I got a cancellation so this is really happening now. @Janlyn and @Nurina in particular, I've followed both your recovery diaries and I feel a bit more prepared and informed than I would otherwise have been with such short notice to this major operation, thank you both for sharing your experiences🙏 Although scared of what…
Has anyone been successful obtaining a blue badge? I have been turned down on my application and l now have an appeal going through. I need to use my car for shopping, doctors etc, l also care for my brother who lives alone with chronic COPD who l shop for take to hospital and doctors appointments. The problem being l…
Hi everyone. I got diagnosed with gout in my pinky toes last week. The pain started in my right toe at the beginning of January. I have been taking ibuprofen for the inflammation for about 8 days now. Advise suggests that anti inflamitories usually clear gout up after about 5 days of use. My pain has reduced but not…
I was managing ok with mild pain innner knee and shin but after overdoing it a bit I am now in agony, especially first thing or when I need to get up during the night. I can hobble around the house but can’t go out or move quickly. My question is should I try and push myself and keep moving or should I move as little as…
I am new to the group. I'm in unbelievable pain despite taking co codamol, naproxen and baclofen. I'm feeling really down. I'm meant to go on holiday next week but I can't see how I'll manage. How long do flare ups last? What causes them?
Recently diagnosed with svt and I take Leflunomide and taltz. Is it possible for svt to develop after I have been taking Leflunomide for some years now.
Hi all, new here. Been diagnosed with OA in both feet but symptoms come and go and I am not constantly in pain which is a good thing for now. Consultant has told me to buy some really good trainers for support which will help. I am also booked in for Kenalog injections. What shoes/trainers do people recommend? Thanks all…
Good morning folks, just been checking out some of your stories/questions/answers, thanks for posting, it's been interesting reading! I've just been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis by a Rheumatology specialist and was given "homework" to look at the Versus Arthritis website for information (so much, and so helpful),…
Hi everyone I just wondered if anyone has used a deep freeze spray instead of ice pack when knees get sore after activity. I am going away for a day and won't have access to a freezer for my ice packs and was considering taking a deep freeze spray instead. Any feedback welcome.
Two weeks ago I started taking methotrexate and folic acid. This week I am very pleased to tell everyone that I have no symptoms at all . Except for elation at ‘ feeling ‘ absolutely normal!!! Absolutely heavenly. Long may it last.
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