Hi, My name's Jess and I'm 22 with JIA and a variety of other conditions. Because of how I am I don't get out and about much, this limits my ability to meet new people and make friends, so my social circle is pretty small. Not only that, but what few friends I do have, they have their own lives. Work, families etc. Which…
I want to see the GP yesterday and he diagnosed osteoarthritis ... He advised strengthening exercises… I forgot to mention my painful spine at all… Only showed him my hands In fact all he said was strengthening exercises and that's about it Should I have been expecting a referral? I'm 42… I think it's been hinting that…
Hi All, Hope you are all well? Thank you for taking the time to read this - I shall try to keep it as short as possible. About Me I'm 23 years old, suffer from anxiety. 6ft 3 and oveweight, although not significantly. I work on a computer and have for the last 5 years, 8-6 every day. I come home and go on my PC too. 4-5…
Please help, I am confused and feel alone in this. So, I have had on-and-off knee pain since I was 18. I went to the doctor, nothing really happened. I recently visited a Rheumatologist because I have been getting itchy rashes and had a high RF. I haven't had any other real pain until recently. I just started taking…
Hi there was just wondering if anyone had any experience in low blood platelets? May daughters bloods have picked this up to day she is on Methotrexate and Etanercept and was wondering if anyone had experienced this. THanks
Hi there we are new to the forum but it has been recommended to us to maybe talk to other people in our situation. My daughter is 6 and has been on Methotrexate for a year and Enbrel for 6 months. I was wondering if anyone's little ones have any side effects from the Enbrel? My daughter is losing a lot of weight and is…
I'm 23 years old and about 3 months ago I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my ankle. I am waiting on seeing a rheumatologist to check whether I have an underlying rheumatology problem. I am in a lot of pain and taking strong pain killers I have had to put my university studies on hold for the last 8 months because of…
Hello everyone, I'm new to this forum as I have a question for anyone else who is currently on Methotrexate. I take 8 tablets of 2.5mg once a week. A year ago I was diagnosed with inflammatory arthritis at the age of 23. I was given a steroid injection as a quick fix while my medication kicked in. This was the…
Im really desperate for advice and help. Im 17 and found out had I arthritis almost 2 years ago and I still find myself constantly depressed and upset about it. I have never been able to cope with it. I don't understand because Im such a bubbly loud energetic person but when it comes to specific situations I let my…
Hi, my names katie and I'm 16 years old. I was diagnosed with arthritis a year or two ago and it has completely taken over my life. I spend a lot of my time crying and thinking to myself that my life is pointless due to being unable to do ANYTHING, all I can do is lie in bed. No doctors will listen to me about how bad my…
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