I’ve been battling with arthritis for 3 years and my consultant acknowledges I need a replacement knee but refuses to carry out due to my age, I’m 52. it’s so bad I struggle with stairs, can’t get in a bath, I’ve had to take a loan out to get an automatic car (it’s my left knee thankfully) and I’ve been repositioned within…
Hi All Just wanted to update I had been taking Adalimumab for a few months combined with Methotrexate and Sulphasalazine at 1st the Adalimumab seemed to have worked but then I started with both ankles and feet swelling and I had tingling and loss of sensation in my feet, nurse had not heard of this side effect before but…
I have been on Methotrexate for almost 11 months now, by Metoject injections. Apart from feeling a bit "below par" the day after the injection I haven't had any side effects since my Folic Acid was increased from 1 tablet a week to 3. My R.A. symptoms/pain haven't improved so just before Christmas I started on Yuflyma as…
How come most arthritic clothing has polyester products when.... Polyester as actually detrimental to arthritic sufferers? Its properties may make you feel warmer for a while but then it builds up pain over weeks and months till the pains are insufferable. Changing then to Cotton products relieves the symptoms within a…
Hello I’m new here and wondering if anyone has suffered nausea after weekly injection. Started Tocilizumab back in July 2024 and was absolutely fine until November now suffering nausea, any help would be greatly appreciated thanks
I have been offered this and wonder if any other member have experiences to share with me?
Hello! I've just joined, hoping to pick up some info and tips about what to expect after PKR, especially what I could expect to do in the first week or two, with surgery due in 10 days. TIA!
Hi, I am fairly new here; I was diagnosed with arthritis back in late October and had been taking hydroxychloroquine, but this week, I had blood tests run to check on a different condition, and my platelets have dropped really low, so I have been taken off it. Has anyone else experienced this as i can't find much…
I have Fibromyalgia with neck pain and arthritis in my hands. The pain is minimal but I have chronic fatigue,dizziness and low mood I have tried umpteen drugs and I have just started Amitriptyline 10 mg which helps sleep but nothing else. However it is early days Any advice?
Hi everyone I had an anatomic shoulder replacement 5 weeks ago If you are having or thinking of having one & would like any information or just a chat , let me know
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