Your Rheum is for young people aged 11-24 years old with a rheumatological condition who are interested in shaping, advising and inputting current adolescent and young adult rheumatology research. Our next meeting will be in person Saturday 4th November 2023 in London. Please note, priority will be given to those living…
Hey guys ive been playing a variety of games but lately my fingers just cant keep up with the activity, particularly in games like lol or wow where youre constantly spamming keys. I love fantasy/strategy games and was wondering if anyone has recommendations for games that are engaging mentally but low apm? I prefer pvp cuz…
Hi, I have just been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, even though i have felt symptoms for nearly 2 years before this, I would like to make some new friends, I am in my 30s. I would like to chat to people and see if they go through similar things to me and symptoms. It is horrible as it feels like I am getting more bad days…
Hiya! I’m new to this, 24yrs and was diagnosed with RA a year ago. I’ve got bad muscle pain which apparently isn’t the rheumatoid but it’s like I keep straining things so easily - was wondering if anyone else can relate? I’ve found the chronic pain on trying to do normal activities one of the worst bits to deal with,…
Since the age of 16 I have been on medication without it all my joints swell up, I struggle to walk I have to ask my family to help with basic tasks like opening a bottle. Over the years my doctor has changed my medication several times due to side effects. Last year the medication I was on was amazing I was able to return…
Hello everyone, I've recently been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis, and quite honestly I am a mess. It has really affected my MH and my actual enjoyment for anything really. I just feel like no one understands how I feel and I don't want to talk about it sometimes because I feel like a broken record (It's taken months…
Hi guys, Just wanted to say hi and see how everyone deals with peoples reactions when you tell them you have arthritis. If I had a pound every time someone said “don’t be silly, you’re too young to have arthritis” I would be a millionaire. So we found out I had a form of OA in my foot when I was around 10 and now that I’m…
Any one got any tips or advice with how to deal with rheumatoid arthritis flares and being pregnant. I'm 24 and was diagnosed in March
Hey! I just posted on the say hello section but wanted to come here to see if anyone wanted to have a chat or exchange some stories/symptoms? ive never spoke to anyone with arthritis or chronic pain that is my age before and think it will help me in my healing process as I’ve struggled mentally quite bad this lockdown!!…
Hey I have been diagnosed with OA in my left knee last year and I am going to need a TKR at only 38. I have had loads of issues with my knees over the years with multiple dislocation and this was all caused by shallow kneecaps. I got a meeting with my surgeon next week. I would love to chat to someone who is going through…
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