Hello everyone, This is my story so far so let me divulge into it via a chronological timeline. 1) I was an active 16 year old with a promising football career when my knees became very swollen. Also my jaw became very stiff and even locked up sometimes. I had no idea what it was and after a year the doctor diagnosed me…
I’ve been on steroids for two years now. Had three infusions of steroids for big flare ups. My cheeks have gone round and chubby and despite working out for two hours everyday, eating right and keeping healthy I still have all this water weight around my belly. Realistically I’m going to be on steroids for another couple…
I've had PSA for 3 years (since I was 17) and was wondering if anyone on here is currently (or recently went to) university. I tried to go last September but had to defer after a few weeks due to symptoms and side effects of mtx. I'm now on a better dose of mtx so no side effects but I'm having a small flare and am worried…
Every week I have to inject my self with two medicines one is humira and the other is methotrexate.As I was diagnosed as a 11 year old I was confused why I had to get injected with a drug that I knew nothing about.Shortly after I got diagnosed I got admited to hospital and it was because my fingers where so sore I chould…
Hi Everyone, I got diagnosed a few months ago with RA after 2 years of slowly spreading pain. its progressed pretty quickly in the past month to the point of struggling to walk anywhere, which is tough as Im a musician and have a work trip planned in two weeks to America. Ive started methotrexate and am on my fourth week.…
SNAC is a great organization for Kids with arthritis in Scotland I have been on outings with them and it is fun to meet people my own age with arthritis because most of my friends don't know because they will bully me :cry: But it is a grat opportunity for kids to meet other kids
Plz recommend me any books that you read that helped you
Hi guys, So, I am 20 years old and was diagnosed with RA at 16 - apparently Seropositive. I can't really remember the diagnosis happening - I remember having ultrasounds and blood tests and x-rays, and being told I have RA. I do have flare-ups sometimes, however I am aware that "joint pain" is listed as a side-effect of…
Good morning all. In a few more months I will no longer fit the bill for this section of the forum, I will turn 25 years old. When I had just turned 20 years old and finished my second year of Computer Science at University with flying colours - I knew I had to see a doctor. I had been struggling to walk to class most days…
Hi all, I am new on here. Im 19 years old, diagnosed with JIA when I was 11. Always lived with it and never let it stop me living a "normal" life. However, I am now struggling. I worked with special needs children for 3 years but couldn't continue due to the strenuous days on my body. In May 2018, I left my full time job…
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