Hi all . Having had psoriatic arthritis for many years, I now have osteoarthritis at the top of my spine and cervical spondylitis in my neck. The main issue I get is constant headaches that can last from hours to days. My GP has just reluctantly prescribed Gabapentin. Does anyone else take it to stop head/neck pain? I did…
Hi all, this may well be a 'how long is a piece of string' question but here goes…. After resisting medication for some years (in part because the Rheumatologist isn't 100% sure whats wrong with me!) we have finally agreed that I am going to give azathioprone a go. I am anxious about possible side effects etc but feel that…
Hi all, New here and hoping for some advice from fellow RA’ers! I’m mid 30s and was diagnosed a few years ago, have been on methotrexate tablets (made me ill), went on to Metaject and (not able to tolerate more than 15ml), and take hydrocloxi - still don’t know how to spell or say it! - every other day. My next option is…
good morning, my name is jo im 52 years old i was recently diagnosed with arthris to my spine,knees,feet and shoulders following cancer. Im currently at a loss to come to terms with how i will cope long term. I have young teenage children and im not that mobile. Any advise would be amazing please, also is it normal to feel…
I’m not sure if I’m doing ok or not… three weeks post 2nd THR . I can’t recall how I was 5 years ago. But three weeks in I thought I would be less tired and sore. Good news is that pain is low and mobility is good Im not sure if I’m pushing it too much or being impatient or just low mood and tired. I’m Walking about 20…
My new hip is finally about to happen(!) so someone suggested it might be helpful to others for me to keep a bit of a blog going. It's good to know that despite the 4.7m on waiting lists (don't get me started...) that things are showing signs of moving again. We can only hope they start making serious in roads to helping…
Can any one help please? Still or moving my feet are so hurting me. The surgery asked if I'd always had these feet ...! I had anti-inflammatories prescribed and top them up with paracetamol but the pain is constant. I also have osteo-arthritis elsewhere in my body which is easier to cope with. It's making me so unhappy.…
I am now 4.5 weeks post right THR had my follow up physio this week all is moving in the right direction and exercise has been upped. What I am struggling with and would appreciate advice is the scar. The physio was concerned as my steri strips were still in place she removed them and all has healed but its excruciating…
Can any help with night time pain had TKR 4 weeks ago and still in a lot of pain during the night having to lay on my back does anyone have any ideas or is this just normal
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