Hi guys, me again, (Background, diagnosed with OA about 6 - 8 months ago). It is really hard for me to get a GP appointment where I am (my previous appointment took almost 3 months to see someone), and I seem to see a different one every time I go, so want to maximise the little time I have at my next one tomorrow. I am…
Been on methotrexate for years first tablets then injection, I never had any side effects on 20mg. In 2021 we moved area and the new consultant put me down to 15 resulting in a flare about six weeks later, they then out me back to 20mg and it made me feel so ill, felt so sick and headaches. So was taken off long story…
Hi, everyone. Just looking for a bit of advice really. I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my hands and wrist last October following a blood test (to rule out other things) and X-rays. I also have similar pain flare ups in my hips, knees and big toe joints, which I mentioned at the same time. Is it common to only have…
Hello everyone, need some advice I am getting really frustrated I have been told I was pencilled in for THR in March , then April then back to March again and now it will be May onwards I can hardly walk , pain is never ending feel like a prisoner in my own home . Have been told by the hospital if it goes passed end of…
I had reactive arthritis I am hlb27 positive I have had this for 3 years I have been on stable meds for 2 years my blood work comes back ok but iam in constant pain the only time it doesn't hurt is when I am asleep which is not all ways easy for me to fall asleep I have been on morphine and after that fentanyl patch's also…
I've now been diagnosed with high cholesterol. I had my 3 monthly bloods done last week at my new GP and got a phone call on Thursday to say that my cholesterol is 6.1. In the last 3 years I've had more blood tests than I could ever remember and this is the first time this has been flagged up. I've spent a fair bit of time…
Hello I’m new to group (55F). Diagnosed with RA and fibromyalgia before Xmas. Have tried Methotrexate, Sulfasalazine and Leflunomide but all either elevated liver or awful side effects. I can tolerate and am still take hydroxychloroquine. NHS will start biologic in few weeks (adalimumab) and I’m very nervous! Worried about…
Hi everyone I've had OA for many years. I thought this site would be good to chat with others and share different experiences
Hi, I've been on Sulphalazine for a year for RA and Osteo - was on Methotrexate injections before this but my liver levels became raised and I was taken off it. I've now been told I need a liver ultrasound as my enzyme levels are 160+ and told to stop the sulfalazine. I stopped a few days ago but am finding the pain is…
I have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the hip. However, I have been told my symptoms are atypical and wondered if anyone else has the same: I get pain sitting, getting up from a sitting position, driving and lying in bed at night. Conversely I am able to walk reasonable distances without pain. Anyone else in the…
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