I was diagnosed with severe osteoarthritis in my left hip a couple of years ago. I've managed the pain fairly well with a few flare ups in between resulting in a call to the GP and additional pain meds prescribed. My normal meds are naproxen, amitriptyline and omeprozol. 10 days ago I was mopping up after a flood at my…
Has anyone who has RA and is on MTX taken Devil's Claw? Apparently it is supposed to help reduce inflammation. I would really like to move towards more natural remedies and I have come across Devil's Claw. I am starting to get more inflammation in my knees and I don't want to go back on steroids or take anymore drugs if I…
Hi all My consultant has written a letter saying they are of the opinion I have seronegative RA, but low severity, and sent some really useful leaflets a out meds and living with arthritis prior to seeing her this Friday. So it feels a diagnosis and meds is on the horizon. One (of a few!) things I am worrying about is…
I saw my rheumatologist on the 7th May and had my bloods and chest x ray to see if I can start methotrexate. He said I’d have a Phone Call in about 4 weeks for any questions and that before starting it, and then he’d see me again in 3 months. I’ve had a letter this morning to see the consultant again on June 6th. Could…
can I ask my doctor for up to date x-rays to be done on my knees to see what stage they are at as they have both got worse, I have osteoarthritis in them
Hello I've just joined the community. I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the knees early last year, and even with the exercises and pain relief I struggle on a daily basis. I saw a physiotherapist this week and I have now been referred for the steroid injections, I've heard mixed views about whether the injections…
Now that the weather is finally heating up, you may want to check that your meds are being kept at the right temperature as most should not go over 25°c. For me, that means putting the Metoject syringes in the fridge.
Hi everyone recently started methotrexate 10mg injections weekly I haven’t felt much relief at all yet but trying to be patient! Could anyone tell me how long it took for them to kick in? Thank you!
I tried to paint a picture of how I really feel, but I could not find the colours to make it all seem real. Not one colour hot enough to show the burning pain, not one colour bright enough to make me wince again. Not one dark enough to show the isolation. In the end all I saw was one thin line, worn, frayed and almost…
Hi, i have posted here previously but nothing has really changed for me except the date and my increased pain levels. Any tips or advice welcome to help me navigate this diagnosis would be helpful. I am becoming more of a hermit and depressed about it all. Oh and to top it all off i have been told i am in the peri…
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