HI there .. I have just joined this community and have been reading posts and great support and thought I would give it a try! I was diagnosed with RA about 10 years ago , I am 58 now. Usual symptoms pain , swelling, fatigue, flare ups. Was initially on Methotrexate and hydrochloroquine. After about a year 1 went from MTX…
Wondering if others are experiencing this? Background - knee pain began in earnest in both knees in late 2019. Due to Covid pandemic I couldn't get access to face to face NHS physiotherapy until late 2021, and eventually got my first knee x-rays done in early 2022, which showed bone on bone in both. I saw a private…
Hey every one, I hope you are all doing as well as you can be and if you are having a struggle day that you at least have a cuppa! My name is Ryn, I'm here looking for help/advice/answers/community I'm currently being passed from one team to another with neither team talking to one another so feeling very helpless. I'm…
Hello, I am about 6 weeks into a 3 month trial of Hydroxychloroquine (alongside Mtx which I've been injecting for about 17 years). I wonder if anyone has experience of this combination of drugs. I've had nearly a year of what feels like a flare, most recently affecting my neck and arms. I'm not sure the Hydroxy is helping…
Hello! I've got hand and knee problems, and looking for advice on seating. I can get up from my office chair ok, as it is at max height, but bus and train seats are too low, any suggestions for travel cushions? I'm looking into a raised seat for the loo too - there's no space for grab rails at home. (I'm both tall and fat,…
AGE 60 now due to works accident 38 yrs back (1986) . NOW have 2nd degerative changes to back spine . MOBILITY with aid off walk stick 20 meteres stand 1- 2 min . OPERATION been ruled out . Having pain manadgetnment treatnment . NO CURE ARTHRITISS, DISC L4/ L5 . SINCE august 2023 claimed LCWRA/ UC . AFTER usual hopes/…
Hi I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia about 6 years ago. Its hard to know which is causing the most pain. I have diagnosed osteoarthritis in my neck, spine and toes but suspect its more widespread. I am 54 next week, live in Norfolk with my husband. Just looking to meet people who understand and generally…
Morning everyone I’m Sue I turned 70 this year I’ve had osteoarthritis for over 20 years, recently it’s got worse and more painful. I’ve had a few falls due to balance issues I have a meniscus tear in my knee due to wear & tear waiting to have a cortisone injection, I am struggling with the stairs at home I’ve made…
Hi I have psoriatic arthritis my feet are the worst but lately the top of my feet have been very swollen and bulging veins is this normal? Does anyone else have this? And how do you relieve it? Thank you in advance for any advice 😊
Hi, I'm getting really desperate. I have moderate arthritis in both knees.Recently whenever I go to stand up from sitting down for a length of time. The pain in the back of my legs is excruciating and I have to stand still for a minute till I am able to walk, also as I go to straighten my left leg I have to wait while I…
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