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PsA Newbie!
Hi guys, I have recently been diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis at age 31. As pleased as I am to have an explanation for why I can’t get down the stairs in the morning, I’m struggling to see a day when things will be better ☹️ and that’s what every day is right now, a struggle. I have a young child, a full time job and a…
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Steroid injection.
Hello, I’m new here. I’ve recently been diagnosed with bilateral basal thumb arthritis which is causing a lot of pain. I also have arthritis in my feet and knees which was only diagnosed at the end of 2023. I have an appointment booked next week to have steroid injections in both my hands. I was wondering what to expect…
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Recent diagnosis of OA
Hi everyone. I am posting here because I found out this afternoon that recent pelvis xray results came back, and they have shown that I have osteoarthritis in both hips, tailbone and lower spine. I am female and only 30 years old but do have a family history of OA with early onset. Results show there is overgrowth at the…
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Feeling Ashamed?
Hi there, I found out I have osteoarthritis a year ago and have been dealing with chronic pain since then, I do think my weight along with genetics (my dad has had two knee replacements in his 50s) has added to it. I have to use a walking stick and, am always in some degree of pain. - some days are better than others. I…
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My first post!
Hey guys, This is my first post so hopefully I’m doing this right😅 I’m Michael and I’m 31 and in the past few months my life has been turned upside down basically! When I was younger I played football all day every day and there was one time I scratched my knee playing on astro and didn’t think anything of it. This turned…
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Child Proof "Pill Bottle Lids"
Did you know you can remove those? (Careful around children though, do it at your own risk) Not sure if these are the same in the UK but in Canada you can do this. I made a video of it
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Patient education session (biologics)
Hello everyone, this in my first post here. I have a patient education session tomorrow because I'm due to start on adalimumab for PsA. I've got a list of questions, but are there any obvious ones I may be missing?
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Non Specific Arthralgia
Hello, I recently visited my gp to ask for help in discussing my pain with work and he said the Rheumatology report notes I have non specific arthralgia, could anyone help with what this means please? At a previous appointment with Orthopedics I was advised I have wear and tear (i think this means osteoarthritis?) in my…
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Supporting a friend through Arthitis.
Hello everyone, A close friend of mine is waiting on a diagnosis.It is mostly confirmed to be Inflammatory Arthritis. Confusion reigns because she is in her late teens. She finds it hard to do a lot of things like writing, lifting and sometimes even texting because of how hard her wrists make it for her. It's also…
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Can I request my MRI report?
So been referred for some scans and tests to try to get to the bottom of long standing (5 years) si joint pain. I've had an x-ray in Jan and was given a brief synopsis of my results within a week. Then had a long wait for my MRI which was about ten days ago. My referrer (msk triage service) texted me today to say they have…
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Recently diagnosed with GCA
Hello, I am hoping for an inspirational story from someone suffering with GCA. Fortunately, it was caught before visual loss as my GP spotted the signs so I know I've been very lucky. I have been on steroids one week and started other meds. However, although some of the aches and pains have gone, I'm feeling so fatigued -…
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6 weeks into methotrexate... when do things get better?
Hi everyone, I'm on my sixth week of taking methotrexate for psoriatic arthritis (newly diagnosed) and I'm yet to see any improvement in levels of pain/stiffness and my inflammation levels in the blood tests are still high.😩 How long did it take for anyone else to see any improvement? Did you take painkillers whilst you…
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Mid foot Arthritis
Hi I am new to this groupand have diagnosed with mid foot arthritis ( in both feet)last year, option I have been given is surgery which I would prefer not to go down yet, I just wondered if anyone has and advice, tips on how to manage the pain?. Thanks Jo
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Friends in NI?
Hi there, Just a post to see if there are any Northern Ireland based people on here! I'm based towards Larne. 31 but with the personality and hobbies of an 87 year old woman 🤣 love plants, dogs and reading. Wanting to go back to the gym but terrified of busting myself more lol. Currently awaiting a formal diagnosis, but…
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Saying Hi!
Hi there, First time poster! I'm currently awaiting a formal diagnosis but the consultant has confirmed I have inflammatory arthritis of some type. I'm currently 31, I injured my left knee 7 years ago simply by crouching down. I tore cartilage, worked with an orthopaedic consultant on and off until my right knee became…
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Osteoarthritis in both feet
Hi, I’m a new member, in my 50’s, and I’ve just been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in both feet… I have an appointment with the doctor in two weeks to “discuss options” but the news has already affected my mental health. I am usually a keen walker - I used to walk 20 or 30 miles a week, but this has reduced to maybe 5…
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Newly diagnosed early onset degenerative osteoarthritis in both hips.
Hi everyone, I'm devasted to be here. I'm sorry for the long post but I'm just lost. 2 years ago, I thought I pulled a muscle in my groin / leg. It took a long time to heal and I didn't go to the doctors. Fast forward to March 2021 and I had the covid vaccine. About 10 days later, I got the same pain in my groin, but…
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Managing emotions/thoughts whilst waiting for test results
So am a fit and active person, youngish (early 40s) who has been living with fairly high levels of chronic pain for 5 years. As far as I knew it was non specific unexplained pain. (I've watched Lorimer Mosely so well aware pain without damage is totally possible) So I have just been been following all the general guidance…
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Had RA for 18 months now diagnosed with OA in hips and knees
I don’t really know where to start as my RA is now largely under control with methotrexate injections, but each time my hands and wrists stop hurting I would have pain in my knees and hips. Recent X-rays have shown OA. I’m finding it hard to exercise as even walking the dog makes my hips hurt. Anyone out there dealing with…
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Ask the expert: newly diagnosed with arthritis?
Feeling overwhelmed when newly diagnosed with arthritis or an MSK condition? We spoke to GP, Dr Natasha Usher about the questions she’s frequently asked by patients who’ve been recently diagnosed.
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New member recently diagnosed with osteoarthritis
Hi everyone So I was diagnosed with coeliac disease just after my 60th birthday last year. I’ve just turned 61 and have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my lower back, hips and knee - left side more affected than the right. Just a few months ago - September - I was on a walking holiday in Scotland, climbing to see the…
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Not everything is arthritis is it?
Had a recent diagnosis following pain in both knees and falls that have obviously impacted. Now I have pain in the top of my foot and my shoulder. I’m sure that some of us is exercise, put on weight, weather, old age but everyone instantly responds with ‘oh that will be your arthritis’. Don’t need a response, just sharing…
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Lymph nodes swell up
Hi I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis about 6 months a go I am yet to start methotrexate I have active disease in my knees and wrists, I got a viral infection about 2 months ago and my lyphm nodes in my neck on one side and under my jaw swelled up they haven't gone down and I'm worried that other lymph nodes have…
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When was your diagnosis - How did you feel?
When were you first diagnosed with arthritis or a musculoskeletal condition? Join in our first ever poll with the Online Community to tell us how long it has been since your first diagnosis. Add how you felt on learning about your diagnosis in the Comments.
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New Diagnosis - Welcome to new members in March 2022
Welcome Everyone! 😀 You don’t need to face arthritis alone. You have come to the right place. As a result of the Versus Arthritis campaign to reach out to people with a new diagnosis of arthritis, quite a lot of new members are signing up to the Online Community every day. Members are great in offering support and advice -…
