Newly diagnosed RA/Sjogrens and long term osteoarthritis

Diddles

Hi. I've had OA for many years but have recently been diagnosed with RA/Sjogrens which has been a bit of a shock. I'm no longer very mobile as my hips and back are affected and my life has changed quite suddenly. How do you all cope? I'm finding methotrexate tabs are making me nauseous now and I feel exhausted so much of the time. Feeling depressed and sorry for myself ☹️

PeterJ

Hello @Diddles and welcome to the community. We are a friendly and supportive group and I hope that you will find that as well.

I understand that you have been recently diagnosed with RA/Sjogrens. I understand you are also wondering how others cope. I am sure that others will connect with you to share their support and experiences as well. In the meantime please have a look at our website which contains a lot of useful information which may help you. As a start I've put a couple of relevant links in below to show the kind of information we have.

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/sjoegrens-syndrome/

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/managing-symptoms/emotional-wellbeing/

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/your-experiences/hints-and-tips/

Please do keep posting and let us know how you are getting on and join in on our discussions.

With very best wishes

Peter