Having tried and failed with methotrexate (terrible side effects with mental health and all the others as well) Ive now been offered a choice between these two different drugs, but no guidance as to which might worksbest for me. I'm seronegative RA, age 50, I don't drink, I don't want to lose my hair, and my biggest…
The Medical Sociology and Health Experiences Research Group are asking for people over 70 or their carers to help us with the evaluation which is next weeks. It involves looking at the website at home and attending a 1 hour focus group. We will give people a £20 shopping voucher to say thank you. See the attached poster…
hello I’m new on here. Had PsA for many years (34). I’m 52 now. Just started biologics. Did anyone else feel dizzy & tired day after injecting? I’m just wondering how long I’ll feel like this, if it’s a settling in period. cheers Lou
Hi everyone, I have o/a in both knees which I have had for sometime. But recently if I have been sat down or driving for sometime , I literally cannot walk the pain and stiffness in the back of my legs from the top of my leg to my calves is absolutely awful. It's that bad if I'm sat in a meeting at work I'm literally…
Hi everyone. I have been referred to rheumatology but the waiting list is apparently 3 months plus! Has anyone gone private for that initial consultation please ?
Hi, everyone, I’ve been on methotrexate tablets and, the last month been injecting myself. But,the problem is cramp in my thighs and getting worse, this morning took me nearly 20 minutes before I could stand and put weight on my leg, very painful. Is this common with methotrexate or has anyone with Psoriatic Arthritis…
Hi, I wondered how often other people have contact with their consultant, maybe especially at the start of their treatment and/or if they have bad side effects?
Hi all I have psoriatic arthritis very bad in my feet I have been working but recently my feet have become so painful I don't think I can work anymore while they are like this I'm really scared and worried has anyone else had to give up work because of arthritis how did it effect you how did you cope with not working and…
Hello, I'm 28 and have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. I have 2 children and am a single mum. I feel so tired all the time to the point I'm falling asleep in the middle of the day. Was wondering if anyone knows anyway I can get my energy levels up or is it always going to be like this?
has anyone completed this 12 week course - I would really appreciate your views as I have applied and am on waiting list?
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