I am new to this support group. After reading all comments regarding sleep, I realise now that this is normal to be up 2 or 3 times in a night with pain. I keep painkillers for daytime so at least I can walk about during the day. I can still take my dog out for short walks each day but am wondering if I reduce the amount…
hi I’m experiencing a flare up atm. I’ve been off MTX for 2 weeks due to a cough. Both knees and index finger and middle finger of right hand, and the base of my thumb on the left hand are swollen and painful. As the inflammation is subsiding it’s leaving a bruise. Is this normal?
Hi folks. Just wondering. Does anyone carry a medical alert card stating what Arthritis medication they are taking? Read that I should carry one as taking Leflunomide.
Good morning everyone! I'm new to this and am really suffering at the moment! I have severe osteo-arthritis in one knee and mild to moderate in the other. This has all flared up since March and I am at my wits end! I am on naproxen and co-codamol but nothing seems to touch the pain. My knees in themselves are not too bad…
Hi friends Can anyone please suggest how to get into my campervan ? TThe Height of the step at passenger side is 30cm & I am 6 weeks post hip op Thanks! Also coming out of it ?
good morning everyone, hope all is well with you all? Just thought I’d post these two photos of me. I’m very independent, I suffer from arthritis , plus other things. Lost my leg 20 yrs ago through sepsis, tried using a false leg but just couldn’t , so I use my wheelchair or my zimmer frame to hop. I live on my own with my…
Versus Arthritis are working with researchers at the Centre for MSK health and work. Their Making it Work project is now due for testing. This eLearning programme is aimed at helping people with arthritis to remain in work. They want to recruit up to 20 people to take part, this involves testing the modules, answering a…
Hi. I'm new here and I'm looking forward to being part of the Versus Arthritis community. I'm 59 and have both osteoarthritis and seronegative arthritis. I'm finding it hard to not be able to do the activities I used to. I'm sure this will be the same for you all too.
8 weeks after my left hip replacement I was progressing with my approved exercises when yesterday morning pain in my groin happened.it was so uncomfortable I took strong painkillers. I am not due to see my NHS doctor until next week,the ache is ongoing even lying down also going down to the knee. Has anyone had the same…
Hi all, I got diagnosed with seronegative arthritis in 2023, but have symptoms of it as all my bloods are coming back normal, but my left hand/wrist has a lot of inflammation, & think it’s spreading to the right hand. I am currently on medication of methotrexate 25MG once a week. I am new to all of this, so does anybody…
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