Day 1 So far today my journey has gone so much better than I dared to hope. I know I had read lots of stories and had so much encouragement from this ahead of me but I didn’t dare hope I’d be the same. After having my surgery postponed by almost seven weeks due to low haemoglobin/being borderline anaemic I was nervous it…
I am due to bilateral complex Knee surgery. My left knee first. The reason for my op being complex is that both knees are Valgus. Just wondered if anyone else has gone through this type of op just wanted to get an idea of what it was like. Also did the unoperated leg get any sort of brace whist the operated knee recovers?…
Hi , I'm Kelly I have recently been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. I was on Sulfasalazine for a month, building the dose gradually, thought it was great, felt far more mobile. Then at my 4 week blood test the rheumatoid nurse rang to tell me to stop taking it and to go to A&E if I feel at all unwell, also to go for…
I'm on the waiting list for a knee replacement. I have PsA and take sulfasalazine, methotrexate and the biologic adalimumab. I'm also on 3 heart drugs including a blood thinner. I've just received a call from a medical researcher asking if I'd be interested in taking part in a clinical trial in advance of the knee…
Morning, I'm new here. Been struggling with stiffness and pain for nearly 2years and was diagnosed with rhumetoid arthritis and fibromyagia a year ago. Struggling with my first flare up since starting methotrexate and sulfasalazine. Not sure if it's the chest infection I had, flu/covid jab or the weather but I've been off…
I'm presently suffering my 2nd throat infection in the last 3 months - as well as an upper chest infection. I saw my GP on Thursday about it. It wasn't my normal GP but a locum doing holiday cover. She examined me confirming both the chest and throat infections then casually mentioned that there was a known link between…
I sent a letter to my MP as requested about attending the 'Versus Arthritis' parliamentary reception on Wednesday 11 December'. I received a standard reply that he would attend if possible. In his reply he spoke about how important it was to reduce waiting times for joint replacement operations Obviously I agree that that…
Hi all, just after people experience and advice in regards of biologics. Had Psoriatic Arthritis for a couple of years, tried two DMARD but recently taken off Methotrexate due to side effects. My question is the local prescribing guidelines state you need three tender AND swollen joints to qualify for this treatment. What…
Hello, I always have my flu jab due to having asthma… this year I’ve declined due to being on methotrexate and just a bit anxious about so much stuff in my body. What are others thoughts and experiences please? I’ve had a bit of a telling off by the nurse today for not yet having it!
Hello, I was put on Cimzia injections to treat my RA due to my other biologic treatment causing liver problems. Since starting Cimzia in April I have only had 1 period in 7 months. I am trying to figure out if this has been caused by the drug as my partner and I are thinking about starting a family in the next year or so.…
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