Hello, Does anyone have advice on dealing with osteoarthritis in the first joint of both index fingers. It’s really painful and seems to alternately sting, burn and throb. I take codeine for other joints, but my fingers still seem to hurt and are making it hard to use a mouse, type, cook and weirdly are my biggest barrier…
Hi, new to this group, thanks for accepting me. I have arthritis in my right knee, and it is 'flared up' at the moment, so really painful, can't even drive the car. I do walk (hobble) around the house. I am finding I am getting pain in my calf muscle and tightness above my knee, also upper leg muscle aching...is this…
Dear All, I’m starting a podcast about arthritis and I need your voices to help bring it to life. A freelance science/health filmmaker in my early 50s, last year I was diagnosed with severe arthritis and you and this forum have been an invaluable source of understanding, information and support. In fact, you gave me the…
I have arthritis in most joints but my knees bother me quite a bit, will using an exercise bike help or would it be more likely to exacerbate the problem. I want to strengthen my leg muscles and use my road bike so any advice would be gratefully received.
Thanks to everyone for all your advice here I felt anxious earlier but calmer now hopefully I sleep tonight Hopefully I can be brave tomoro !!! Let you all know soon
I've had a rough 12 months. I am 31 and after months of unexplained agony in numerous joints, fingers so swollen I lost 90% of the range of movement in them and having psoriasis plaques cover half my face and body I have finally been diagnosed with bilateral Psoriatic Arthitis. It affects my right hip, fingers in my right…
I’ve had an appointment today with my rheumatologist and been shown my knee xray from a few months ago. My left knee has hardly any space left between the bones, I’ve been told I Will get early onset osteoarthritis in at least that knee. I’m only just 20 and I’ve had joint pains for 5 years and I only started on…
Hi everyone, I've been on Adalimumab for around one year. I'm on bi-weekly injections with weekly MTX injections, for RA. I am doing better than I was - and clinically, my consultants say that my treatment is working well. Personally I don't feel like my treatment is working particularly well BUT I accept that clinically…
Hi, I've got RA (and so am on 25mg MTX, folic acid and 200mg hydroxychloroquine). I had my covid booster (Moderna) on Friday evening (so currently on a break from the MTX) and was really wiped out Sat/Sun/Mon (so spent most of it in bed). I battled through a day at work (fortunately it was quiet!) and just wondering if…
Hi all. Thanks for inviting me to this group. I have had OA for a long time. It affects my hands, shoulders, spine, hips, knees and feet. Some days are ok, others are more tricky. Really keen to look at tips and tricks to improve hand strength and dexterity. Off to explore the site. Have a great day all x
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