Hello fellow arthritis sufferers, I’ve been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my right thumb and surrounding area plus in my right knee, I’ve had steroid injections which only helped for about 3 weeks. My doctor has just prescribed Duloxetine, does anyone else take this and if so has it helped?
Hi! Im new to the group so hey! So i need some help, I have currently had no voice for 8 weeks. Got referred to ENT and they put a camera down my throat and told me yes it's arthritis causing a gap with your vocal chords! I am utterly shattered, they won't offer any help, treatment and they have zero care. My throat feels…
Have had Fibromyalgia for over 25 years. Suddenly got painful joints in feet hands and now in both knees plus a bakers cyst. Have got early osteoarthritis in lower back. Physio has just given me three exercises which makes my pain worse. On the maximum pain killers. Keeps me awake at night now.
hello, my name is Kelly and I’m 23 and I was diagnosed the start of this year with RA. I was on methotrexate pills until recently because it was the most horrendous taste and always made me feel sick. I’ve found the injections more helpful in the last 4 weeks of using them! I wanted to know if anyone else uses compression…
Hello everyone So pleased to have found this community. Diagnosed with RA back in May. After 12 weeks of Methotrexate including 4 rounds of Prednisone with major flare ups - I'm now taking alongside the Methotrexate, sulfasalazine. I was wondering if anyone is taking this combination & how it has worked, side effects..What…
Good afternoon all It has been a while since I posted; over the last 9 months I have been struggling with pain in my right elbow with numbness in my little and ring fingers. I have now had an xray and it looks to be osteoarthritis (the same that I have in my neck and right shoulder) I have tried using Splints; OTC…
Hi there 👋, my name is Jo and I've joined today. I'm 4 weeks post trapeziectomy surgery for 1st CMC joint osteoarthritis. I've had my plaster cast removed today 😳 and I'm feeling quite vulnerable with my thumb and wrist being exposed, both of which are incredibly stiff. I've been given a splint to wear and I'm waiting for…
Hi, recently been diagnosed after having everything put down to fibromyalgia for over 2 years. Due to start methotrexate but recently been made redundant and need to claim ESA. Worried about completing the form correctly with correct information as I have got use to the adaptions I've made over the years with daily living.…
Hello I'm 32 work full time currently on mat leave I now have a 8month old little girl who is my life I've waited 10 years for . Now I have these illnesses that make ne swell up ' my joints hurts makes me tired too. Its so sad ( I know there's people worse off than me ) but these illnesses just come and makes you feel…
hi new to the site. Been living with RA and OA for 15+ years. I’m 57 and been on methotrexate for most of that time. I have 3 monthly blood tests of which all have been well. My last one however has come back with my liver enzymes high. I now have a viral infection which has floored me, my enzymes are still high and my…
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