Hello

Laurence

Just wanting to touch base. I have recently been diagnosed with Rheumatoid arthritis after 2 months of pain hell. As i was getting nowhere fast I decided to go private for a consultation with a rheumatologist. He was wonderful and referred within 2 weeks he had me referred to a specialist department. I was given an injection of steroid and an on-going treatment of pills, and withing 24hours I had my life back. After 4 weeks I am still suffering side effect from the pills, but they are a small price to pay to be able to regain use of my body. Wating now for the 1-month treatment check-up. 😊 :)

chrisb

Hi @Laurence  

Welcome to the versus arthritis forum. 

I see that you have been recently diagnosed with RA. You have had a steroid injection and some other medication which have really helped address the pain you were experiencing. 

It’s good to hear that the medication has worked and I hope this continues to be the case. 

In case you haven’t visited our website, you may find these links of interest:

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/rheumatoid-arthritis/

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/treatments/drugs/steroid-injections/

 

I hope that you find joining the forum beneficial. 

Best Wishes

ChrisB (Moderator)