Hi, My partner was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis earlier this year (after going round in a few circles of being treated for gout and other things for a while!) After a few months of taking methotrexate and Lefluonmide, it feels like the pain and inflammation is getting under control. This morning though, he woke up in…
Hello, I have severe osteoarthritis in my left ankle, but can still walk 3 - 5 miles cross country and, more importantly, can cycle. I use my bicycle for getting around locally at home, and abroad in India. I have been given the option of bone fusion or ankle replacement, but I am worried about how either of these,…
Hi guys, Firstly, thank you to this forum, as reading some stories and experiences has given me some most needed information and inspirations! Without rambling on, and sorry if I do, my basic story is that I'm an active 38 year old (running mostly) with two young sons (running after them too!), who just recently had an MRI…
Hi, first time posting 👋 I am playing the waiting game - 3 week wait for xrays to come back on my knee. Dr seems to think arthritis and from what I have read it fits. I have had general weakness and occasional pain in my left knee for 25 years but a couple of weeks ago it suddenly got much worse - bone pain, weakness and…
Hi all, thanks for having me. I've recently been diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the AC joint (shoulder) I'm 37, I broke my collar bone over a decade ago which is how I have ended up in this position. I've been going for physio every 4 week's and that definitely helps the muscles around the joint but the joint pain 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 have a lump about 3cm in diameter on my foot. Can't really see it properly on pic but it's soft. Anyone know what this is?
I have been off work for 2weeks with a flare up of RA and fibromyagia. Everything hurts but think the fatigue is the worst thing. Came back into work today (I'm a sen teacher) and a pupil has punched me in the back. I now have lower back pain that's radiating up my left side. Would the constant physical aggression,…
hello, I am new here and would like to know if anyone else has had a diagnosis (or impression as all my letters say)? I am feeling quite frustrated as there is no information about this on versus arthritis, I am told it is not the same as osteoarthritis and most non rheumatology medics say there is no such thing. What…
After years of trying to make my mind up whether or not to go for this surgery, mainly because of the long recovery involved especially as I am 70 and live alone. I am due to go for surgery at the end of January, however I am really still not sure whether to go ahead. I have mid foot arthritis in both feet, I have already…
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