Just been diagnosed with osteoarthritis. Has shown up in knees on xray but feeling it in every joint. Came on rapidly, starting in summer. Suspected rheumatoid or fibromyalgia. I'm a teacher and mum to a young child. Very shocked and scared.
Hi I'm having my TKR on the 28th October I would prefer to have epidural anaesthetic but my hospital letter says that I have to have a general anaesthetic is this normal
I’ve recently started on this for my relapsing polychondritis after waiting 6 months for my specialist to confirm the diagnosis by constant obs of my symptoms. those that know me on here will recal my posts of migraine city in the café on a regular basis before i left somewhat abruptly due to a third party. week one of mtx…
hi peeps. do I need to stop my meds before my covid vaccine please. Having it tomorrow so need a quick answer. Thank everyone. I’m
Hi all, newbie Wizza here. I had hip replacement on 17th October 2024 and was rehabbing very well up until week 3 when I developed a very painful swollen foot on operated leg . Couldn’t place foot down , swollen around instep and ankle both sides , then into my big toe /ball of foot where I have a broken sesamoid bone. I…
Hi. I’m new to the group and just wanted to introduce myself. I have inflammatory arthritis and osteoarthritis and have suffered with joint pain for over 20 years. I suffer greatly from crippling fatigue and this really affects me physically and mentally. Does anyone else suffer with this problem and can offer advice on…
Does anyone find their joints hurt more when it's cold weather? My knee is hurting more today, with more cold weather to come, I would appreciate some advice xx
Hi all, Unfortunate new member - currently believe I'm suffering with an acute Gout attack at the moment I had similar attack 5 years ago which I didn't take seriously and just used over the counter meds. Big mistake and was in agony for easily over week. Bloods got taken back then - uric was up slightly, but not enough…
I was diagnosed with hip arthritis in the summer following a scan. It's so painful in the morning that I'm struggling to get to the bathroom. I'm tired all the time but if I rest during the day it's then a struggle again when I get up. Does anyone have any tips on what to do before I get up that will make it less painful.…
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…
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