Hi all I’m Rebecca, I’m 41 and was diagnosed with RA at 39. I was put on Cimzia in April 2023 and have been symptom / pain free since then. However, since December I have had reactions I think are caused by Cimzia. I get recurrent thrush. Doctor has me on prophylaxis for this - weekly oral tablet, but, it’s not shifting. I…
HI Does anyone have any experience of taking the medication Vinvoq. ? Just reading the "possible" side effects scares me Thanks in advance for any advice
I’m a 39 y/o male who was diagnosed with PsA and Ankylosing spondylitis about four years ago. This came after numerous visits to GP’s since I was 18 with back and troubles, as well as psoriasis, but it seems the dots were never joined as I am quite tall and my pains were just back pain. Over the years I lost more and more…
A friend of mine is having this done soon, apparently a quick recovery time. Has anyone had this done?
I had steroid injections in both knees 5 days ago and am still in a lot of pain , I presume this is the flare. How do I know if the injections are going to work? When does the pain usually stop?
Hello, this is my first post and I'm looking for some advice about pain relief and whether it's appropriate to ask for a scan. I've always suffered from back pain. I was born with a dislocated hip and had an operation at 18 months old. I had a hip replacement 24 years ago aged 33. I've always walked with a limp. In May…
I’ve recently started methotrexate and I’m happy to say my blood inflammation is improving, though I’m not physically feeling it much yet. I’m trying to find out how long it’s effective for generally. Obviously it varies from person to persons but, If it controls and persons symptoms will it most likely keep it at bay for…
My partner has hyper mobility so he knows what a part dislocation looks like. I have rheumatoid arthritis and I’ve been really struggling to sit down after being stood for even a minute, the longer I stand the harder it is. My knee feels like it’s locked in place and like it’s off to the side, trying to bend it is so…
hi, I’m recently diagnosed with RA and I’m due to take my first dose of Methotrexate tonight. I’ve read in the leaflet that it says avoid coffee, caffeine drinks and black tea. Just wondered if black tea means tea without milk (which is how I drink it) or if I can get used to my fave Yorkshire Tea with a dash of milk. Or…
Hi all, I wonder if anyone has any experience similar to mine. I was diagnosed three years ago with mild Psoriatic Arthritis. I suffered mainly from stiffness (no swelling) in my fingers during the night (had steroid injection once), on/off toe pain and was never really on any medication for longer than a month. I was…
It looks like you're new here. Sign in or register to get started.