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How do you know when it’s time for a hip replacement?
i have advanced arthritis in my knee and moderate to advanced in the same hip. Although my knee sounds worse, it has been bad for a long time, but my hip is failing much more quickly. I have been seen twice by my consultant, the first time he suggested a steroid injection which was beneficial for about 3 months, but has…
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PsA, biologics and managing symptoms
Hi This is my first time of posting…..diagnosed with PsA 2021 - had psoriasis since age 15 (am now 61) but had had no symptoms since my late 30’s. Three months after contracting Covid early 2020, had the worst skin flare up of my entire life and pains in feet, hands, wrists, elbow, lower back, knee, shoulders and neck…
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Hand issues
Hi there, Does anyone have experience of arthritis in their hands please? Before I go calling the doctors again, I'm just wondering if this is yet another arthritic issue, or whether it could be carpal tunnel? I have arthritis in my hips, knees and shoulder apparently (personally I think there is something else going on,…
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The time has wheely come
The time has come, I think, to use my wheelchair as a matter of course rather than just long family days out. I have, among many other things, tricompartmental OA of both knees as well as pseudogout, and they are incredibly painful, but I manage with crutches, stubbornness, and a healthy dose of swearing under my breath.…
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Going abroad with methotrexate
Hi, I am in the UK and I am going to Majorca in a couple of weeks…I take methotrexate and other medication..will I be okay taking this on the plane?? How do I need to store it? Do I need to get anything from my specialist? Does it need to in my hand luggage or checked luggage? Feeling abit scared as this is my first time…
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Margaret Hills diet
Hi ne and hands. I am following the Margaret Hills diet advice...only been on it for 2 weeks , have lost 3 kgs (prob due to cutting out wine, have to admit used it as a pain killer and a comfort blanket.) No problems following the diet but would love to know who has had a good outcome by following it... Many thanks xx
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Advice please 🙂
hello, I have had 2 hip replacements in the past 3 year due to arthritis, I am 49 years old, I am in agony every day with back pain, i have been left with a a tilted pelvis, I have got a disc that is protruding on my sciatic nerve which give me pain, I struggle to walk far each day, the doctors are going around in circles,…
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CPPD in knees
Any advice for this please, I've had it a few years apparently but I've only just been told. I haven't really had any problems with pain but the last few weeks my knees feel like they're on fire.
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Newbie here, Leflunomide please help!
Hi all, I’m 33 and was diagnosed with PsA at 16 and it has mainly always been under control apart from for the last 6 months or so where I’ve really struggled with pain and mostly fatigue causing me to have to reduce my hours at work which is not good due to lack of income! Anyway, I have been on 15mg methotrexate for a…
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Feeling overwhelmed and lost
hi guys I hope you are well and the brighter skys are making you feel a little better . I must say for the first time in years I have never felt the way I do right now and I hope some of you will understand how I’m feeling. I was diagnosed with inflammatory arthritis ( still looking as to what type as yet ) in Sept 23…
