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Help us to improve our services and have a chance to win £50
Versus Arthritis have partnered with London Metropolitan University to evaluate some of our services. We are inviting those who have an arthritic condition, and are aged over 18 years old to complete this questionnaire for a chance to win one of fifty £50 vouchers. This closes end of January Thank you
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Coffee Lounge - Have a chat, have fun and form friendships with other community members
Introducing the Coffee Lounge for general chat.
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Food and Diet
What foods are best avoided to stop you getting as much arthritic pain
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osteoarthritis - fatigue
Hi, I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis affecting my hands and feet a few years ago and have been getting on OK, all be it with the help of painkillers, walking stick and compression gloves. Over the last couple of weeks though I've experienced a flare up of pain that has been affecting my joints, sleep and ability to type…
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Val's Cafe
Dear Mods When we get our new cafe can it be called Val's Cafe please. She hit on a great idea doing this and we are so glad she did. It gives us a place to go to meet up and natter about anything. It is also a popular place. So can it be called Val's Cafe please Mods. Trish xxxx
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Hello, need help
Hi! I’ve had a two full weeks with this & I don’t know what to do. My anxiety is thru the roof & Im so scared. My body feel like a horror movie. I just needed to be somewhere to find others who feel the same. I’m so overwhelmed.
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Methotrexate side effect?
I’ve been on methotrexate for a year roughly, since being on it, I’ve had blurred vision and the feeling of extreme fatigue, I only get to see a rheumatology nurse, they say it’s not connected, any input appreciated
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Hi I am new here, got Seronegative RA and Sjogren's Disease
Hello, I am a new member I was diagnosed with Sero positive RA and Sjogrens Disease in February 2023. I am on my 3rd Dmard, failed 2. If Leflumode fails they are talking Biolgics. At the moment I’m in pain everywhere. My eyes and mouth are so dry I do use eye gels and xylimelts but seem to be getting worse. This is my…
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Running
Hi I have recently been diagnosed with arthritis on my hips, lower back and big toe. I have bulging disc on my lower back also. I have been a keen runner, I served in the Army. I am now struggling to walk and feeling horrible. We recently bought a dog, she has helped me greatly. I would love to go back running again. I go…
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Hi I'm new to this
I have osteoarthritis in most joints suffering terrible pain keep as active as possible been diagnosed with it in knees hips and ankles but struggling to get any help as when you chat to gp they will only deal with one thing at a time is there any advice from anybody
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Recently diagnosed with inflammatory arthritis
hi everybody, I am new to this forum & was recently diagnosed with seronegative inflammatory arthritis. I am waiting for the results of a recent MRI to rule out (or in!) ankylosing spondylitis. I am 47 and have been living with frequent but sporadic pain in both ankles for the best part of 3 years before diagnosis. I am…
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Is it worth claiming PIP
Hi Everyone, I've started a claim for PIP but with all the horror stories coming out about it I'm starting to wonder if it's worth it. For context in January I was diagnosed with Inflammatory Arthritis, and haven't been able to leave the house much since November when the issues started. I already have a myriad of stomach…
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Hip replacement surgery
I've been diagnosed with hip osteoarthritis since i was fifteen years and am currently 27 years old. It has affected my lifestyle. My family can't afford the surgery and am left with just living with the pain and embarrassed moments I hope to get friends here who share like or similar condition
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Knee Arhritis and Pseudogout
Hello, I'm new to this forum. Currently waiting for a referral to a Rheumatologist to confirm the above. Pain is manageable during the day but have suffered with night pain for the last three months which causes broken sleep. Currently trying acupuncture and considering buying a tens machine. Would be grateful for any tips…
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Hip replacement equipment needed at home please.
Good morning, I am new here and Happy New Year! I am a Brit and live for work in The Netherlands. I have been told I have to have a full Right hip replacement. Thankfully my surgeon and all the staff speak amazing English! My question here today, is I have been given a list of equipment I need to rent for my house for…
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Arthrosamid
Hi guys I had Arthrosamid injected into me right knee last Tuesday and am interested to hear peoples experiences week 2 and 3 of what to expect? I have AO and bone on bone on the outside of knee plus a bulging meniscus and arthritic bone spur. Use to be majorly active, netball couple times a week, 8 classes at the gym and…
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Support from friends and family
Hi all, I've got Ankylosing Spondiloarthritis. It's been diagnosed a year ago. I'm on medication and doing exercises. Feeling better but the pain & fatigue are there and It took me a while to realise that I need to adapt to it and live with this pain. As you all probably know, it's been difficult to accept it and I've had…
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Hi!
Hi, I have joined because I have severe arthritis - everywhere, plus MS. I need a hip replacement but so far they haven't wanted to do it, not because it isn't obvious it's needed (my right leg is now over 1 inch shorter than my left and the pain is terrible,) but they seem reluctant to operate because of the MS and…
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Help ward off Arthritis Ideas
hello. I have severe OA in my left hip. I’m 45.. These threads really help but what’s I’m seeing is loads of posts with other people really suffering with Arthritis everywhere. I’ve never realised how bad this disease is. Is there anything people can do to ward it off? Is there a common type of person who gets Arthritis?…
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Appointments to see rheumatology.
Hi there, I got diagnosed with RA early 2021 and was put on Hydroxychloraquine which seems to be doing a good job. I have had various little issues throughout that time, several trigger fingers/thumb and sometimes my wrists ache a little at the end of the day but nothing too major. I was wondering though how often…
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THR my new life as a bionic person
Hi, Finally, it's my turn. I've found that reading the experiences of others have helped me more than anything. I was tired of Social Media overachievers and private clinics trying to get customers. I've found here the experience from real people with their fears, pains, struggles and lack of sleeping. That's why I'm…
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RA and methotrexate
Hi there, am new to this and reluctantly about to start methotrexate at 2.5mg. I’m seeking reassurance that the dosage on the box is correct - 6 tablets taken at once every week? Seems a lot! I know I should have asked at the clinic but have been a bit in denial. Thank you for any reply.
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Update
I haven’t posted in quite some time, I had no real news. The last time I posted was not long after I had the injection into my knee in September and I could feel no difference, I still feel it didn’t work for me and the consultant did warn that it doesn’t work for everyone, However - the consultant told me to take…
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Top Accessories After Hip Replacement - things I wish I’d known
Below is a bunch of things I’m finding incredibly useful following this month’s hip resurfacing op. Hopefully, this will help save someone a little time and give some piece of mind, knowing you’re home is ready for the big day. If you’d like to read more about my practical and emotional journey from diagnosis to actual op,…
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Knuckle replacement
Hi all am new to this forum. Can anyone give me advice on knuckle replacement. I am having to have all my right hand knuckles replaced. Any experience inthis please. Thanks
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Arthritis in my ankle
I got arthritis in my ankle, it flares up making it impossible to walk. I need to go into the office at least three days a week. Work are ok at the moment about me not meeting this but I feel they will take disciplinary action soon. I am currently seeing an orthopedic and he wants to monitor it. He says if it keeps…
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Pain in my hands
I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my hands around two years ago I had my face cortisone injection in the base of my thumb about 12 months ago which worked really well , the pain in my right hand became pretty bad again and I had a further injection on the 11th of December since the injection. I have been in agony with…