I have RA & my doctors have tried me on all of the standard medications and nothing has worked so they are now looking to try Centrolizumab Pegol, on the information that I've been given it talks about the increase risk of cancer and I can't decided weather to take it or not I know that there is the potential to make me…
Hi everyone, I'm new to the group and I'm after some help. I've had arthritis since I was 10 (now 24) I wasn't diagnosed until I was 15 (JIA) due to no one ever following things up from when I was hospitalised at 10 with my right hip being in traction for a week. So when I was diagnosed I was on lots of different…
Hi everyone, My names Sophie. Im 23 and for the last 2 years i have been waiting to see specialists in regards to my joints. It started 2 years ago, i had fluid on my knee. It wasnt painful at first but i still went to the doctors just incase. I was told that it should clear up by itself as i had probably knocked it. Then…
hi people, im 17 got diagnosed two years ago with sacroiliitis arthritis but had it for like 3 years previously before the doctors actually did what they were paid to do. I'm now on humira which is an anti-tnf. I'm wondering how people handle things like moods, I was good at sport, happy and sociable but since the…
hi This is my first post,my others will not be so positive,since after being told no more sicknotes needed in 1992 i now score no points in the DWP tests,and with twisted hands that only half open and hospital shoes 15years,im in protest to it all,, But im happy seeing this group as id like my first post to be on the…
Hello, my names Katie nearly 17, been on humira since 23rd December 2013, diagnosed with sacroiliitis arthritis in 2013 after multiple hospital visits. So essentially have had it 5 years nearly now. My most recent symptom is migraines so i`m off school today again. I'm in lower sixth year and have missed so much school…
hello, I was wondering if someone could help me. im 23 yrs old and have been seeing the dr since may because I have really bad joint pain, stiffness that's worse in the morning but generally lasts all day and some mild swelling in my hands and feet. ive had all the blood tests for RA (RF,CRP,ESR) and all have come back…
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There is a free event being held for young people (aged 12-25) called 'Too Young for Arthritis' in London. Saturday 22nd November, 1-4pm At Wellcome Collection Euston Road NW1 2BE (Very close to Euston Station) For more details and to register visit:…
Hello everyone, I'm 21. 22 on the 7th of January and I have Psoriatic Arthritis. I've had it for a good few years but was only properly diagnosed early this year. I've tried methotrexate but I couldn't handle it sadly so this year I've gradually been getting worse and I mostly limp about than walk normal because the pains…
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