hi new to the site. Been living with RA and OA for 15+ years. I’m 57 and been on methotrexate for most of that time. I have 3 monthly blood tests of which all have been well. My last one however has come back with my liver enzymes high. I now have a viral infection which has floored me, my enzymes are still high and my…
Hi. I’m new to the site and this is my first post today. I’m 42 and recently diagnosed with OA of the lumbar area of my spine. I’ve had a battle to get the correct treatment with NHS but hopefully now there is the appropriate plan in place with physio and pain management team. Had an op 18 months ago to remove part of a…
I know I need to exercise and should do strength exercises with resistance bands and also balance exercise because I am now prone to falls but I really can't find the energy. I decide at what time of day am going to exercise and I know how important it is for me but I really can't do it. I am 76 and recovering from a…
Hello Every-one. I am 63 years old and was diagnosed with R.A a few weeks ago. It was a bit of a shock because other than a sudden very painful problem with the joints in my hands and feet, I had been well and healthy. I have just had shingrix and Pneumo vaccines. They gave me a steroid injection too. I am waiting to start…
Hi everyone I have a stick to try and get around.I dont work at all at the moment. I was in care for over 23years .Each day is a struggle both physically and also mentally. Nobody seems to know you are there for some reason and not interested about your ailments. A work colleague's face changed when she saw me. I dont why…
Newly diagnosed 2 weeks new member I have just registered I'm 68 and although had knee problems for years I didn't know it was OA. Well I'm here just saying Hi This looks a great site I'm sure it will be of benefit to me
Tomorrow, I finally have my appointment to dicuss management options for osteoarthritis in my knee. Just wondering, what options are there as it is all still new to me
Hi, I'm 57 and I've recently been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. I had a fall last year and injured my hand. I had a cortisone injection which did nothing then an ultrasound which showed inflammation in 4 joints on my right hand so I was referred to rheumatology. I've been prescribed methotrexate which is ok (I've…
I am having trouble sleeping at night muscles & knee aches cannot find a comfortable spot.
Hi everyone, has anyone with inflammatory arthritis noticed getting tendinopathy as well? I wondered if there was a link. I have inflammatory arthritis and have been getting tendinopathy in various tendons. I put it down to getting older or just bad luck but I am wondering if there might be a link. I am on Methotrexate,…
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