Hi everyone. This is my first post here. I’m 27 next week and was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my early 20s. I’ve never met another young person with my condition and I would really like to meet others like me, as it just feels very lonely. I had a hip replacement aged 24 and have been advised I need the other side…
Hi there, I found out I have osteoarthritis a year ago and have been dealing with chronic pain since then, I do think my weight along with genetics (my dad has had two knee replacements in his 50s) has added to it. I have to use a walking stick and, am always in some degree of pain. - some days are better than others. I…
Hi I’ve been newly diagnosed with Ps Arthritis. I got told that I will be starting methotrexate as soon as possible. I’m slightly worried about taking this after watching a few TikToks. Can anyone who has taken methotrexate for this just tell me a-bit about the side effects and if they recommend taking this. 😊
Hi all, Wanted to plug in into the community, and introduce myself. I was diagnosed with Reactive arthritis last year which is turned into an inflammatory arthritis and have been trying to cope up with it. I live in London Uk, and I am 34 years old, and I am struggling to figure out how my life will turn up with this…
Hello Im new to this so I don’t know how it works, but just thought I would come on here and say a little bit about myself My name is Rosie, I was diagnosed with arthritis and uveitis at the age of 1, I am now 20.I would say when I was younger I didn’t struggle with it as much, but as I have got older has made me for more…
Hi everyone, I've posted before about undergoing investigations for potential PsA. I've had bloods, x-rays and an MRI of my knees and currently awaiting an ultrasound as well of my hands. I had a follow up appointment today with my rheumatologist who basically said she had to rule out PsA at the moment because they…
Hi all, I was diagnosed with JIA aged 1, and I’m now 22. I have since been diagnosed with a further 4 autoimmune diseases and I have been feeling extremely isolated as none of my peers can relate to some of the things I have experienced or continue to experience in my daily life. I was wondering if anyone else feels like…
hi I’m Harp, and I’m 19 and was diagnosed with RA a year ago. I’m really struggling with the pain and the fact it’s a life time of pain and feeling ill with a cold 24/7.
Hi all, I’m Katie and was diagnosed with RA about 9 months ago it has recently got quite aggressive and they are going to start me on biologics. as well as going back on steroids. it has been quite draining and at times struggling with my mood, which is normally when I feel like I can’t do much for myself. has anyone…
Hi all, good wishes to all. My experience of Psa is that it varies in severity from day to day, week to week and I wondered if it is the same for you guys? I wouldn't call them flare-ups, just different levels of pain. Also, the areas affected can change - some days my feet are painful, some days not. There are some…
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