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PsA and fibre
Hi all, I was diagnosed with PsA at around 16/17, I’m now 34 and am currently in the process of getting a diagnosis of fibromyalgia. I’ve had a blood test to rule out lupus, just waiting on the results for that but going off symptoms I think it’s more likely to be fibro. I'm used to the swelling and pain of PsA but I’m…
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Hey, I really need some help or advice from anyone who might know more about this.
My daughter has this condition where her heartbeat suddenly becomes irregular. It's not all the time, but when it happens, it’s really scary. What’s strange is, our Labrador always seems to know before we do. He’ll just get up, go to her, and wrap himself around her like he’s trying to calm her down. And honestly, it…
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New to rheumatoid arthritis
Hi I'm 54 and have recently been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. The future feels really scary to me at the moment. I'm not on any long term meds yet but will soon be taking hydroxychloraquine. I just wonder what type of life can I expect. Will I lead a relatively normal life with this disease. I feel really anxious…
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Diagnosis yesterday for OA, i feel so numb
Hi everyone, i am so glad to have found a space to 'talk'….i'm not sure what else to do right now. Sorry but this will be a bit long. I have had wrist pain for a few months and eventually went to the doctor, had bloods for RA and xrays. Told by Dr yesterday that i have moderate to severe OA in my left wrist. I was in an…
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New diagnosis, feeling lost
Hello! I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis a few weeks ago and I thought I was coping with it but the last couple of days I'm feeling quite overwhelmed with it all. I've just started on methotrexate and I'm hoping to get some relief from it but I know that could be a while away. I'm 31 and work in the performing arts…
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Hello
Hi everyone, I'm 55 and after increasing back pain over the last year, I've recently been diagnosed with cervical spondylosis/osteoarthritis. Just trying to learn how to manage and cope with it as it's become increasingly debilitating. Sometimes standing or walking for just ten or fifteen minutes can cause incredible pain.…
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Hello - newly diagnosed inflammatory arthritis - looking for advice - what you wish you had done?
Hi All, I'm Emma, I am 50 years old and I am having a battle of a lifetime….or so it feels! So I contracted the dreaded Covid in late January this year, which turned into what Drs thought was tendonitis in my wrists and then further complicated it all by getting Shingles and then PHN. It's pretty much been a roller coaster…
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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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RA...does your Body fight the steroids
Newly diagnosed with RA was given steroids to help bring inflammation down but the day after i started steroids and since my stiffness and pain got worse, felt i was running a temp and felt like id been run over by a truck…since starting them nothing has improved and feels very much like my body is fighting them. Anyone…
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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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Mid Foot Arthritis Diagnosis
any tips besides steroid shots and surgery for mid-feet arthritis diagnosis? Have bad OA throughout body - tips for pain reduction so appreciated
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Just diagnosed with hip arthritis
I trust this platform will be beneficial for me as I've recently received a diagnosis of hip arthritis, and I'm still grappling with the shock of understanding its implications. Despite leading a healthy lifestyle, including regular exercise and proper nutrition, at the age of 54, this condition has taken me by surprise.…
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Joint pain - not getting far with GP
After going back and to for several years, I've recently been diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the knee following x-ray and blood test referral from the GP "just a wear and tear disease" was how the GP described it to me which I'm not too happy about having read more information on this website. I've been waiting for a…
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Could I have polymyalgia rheumatica? Help with diagnosis pathway
Hi everyone, I am a newbie here so saying hello :). Also looking for some advice… If you have a PMR diagnosis, how was this process? I have had OA for many years in several joints and generally manage it OK. At Christmas I developed symptoms which are 'textbook' PMR. I saw my GP in January who has ruled out RA or PMR on…
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Hello Everyone, newbie here
Hello Everyone I've recently been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. After two long years of tests and scans, my rheumatologist put me on a course of steroids for 3 weeks and I had 3 weeks of bliss! Between that and my history, he decided that I had PsA. I've just had more blood work and am having a fibro scan next week…
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Psoriatic Arthritis - Newly Diagnosed. Fatigue how much is normal.
Hi 👋 I was diagnosed a couple of months ago and put on meloxicam. It’s helping with the pain but I am so wiped out all the time. my question is can I expect to be fatigue free again or is it just something I have to live with? Thanks
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Running
Morning all. ive had a scan through one or two running threads to get a feel of things. I was only recently diagnosed with arthritis on the outside of my left knee. Its a shock, Im 67, Ive been running well with a 5k pb of 28 mins in Nov, I hill walk a lot tooand even rock climbed Ben Nevis recently Im waiting for my first…
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30yr old recently diagnosed with RA
Hi all, I’m Katie and was diagnosed with RA about 9 months ago it has recently got quite aggressive and they are going to start me on biologics. as well as going back on steroids. it has been quite draining and at times struggling with my mood, which is normally when I feel like I can’t do much for myself. has anyone…
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Help and advice with diagnosis and medication
Hi, I'm new here and wondered if I could ask for some advice and support. I am 34 years old and was diagnosed with Psoriatic arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis around 5 months ago and started on the biologic drug Cimzia 5 weeks ago. Although I have been advised to give it up to 6 months to really have an effect, I…
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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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Back to work- quietly terrified!
So its time to leave my Christmas bubble and attempt to get back to work and my new reality. I am newly diagnosed with Arthritis, although that has been fairly casually done and I have yet to be given a type. It started in November with very painful left knee, then after trying to push through ( dr said wouldn’t make it…
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Avoiding a flare up
Hi, I am still waiting for my xrays to come back for formal diagnosis but seem to have arthritis in left knee. I am also now wondering about the awful foot pain I had all summer? I am 55 and have a very active job in a school. I have had a really rough couple of weeks, awful pain and fatigue, I seem to have come through…
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New here recently diagnosed with hip arthritis
Feeling emotional. I'm 48 and suffer from fibromyaglia and pain from scar tissue from my hysterectomy. Pain been worse lately and been walking with a, shuffle so got an xray Found out I've hip arthritis even past few weeks seems to be getting worse. Should I try a, walking stick? I've found myself off balance so times and…
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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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Swimming gloves for Aqua Classes
hi, just discovered this community! I am recently diagnosed with arthritis in my thumbs. I love my Aqua classes but am finding that the foam weights we use are very hard on my hands. The instructor mentioned to try swim gloves instead. The pool is heated. Any comments before I buy?? I also spend lots of time in cold hockey…