Morning lovely people. I am now 3.5 weeks post op and I have been blessed with a fast recovery. I am walking without any aids and have been pain free for half of that time. I am very grateful for this but……. there is always a but! I have gained 4cms/1.5” in height and I am looking for advice on what to do for the best for…
in a flare and off work and just feeling really down about everything. Usually very good at putting my positive pants on but struggling right now. What do people do to pull themselves out of a slump?
Does anyone take Methotrexate 20mg together with Leflunomide 10mg and tell me if it has any side effects and how you feel???
HI i have just been diagnosed with OA and been prescribed parcetamol with ibruphen gel for my left knee. I know its early days but I'm struggling to get around. I cant take ibruphen tablets because I have a heart problem. Can anyone suggest any other medication please
Hi everyone I've been here a while now, reading all of your lovely THR diaries and so very grateful you've all taken the time, they've helped me a lot. I'm at step 2 of my THR journey having just had my pre op appointment last week and I've still got so many questions, I'm hoping you'd be good enough to help. As an…
Hi Community - I have been on Imraldi for 2.5 years now (PSA) and it’s changed my life. Today I received a letter from the NHS stating they are moving everyone to a BioSimilar (Yuflyma) - assuming due to cost. I am going to contact my consultant but wondered if anyone has any experience of changing from one to another? I’m…
Hi, I'd like to hear other people's experience - I don't have a feeling about whether I'm doing ok or not and not seeing anyone 'till the end of the month. I'm doing all the exercises ok. I'm walking without crutches in the house, one crutch outside. Pain is manageable. I do feel I lack stamina. Just made some hummus and…
I've just started feeling the first twinges of Shingles. I've had it twice before, but both times were before I started Methotrexate. I've spoken to a GP, and am going to be starting on Aciclovir asap. Obviously I'll be skipping my mtx until told otherwise. Luckily, I already have next week off work (OU exam, so doing that…
hi, I’m 36 with 3 young kids and my dr has recently started me on leflunomide along side methotrexate and hydroxychlorquin. I’m a little worried about the side effects, I’m already on anti sickness for constant nausea, I suffer migraines before and these meds have only made them worse and I also suffer with hair loss. I…
I’ve had RA for 2 years now and generally fairly level. Having a big flare right now and feeling pretty low. Not really sleeping. I’m back to work tomorrow after taking a week off sick and not sure how I’m going to handle it, but feel so guilty taking more time off. Ive just been told by RA department to take pain relief…
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