Niamh is coming up 3 and I was thinking the other day. Nether me and OH drive so walk or get the bus. When her joints are bad she can't walk very far. This time it's been ok because she just fits in her pram but another few months she's going to be too long. Then what?
Hi, Just a quick update after my last post and your kind and thoughtful replies. Yesterday my daughter attended the children's day ward as a result of her current 'flare' and had steroid injections into both knees after removing the excess fluid, she has had this done several times before so we knew what to expect. Her…
my 3 year old son dewi was diagnosed last november, he has been on steroids naproxen and methotrexate. We visited the hospital today, he is being put on tocilizumab in the next 2 weeks as dewi jia is still very active. He is also going to have a mri scan on his chest neck and knees. If anyone as any advice on this…
Good afternoon everyone. New to the group so not sure if I`m on the right page to ask questions, lol. Anyway I had large hot red swelling on my shoulder a couple of years ago, went to the hospital ( as it was a weekend and surgery was shut)and was told it was gout, they gave me some tablets and told me to see my GP, he…
oh my days how stupid am i dhoo .tut ..thank you x
hi all sorry not been on for a while hope everyone enjoying the weather .well most of the time ,, about 7 weeks ago i started with a really bad ankle i though maybe i had broke it whilst in bed [as i have done before tut ) off i nipped to our local drop in centre only to be told have you had a accident i explained no but…
Hi I am just wandering if anyone gives their child fish oil in order to help with their arthritis? If so I would be very grateful if you could let me know which type and which dosage? My daughter is nearly 2. I would also be interested in hearing how effective you feel it is. Many thanks Bethliz
Hi, I am mum to a 6 yr old boy who already has complex needs. following a period of about 18months of illness, spiky temps, rashes and pain/swelling he was admitted to hospital last week. we are now told we could be looking at SO JIA. will be put on the 'urgent list' to see rheumatologist. so, my little one has septa-optic…
Hi Just wandering if anyone has a child with arthritis who has lost weight? The only medication my little girl has had so far are 2 steroid injections. Bethliz
Hi everyone I posted a few days ago asking if anyone has a toddler taking methatrixine. I am being advised that this is the most likely course of action that we will have to take with my wee girl. I appreciate everyone is very buSy but if anyone has time to share experiences i would be very grateful. I am taking my…
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