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A rock and a hard place
I’ve recently started treatment (methotrexate) for PsA and I’m struggling… badly. I’ve had awful side effects and dropping out the anti inflammatories has had a monumentos impact on my physical abilities. I’ve not been at work for the past week following a trip to hospital and physically I know in reality I’m going to…
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Pregabalin
Is Pregabalin good for arthritis, and does it have any side effects, which could affect nerves? Having trouble with my foot and both knees, so much so, it is getting more difficult to walk.
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Hand Splints
Hi, I have just been diagnosed with Osteoarthritis in both my hands thumb and wrists. The doctor suggested I buy supports to wear. I have looked online and there are so many I’m not sure what to buy? Any help/advice ? Thanks TinaWr
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Ankle replacement and fusion.
Good Morning All , I have been suffering with both of my ankles for many years, due to playing sports ( quite a few years ago) and being a carpenter/joiner . In Dec 22 , I had a total ankle in my right ankle by a great surgeon , Mr Kar Teoh ( RIP ) , and was fine until I returned to work and broke a bone supporting the…
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Just been diagnosed with RA
I've just been diagnosed most likely with RA I'm 67 and quite scared ( I'm aware that many people are in a far worse situation than me) I've seen what it has done to my sister who is 71. Although, she is coping, I can see it is hard for her. I have copd as well but that is under control. I don't know how far advanced the…
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Another Newbie to the Forum
Hi all Just joined the forum. I have had Psoriatic Arthritis for 23 years and started on Methotrexate yesterday. It would be nice to get to know people who understand how hard it is mentally and physically. Going for a nose around. Pls say Hello 👋🏻
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Hello, partner of a new PsA sufferer and I have many questions...
Hi, My partner was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis earlier this year (after going round in a few circles of being treated for gout and other things for a while!) After a few months of taking methotrexate and Lefluonmide, it feels like the pain and inflammation is getting under control. This morning though, he woke up in…
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The effect of ankle surgery on mobility
Hello, I have severe osteoarthritis in my left ankle, but can still walk 3 - 5 miles cross country and, more importantly, can cycle. I use my bicycle for getting around locally at home, and abroad in India. I have been given the option of bone fusion or ankle replacement, but I am worried about how either of these,…
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Newbie saying G'day and after some advice/others experiences!
Hi guys, Firstly, thank you to this forum, as reading some stories and experiences has given me some most needed information and inspirations! Without rambling on, and sorry if I do, my basic story is that I'm an active 38 year old (running mostly) with two young sons (running after them too!), who just recently had an MRI…
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Come to say Hello
Good Morning, just joined and wanted to say hello. My name is Amanda I am 47 and I was diagnosed with Sarcoidosis a year ago. I saw a rheumatologist this time last year who mentioned rheumatoid arthritis due to the pains in my fingers , thumbs, wrists, right knee and ankle. I was put on Methotrexate in May (15mg) which has…
