can I ask my doctor for up to date x-rays to be done on my knees to see what stage they are at as they have both got worse, I have osteoarthritis in them
Hello I've just joined the community. I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the knees early last year, and even with the exercises and pain relief I struggle on a daily basis. I saw a physiotherapist this week and I have now been referred for the steroid injections, I've heard mixed views about whether the injections…
Now that the weather is finally heating up, you may want to check that your meds are being kept at the right temperature as most should not go over 25°c. For me, that means putting the Metoject syringes in the fridge.
Hi everyone recently started methotrexate 10mg injections weekly I haven’t felt much relief at all yet but trying to be patient! Could anyone tell me how long it took for them to kick in? Thank you!
I tried to paint a picture of how I really feel, but I could not find the colours to make it all seem real. Not one colour hot enough to show the burning pain, not one colour bright enough to make me wince again. Not one dark enough to show the isolation. In the end all I saw was one thin line, worn, frayed and almost…
Hi, i have posted here previously but nothing has really changed for me except the date and my increased pain levels. Any tips or advice welcome to help me navigate this diagnosis would be helpful. I am becoming more of a hermit and depressed about it all. Oh and to top it all off i have been told i am in the peri…
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Hi, I have oa in my hands, especially my thumbs, it hurts so bad, and keeping me up at night, and struggle with work, is there anything else I can do to ease the pain apart from codine? I do stretch exercises for the hands ect, but now the pain is do bad.
After putting this off for a few years, against medical advice 🙈 , I eventually had my infusion yesterday. Everything went well and the staff in the IVAS unit were absolutely lovely. I didn’t feel any different yesterday but am noticing a bit more pain today - which is a recognised side effect. Just wondering if anyone’s…
Hi Everyone My wife was diagnosed with RA in April 2022 and methotrexate has worked for her in getting her condition under relative control. She seems to be getting hayfever symptoms currently. Does anybody know if medication such as Loratodine is compatible with Methotrexate? Thanks very much!
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