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Benepali injection & being taken seriously
Hi all I have been diagnosed with Rheumatoid arthritis since 9 months old. My recent diagnosis is psoriatic arthritis. I have been on Humira / Adalimumab for around 7 years but had constant flare ups in my ankles knees and elbows leading to endless amounts of steroid injections. I have now been on Benepali for around 5…
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Steroid shot wearing off after week?
I had my first ever steroid shot last Tuesday in my knee, the first few days I felt so much better. I could straighten my leg and even went out around shops on foot for a couple hours. (I was using a wheelchair for anything over 5 mins before the shot). After a week I’ve started feeling swollen and sore in spots again…
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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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Arthritis based TMD
Hello, I am 39 and am looking to connect with other people who have arthritis in their jaw. I have had arthrocentesis, steroid injections and wear a splint but I have found no releif. I feel very alone and am desperate to meet other people with arthritis specifically in their jaw to get advice or just hear how you are…
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Steroid injection
Hello, This is my first post so I hope I do it right - and I hope everyone is doing ok out there. I am wondering if anyone has any thoughts on this… I have been having increasing pain in my hips over the last several years and finally went for xrays which revealed that there is almost no cartilage at all - on either of my…
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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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Meds not working
Sorry, long post. I've had rheumatoid for over 30 years had ups and downs but then found methoxide alongside retuximab infusions every six months or so. Anyway long story short became intolerant to methotrexate and have now been on sulphersalerzine for nearly a year, hadn't had infusion for a year and low and behold had a…
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First Steroid Injection
I'm recently diagnosed with OA, and getting a corticosteroid injection in my right hip tomorrow. I'm extremely nervous. My doctor thinks it will help with pain (I don't want to increase my pain meds). I've grown up with chronic disorders so I don't like medical interventions and prescriptions as much as homeopathic aids,…
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Prolotherapy
Has anyone tried prolotherapy injections? Do they work? A quick Google search brought up lots of promising studies on prolotherapy effectiveness for treating osteoarthritis pain - better efficacy than both exercise and cortisone injections.
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Arthritis
Hi doe's anybody know if its OK to have a steroid injection in my knees if you are on blood thinners also is it 3months apart before you can have the next knee done. Thanks Brian
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First appointment for steroid injection
Hi everyone. I've just got my appointment for a steroid injection in my hip it's the 30th September. I have to self isolate for 3 days beforehand I'm just really nervous because don't know what to expect any info would be appreciated thanks all 😁
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Steroid injection and depression
Hello everyone, I am thinking of getting a steroid injection for the OA in my knee. I have read that this might cause issues for people who’ve had depression. Has anyone got any advice/experience of this? Thanks very much
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NSAID and Covid.
So on Saturday I got the dreaded positive test result from the lab (despite having both jabs). And I also had a steroid joint injection 3 days before my positive result so hope that doesn’t complicate things. Now on day 3 of Covid and so far it is just like a head cold with sore head, stuffy nose, sneezing. Hopefully it…
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Story so far
Hi so I first posted back in April when I was not long diagnosed since then I have struggled immensely I did have my first appointment with the RA doctor and was put on sulfasalazine, in the mean time I was given a steroid injection on Tuesday 25th and I was really excited as the doctor explained that it would give me some…
