After taking methotrexate for 5 years, with constant remission and no flare ups - I have been very fortunate - I have now been told I can take a break from MTX and see how I get on. I was down to 7.5mg for 6 months, down from 15 then 10. I would be interested to hear if anyone on this community has managed to stop taking…
I had a right hip replacement 12 weeks ago, off crutches at 6 weeks seemed to be doing well. At 10 weeks started to have front of thigh pain which is worse when walking. I had a cementless hip replacement has anyone else experienced this and does it go away?
Thank you for accepting me into this community. After years of grumbling knee pain, I was diagnosed with OA in both last year aged 39. I've also had years of intermittent back issues, spasms and the like, but earlier this year I suddenly was waking up with lumber stiffness, stiffness in the ankles, shooting pain in lateral…
Just joined ! I have osteoarthritis! Had both my knees replaced in 2015 and my right hip in 2017.. I was told my left hip should have been done already and my right a few years prior. I still went skiing twice a year until last year .. I need an ankle replacement ! in 2022 went skiing , was quite painful so 2023 was missed…
I am new to this community and wanted to say hello and introduce myself. My name is Dale and I have been diagnosed with Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MTCD). This condition consists of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and Raynaud's Syndrome. I have Covid to thank for this. The doctors told me…
hi all , I’m new to this group and have suffered for arthritis in my feet for 15 years, I’m now 57 , hairdresser and down to 2 alternate days to rest in between … I’m also playing golf and walking dog . I’ve been told in need potential 4 operations on my feet . the right foot a partial fusion and big toe cleaned out Left…
on the 21 November I am booked to have steroids injections in my ankles and my wrist and potentially my knees ( I have jia) and I’m in quite a lot of pain most days they want to put me to sleep for the injections my birthday is on the 23 November wondering if anyone here has had these injections and can give me some…
Hi everyone, I was taking the tablet form of methotrexate but due to really bad sickness, I switched to the pens. Can't say it makes me feel any better really but hey ho! The problem I'm having is when I inject, the needle is so sharp (wasn't in the beginning) and really hurts! I don't like needles of any description…
Hello. I am new here, so hi. I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia 2 years ago and have now been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in spine, neck and knees. I am just managing to deal with the pain but the mental side of the reality of both has been the hardest to cope with. I thought it was bad enough dealing with Fibromyalgia…
Does anyone have any experience in claiming any support for psoriatic arthritis. Obviously a lot of the time I can struggle on but there are times when I cannot work and struggle to drive. Damage to my knee requires a knee replacement but I am only 45 and have to limp along for the next possibly 10 yrs.
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