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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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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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Say hello didn't work
Sorry first post and instruction to say hello hit with a problem. Lol. So hope this is adequate to join. I have osteoarthritis in my right hip, pain isn't high, and nearly had steroid injection, but stopped that dues the the you can only have 4 in a lifetime rule. Awaiting next steps and hence joined to get ideas Colin
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Steroid injection pain
HI, I joined yesterday after looking online for some advice after a steroid injection in my knees earlier in the week- this site was also recommended in the patient information leaflet I was given. I'm now on day 6 since the injection and so far it's felt good - there was no pain initially and much less discomfort…
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Psoriatic arthritis
Hi All . I was diagnosed with psoriasis at 19 mainly affecting my feet which lead to psoriatic arthritis at 23 just before the pandemic affecting 16 joints between the pair of my feet witch caused me significant pain walking was almost unbearable, I didn't have any support so I continued to work. I already had already a…
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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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Prednisolone
Morning I started on 20ml of prednisolone yesterday reducing to 5 in four weeks, due to pain and stiffness in my knees and hands. I was wondering, and I know we're all different, how long it takes to "kick in" please
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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,…
