Hi I'm new to this group I am 37 years old and I got a borderline result for rheumatoid arthritis they are treating me for it I've got a deformed thumb and my other thumb isn't brilliant either and I have pains in my knees and I can't lie in because the cramps go straight though my leg in the morning.
Hello, I am hoping for an inspirational story from someone suffering with GCA. Fortunately, it was caught before visual loss as my GP spotted the signs so I know I've been very lucky. I have been on steroids one week and started other meds. However, although some of the aches and pains have gone, I'm feeling so fatigued -…
So its time to leave my Christmas bubble and attempt to get back to work and my new reality. I am newly diagnosed with Arthritis, although that has been fairly casually done and I have yet to be given a type. It started in November with very painful left knee, then after trying to push through ( dr said wouldn’t make it…
It’s exactly 7 days since I’ve had my hip replacement, where this time last week I was just getting back into bed after having attempting to stand up on new hip for the first time (with frame) and walk to toilet (peeing myself in the process as the spinal hadn’t fully worn off) which I failed at miserably as no sensation…
Good evening, I hope someone may be able to advise? I have recently been diagnosed with Seronegative Arthritis, having also suffered with Osteoarthritis for some years. It has always been my understanding that most people with RA suffer first thing in the morning… for me my pain and stiffness is towards the end of the day…
Hello all, I had the above surgery 18 months ago on my right hand. I'm scheduled to do the left in 2 weeks. For some reason about a week or so ago my right hand right inside where the bone used to be started hurting. I still work and can't be without a hand. I'm older and have a special needs dog and besides the ride to…
Male 61 years old and at my wits end carnt cope with working and the pain anymore, I feel useless I've got osteoarthritis in my wrists and hands affecting all my hand movements, trying to get a proper diagnosis through my gp but it's taking so long. My wife is disabled herself through fibromyalgia and I care for her when…
Hi everyone I have recently joined this group and look forward to reading all the posts. I have bone on bone in my right knee i have had steroid injections twice the second having no pain relieve . My doctors has prescribed strong co codormal and inflammation rub. I have a very demanding job running a nurture group in…
can anyone tell me what this report means please I fell off ladders few years ago and bent my toes back in both feet 🤦🤦🤦 so very painful had MRI scans last month and this is results thanks
Hi, I am still waiting for my xrays to come back for formal diagnosis but seem to have arthritis in left knee. I am also now wondering about the awful foot pain I had all summer? I am 55 and have a very active job in a school. I have had a really rough couple of weeks, awful pain and fatigue, I seem to have come through…
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