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To anyone struggling out there
I posted here in January 2013 and remembered the anguish I was in then, and the help I received from people on this forum, so I thought I'd pay back my dues and offer support to others who are currently in the position I was in back then. Almost four years ago I was diagnosed with sero negative rheumatoid arthritis after…
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herbal remedies
hello, i have OA in my hip and fingers can anyone recommend any herbal treatments that actually work?.
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Early 20s and recently diagnosed RA
Hello everyone. I have been diagnosed with RA by my rheumy via letter this week. Had a depo steroid injection on 3rd Oct but this has worn off already and left me with a flare. After telling my GP, consultant and the nurse at outpatients; I’m being seen in 3 weeks for treatment plans. Although this diagnosis isn’t…
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Question about atypical RA symptoms
Hi guys, I'm trying to get a diagnosis. For the past month I've had joint pain that started with my fingers, developed symmetrically, and spread to my feet, shoulders, hips, etc. I also have eye dryness. However, I don't have swelling, redness or stiffness. My tests are also negative. Therefore my rheumatologist didn't…
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18 year old with arthritis
Hello, this is my first post on here. I've been recently diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis at 18, and am looking to connect with people who are of a similar age and are experiencing arthritis too. I've started Sulfasalazine but stopped taking it due to coming up in bad heat rashes whilst taking it, which I've been told is…
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Art, Arthritis and general suffering
so, first time making a post here and i just kinda need some advice. About 5 months ago my arthritis spread to my hands, which sucks. throughout my 9 years of this hell there was nothing to show that it would spread there so i decided to follow my dream of being an artist. i managed to pass my gcse's and moved onto…
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First Diagnosis/First Specialist Appointment Question
Hi, My husband is 28 and suffering from what we and our GP are pretty sure is reactive arthritis due to a recent and severe throat/ear/nose infection. We have an appointment with a specialist 2 weeks today and are wondering what to expect. My husband is really suffering, sleeping downstairs, with swollen and very sore…
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Unexplained answers
Hi I'm new to this but just looking for advice. I'm 19yrs old and For the past 2 years I've suffered with flare ups in my right knee. It becomes very swollen and now I always have a constant clicking /grinding sensation with I bend or move it, sometimes which can be very painful. I've had MRI scans but nothing has seemed…
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was I malpracticed by my doctor?
Hi there, my name is Mariah, im 21 and suffer from facet joint arthritis in my lower spine. I injured my spine when I was 16, I had jumped off a rock and landed with my back, hips and my knee unbent which resulted in my joints jaring. I didnt think anything at first, it hurt incredibly and each time I sat down it was…
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very down with new diagnosis of OA
Hello All, I am very new to these forums so please bear with me.. I am 23 and have two children one four and one coming up to 11 months :) I have recently been diagnosed with OA in my AC joint, I also have fibromyalgia, raynauds, hypermobility syndrome, a tear in my rotary cuff muscle, tendonitis, and now this. I am so…
