, new to this group and looking for some advice on pushing through the pain. I suffered a grade 5 tibial plateau fracture of the left knee in 2005 and had the knee rebuilt. Was told at the time I'd probably need a knee replacement but they'd try to keep me on mine as long as possible. I'm 56 this year, I'm an…
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