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Versus Arthritis Online Self-management course starts 26th Feb
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2024 Versus Arthritis March Knitting Challenge
This March, take on a different challenge! Set aside time each day to knit or crochet—whether you’re a pro or just starting out—and track your efforts with a free progress tracker. It’s a great way to de-stress, develop a new skill, and help create a future free from arthritis. Plus, when you raise £40 or more on your…
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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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Painful lower back and knees.
I’ve found that visiting a chiropractor for soft tissue and deep tissue massage very beneficial. This ensures that joints are mobile and adjusted to maintain alignment and inflammation of ligaments and tendons eased out. At £50 a visit the cost is proving prohibitive. Is this sort of beneficial treatment available under…
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Can’t lift weights??
Hi, I was recently diagnosed with RA. I’ve always been active and liked to run and workout at home. Due to wrist and thumb pain I’m struggling to know how to continue. The articles I read talk about maintaining fitness, is this still possible at my current level? How can I lift weights or do I have to stop?
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Having RA and palindromic rheumatism at the same time
Hi, I was diagnosed with RA 2.5 years ago and I've been on a few different DMARDs since. Last summer I developed sudden flare ups that would migrate from one area to another causing inflammation, stiffness, pain and often severe reduction of movement. The flare ups would last a few days and then disappear - just to appear…
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Experiences of living with a diagnosis of arthritis
Hi, I am a third year psychology student at the University of Liverpool. As part of my degree I am completing a research project on the lived experiences of people who have a diagnosis of any form of arthritis. For my project I am looking for people who are in the UK, speak fluent English, are aged over 18, and willing to…
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Hi Folks
Hello Everyone , this is my first post. My name is Jim and ive had very sore knees for a couple of years now, first i was told i had damaged a tendon in my knee , then i was told it was gout , eventually i was sent for an xray of my left knee , the results showed serious joint degradation . I was then given an appointment…
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Arthosamid Injections for Knee Osteoarthritis
Has anyone tried and can share there experience of Arthrosamid injections? { link removed by Moderator}
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Early Retirement!
Hi I’m new here, but I’ve been living with Sero-positive RA since I was 36, I will soon be 59, I have always tried to work & I’ve paid my stamp & taxes, I still currently work & pay my stamp, although I have paid enough, I’ve had to reduce my working hours considerably due to my lifetime condition & be really mindful at…
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Dental treatment near to THR surgery date.
Hi, I'd be grateful if anyone has information or opinion on this - my TLR date is provisionally February, one year after assessment, waiting for exact date. At dental check up xray last week was advised of cavity under tooth, which could become infected. Dentist is unable to tell if cavity is infected from an xray and I…
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Lack of family support / interest
Hello. I am new here after starting treatment for RA last November. The tablets (sulfasalazine) were making me unwell though so I was taken off them about 2.5 weeks ago. Currently trying to manage without resorting to a steroid injection while wait to meet with the rhem. team and start on a new medication (they have…
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Coping with Facet joint arthrosis
Hello All I have recently been diagnosed with facet joints arthrosis with small Cyst and along with other conditions and I am at a stage where I feel so depressed and anxious since this and my GP hasn’t been helpful and it’s left me feeling helpless and hopeless at this stage and I have chosen to come on here and see if…
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THR for right hip now really close (Feb. 11th)
Hi everyone, It’s been 9 years next month since my TKR which you lovely people helped me through. Sometimes throughout the day and night as I panicked about pain relief, exercises, etc. Well it’s now 5 days until my first THR. I’m sure I’m going to panic again. I’ve tried hard this time to control as much as I can about…
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Methotrexate help
Hi Everyone, I am 37 and I have psoriatic arthritis. Only diagnosed November 2024 after 4 years of pain. I started methotrexate two days ago. First medication I tried I was allergic to it. I have had nausea all weekend, and pains in my abdomen. I’m only on 7.5mg this week. I’m just worried going up to 10mg next Friday. The…
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Arthritis of the knee
Hi Guys any helpful tips to reduce inflammation of knee, tried and tested methods would be welcome, I am using ice packs for the last two days, nevertheless my knee is still stiff. Many thanks.
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Methotrexate Vs Control via diet.
Hello, I’m new here! I was diagnosed with RA in October this year and, have been taking methotrexate since October, which makes me so poorly and nauseous, I am thinking of ditching the meds and dealing with this through diet. Has anyone else gone down this route? Thanks, Jo
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Does anyone have problems Folic Acid
My mum takes folic acid with her RA pills & has stomach ache after taking it. Takes it in the evening on a full load.
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New and arthritis in my hip
I am a young 56 and was advised by my local MSK team that my arthritis in my hip was severe in April and they were going to refer me the the orthopaedic consultant to discuss surgery. I received a letter in May to advise me I had 38 weeks to wait before I could see a surgeon. I’m in so much pain and wish I could afford to…
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New here, hello - bilateral surgery
Hi I have been diagnosed for severe degenerative OA and my NHS consultant has suggested a bilateral hip replacement. Both hips replaced at once. I have found very little information on this online, so would appreciated some real life experiences if anyone wants to share! Henri x
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hits and tips on meds
i am going to start on biologics on friday and i am felling frighted about them has any one out their been on these types of meds and how did they work out for you
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Sulfasalazine is anyone else taking this ?
I have recently been prescribed Sulfasalazine and have been on it for 6 weeks now, I’ve been told it can take a few months to work! I was wondering what experience others taking this have had and if it worked. Currently I’m still having chronic pain in my hands and feet particularly my right foot which has become very…
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Osteoarthritis…. Any advice
I’ve recently been told I have osteoarthritis in my left big toe and in my hands. I have been told I have degenerative conditions in my right knee and to be so much more careful with my activity. many advice would be greatly appreciated. Any information regarding supplements etc … anything that may help. Thank you.
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Osteoarthritis in both hips and lower lumbar
Hi Everyone, I'm a newbie 👋 just been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in both hips and lower lumbar. Been in a lot of pain in this area for a while. Can't take anti inflammatory tablets. Using anti inflammatory gel and co codomal with heat pad. Doesn't help much. What should I be asking my GP for to help. So sore and feeling…
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Crutches for osteoarthritis in my spine ?
Hello, I'm new here and I'm hoping to find some advice about using crutches or other mobility aids. I've been having problems with my back now for 19 years but the last 7 years have been the worst and I was finally given an xray and a diagnosis 2 years ago. I have really struggled to get doctors to listen to me. In the…
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Spondylosis
Morning everyone how are you all feeling this morning, I've just been diagnosed with advanced cervical spondylosis and in my spine too, I find mornings are most difficult for me , I feel for u all ... I work as a community carer and although I have cut my hours down ,I am still struggling with neck pain and stiffness plus…
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Newbie living with Ankylosing Spondylitis.
Hi, Wanted to drop a message to introduce myself and connect out with the community. I was given a formal diagnosis of AS 15years ago following several years of back and forth with Dr's, and taking strong opioid painkillers and NSAIDS. Eventually, after 2years walking with crutches, I tested positive for HLAB-27 and other…