hi everybody, I am new to this forum & was recently diagnosed with seronegative inflammatory arthritis. I am waiting for the results of a recent MRI to rule out (or in!) ankylosing spondylitis. I am 47 and have been living with frequent but sporadic pain in both ankles for the best part of 3 years before diagnosis. I am…
I've been diagnosed with hip osteoarthritis since i was fifteen years and am currently 27 years old. It has affected my lifestyle. My family can't afford the surgery and am left with just living with the pain and embarrassed moments I hope to get friends here who share like or similar condition
Hello, I'm new to this forum. Currently waiting for a referral to a Rheumatologist to confirm the above. Pain is manageable during the day but have suffered with night pain for the last three months which causes broken sleep. Currently trying acupuncture and considering buying a tens machine. Would be grateful for any tips…
Hi guys I had Arthrosamid injected into me right knee last Tuesday and am interested to hear peoples experiences week 2 and 3 of what to expect? I have AO and bone on bone on the outside of knee plus a bulging meniscus and arthritic bone spur. Use to be majorly active, netball couple times a week, 8 classes at the gym and…
Hi all, I've got Ankylosing Spondiloarthritis. It's been diagnosed a year ago. I'm on medication and doing exercises. Feeling better but the pain & fatigue are there and It took me a while to realise that I need to adapt to it and live with this pain. As you all probably know, it's been difficult to accept it and I've had…
Hi, I have joined because I have severe arthritis - everywhere, plus MS. I need a hip replacement but so far they haven't wanted to do it, not because it isn't obvious it's needed (my right leg is now over 1 inch shorter than my left and the pain is terrible,) but they seem reluctant to operate because of the MS and…
hello. I have severe OA in my left hip. I’m 45.. These threads really help but what’s I’m seeing is loads of posts with other people really suffering with Arthritis everywhere. I’ve never realised how bad this disease is. Is there anything people can do to ward it off? Is there a common type of person who gets Arthritis?…
Hi there, I got diagnosed with RA early 2021 and was put on Hydroxychloraquine which seems to be doing a good job. I have had various little issues throughout that time, several trigger fingers/thumb and sometimes my wrists ache a little at the end of the day but nothing too major. I was wondering though how often…
Hi there, am new to this and reluctantly about to start methotrexate at 2.5mg. I’m seeking reassurance that the dosage on the box is correct - 6 tablets taken at once every week? Seems a lot! I know I should have asked at the clinic but have been a bit in denial. Thank you for any reply.
I haven’t posted in quite some time, I had no real news. The last time I posted was not long after I had the injection into my knee in September and I could feel no difference, I still feel it didn’t work for me and the consultant did warn that it doesn’t work for everyone, However - the consultant told me to take…
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