Hi, I am 27 and was first diagnosed with JIA when I was 6, this went in to remission but sadly came back when I was 18, I have really battled with the condition since and have tried a long list of medication - some working slightly and some not at all. At the end of 2022 I started infliximab which seems to really work for…
I thought I should write on here to see if others feel the same way. I was diagnosed with RA at 23 out of nowhere now I’m 24 and have found it very hard to cope with everything medication, pain the fact I’ve totally lost myself. I’ve just started biologic treatment and everything is making me overwhelmed. I have really bad…
My daughter has been diagnosed with arthritis and has been prescribed methotrexate and prednisone. Any advice ? Also she would like to chat to anyone a similar age in the same situation. We live in Northamptonshire.
Hi there i wondered if anyone knew of any grants that could help to hire a specialist wheelchair for a young adult please? Preferably without needing the young adult to complete paperwork - say a health professional could apply for it. Many thanks
Hi, I was diagnosed with RA 3 months ago and I want to know why should oli follow diet if I am not overweight?
Howdy, Without going into depth with my backstory (idiopathic bilateral AVN at 16 -> osteoarthritis) that required me to get the chop, I do have a question or two about certain aspects of recovery that I'd appreciate any input on. My right hip was replaced July 2021, so I'm nearing 14 months post op. My first is about…
Hello, I'm new to this community and I desperately need to interact with people who can understand me. Im 27 and i feel so much older, im stiff (even though still hypermobile) and in so much pain constantly. Im hopping between relief (at finally having answers) and grief. If anyone is willing to chat, that would be amazing…
Hi guys, just got diagnosed with RA today. It was during my A levels that I randomly started getting pains everywhere. It got to the point where I couldn’t walk and was limping to school every morning. I can’t work cause of the pain so all I do is sit at home and sleep. Anyone else in a similar position ? Does it get…
Hi, I have quite recently been diagnosed with gout and it has really affected my life over the last few years. The pain during flare ups is immense and the day-to-day worries/anxiety and mental health impacts that have come with my diagnosis is very tough. I'm looking to speak to people of a similar age who have gout or…
Hi! I'm 26 and found out 2 years ago that the pain/lack of mobility in my right hip was due to OA because of damaged bone. I'm a very active person, climbing mountains, going to the gym and doing different sports with my friends is my entire life, so I'm not coping with the fact that I'm continually losing the ability to…
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