I had a double left foot fusion in November 2023. Best thing I ever done. I was in so much pain. Didn't know it was a double until after I had it done. Thought I was only off work for 6 weeks, but it turned out yo be 3 months. Mostly not able to weight bear either. Now over a year later, it's like I never had it done.…
I had blood tests recently to see if I have rheumatoid arthritis in my hands. Tests were negative, was told it was Osteoarthritis (which is what I have in all joints). Just received a letter from a scan I had on my hands to now being told that it is rheumatoid arthritis. Can anyone tell me why it didn't show up on the…
Hi all, thought I would share my good news. I finally have a date for my hip replacement surgery. Tuesday 8th April. 4 days before my 40th , early birthday present lol. Excited and a bit nervous at the same time, it's been a long time coming. Been on the waiting list since 8th December 2023. And been off work just over a…
Hi everyone, I haven't posted in quite a while. I have degenerative disc disease, bulging discs S5/L1 trapping the sciatic nerve. This has resulted in permanent nerve damage. I also have arthritis in spine and hips and spinal stenosis. This year things have got worse. The pain has intensified and any activity I do results…
Hello everyone, Well this is something I never thought I'd be involved with. About 4 weeks ago, went to the dos'c with a pain, after the x rays went back to find out I've got hip Arthritis. Then 2 weeks later the pain and discomfort really did kick in. My first question if anyone can help if I dose myself up and feel up to…
hi gang, I’m new on here but have had sero negative RA diagnosis for ten+ years. Last year I had first two infusions of rituximab. My rheumatologist seemed fairly delighted my inflammation markers had reduced significantly but honestly I’m in agony with especially my hands. You can’t do anything without them!! My gp…
l was diagnosed 7 years ago and over the years the pain as got progressively worse and l now have got that going our for walks etc is getting to be too much trouble I have informed my Consultant that my medication and injections are ineffective and no relief from pain l was informed that morphine was the only solution…
Hi, Had my second injection yesterday and started again with upset stomach, cramps and nausea ….. does this happen after every injection? Also does anyone have any experience of itchy skin on this particular biologic? Any advice appreciated 😉
hi all I’m new here , was diagnosed with arthritis fibromyalgia and hyper mobility, been struggling for years now to no avail Been pain management, I eat healthy do lots self help, But at my wits end so much pain I can’t even open a packet of crisp! but x rays show only mild , feels so extreme to me . Any help advice would…
Hi,I’m new to Versus arthritis,I have been diagnosed with Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis after many scans and tests and finally a MRI .I also have osteoarthritis and Temporomandibular joint arthritis.,I was wondering if anyone else as DISH, It is very painful around my thoracic area as my soft tissue in my spine…
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