Hi all, New here and hoping for some advice from fellow RA’ers! I’m mid 30s and was diagnosed a few years ago, have been on methotrexate tablets (made me ill), went on to Metaject and (not able to tolerate more than 15ml), and take hydrocloxi - still don’t know how to spell or say it! - every other day. My next option is…
I’m not sure if I’m doing ok or not… three weeks post 2nd THR . I can’t recall how I was 5 years ago. But three weeks in I thought I would be less tired and sore. Good news is that pain is low and mobility is good Im not sure if I’m pushing it too much or being impatient or just low mood and tired. I’m Walking about 20…
Can any one help please? Still or moving my feet are so hurting me. The surgery asked if I'd always had these feet ...! I had anti-inflammatories prescribed and top them up with paracetamol but the pain is constant. I also have osteo-arthritis elsewhere in my body which is easier to cope with. It's making me so unhappy.…
I am now 4.5 weeks post right THR had my follow up physio this week all is moving in the right direction and exercise has been upped. What I am struggling with and would appreciate advice is the scar. The physio was concerned as my steri strips were still in place she removed them and all has healed but its excruciating…
Can any help with night time pain had TKR 4 weeks ago and still in a lot of pain during the night having to lay on my back does anyone have any ideas or is this just normal
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Finally I have given in and am having the right hip replaced 26 November. It seems there is very little support after. I have just spoken to physio at the hospital and they said that I will be given the equipment (including raised toilet seat) to take with me so have to fit the toilet seat myself (well someone else will…
I have RA, localised in my right arm, and a worn elbow joint both of which I have been suffering with since 2021. The first medication prescribed was Methotrexate which did not agree with my Liver and pushed ALT up to 254. I am currently researching Sulfasalazine which I have been prescribed and plan to start, but watch…
Hi my name is Michelle and I was wondering if anyone on here who is currently taking either Ethanercept or Leflunomide has problems with a constant runny nose. If so can you suggest away to relieve it. Thank you
hello I’m new and have been diagnosed with OA in my left hip. I’m 44 and have been managing this for almost 2 years. I have been told today my hip is that of a 65 year old and should look into getting the surgery. However my question is; how long would you wait? Or can I wait? What happens at the worst and of the scale?…
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