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…
Hi, I am fairly new here; I was diagnosed with arthritis back in late October and had been taking hydroxychloroquine, but this week, I had blood tests run to check on a different condition, and my platelets have dropped really low, so I have been taken off it. Has anyone else experienced this as i can't find much…
I had an initial OA diagnosis in January but return when it seemed to be progressing especially quickly. As a music teacher having this in my wrists and fingers is obviously an extra hassle. Anyway, I had blood tests last month and only one inflammatory marker was very slightly high but I then got asked to make another…
Hi everyone, I'm brand new here and out of sheer desperation, looking for some advice or guidance. I'll try to be as brief as possible but my journey has been going on for over 12 years, so I'll try to be concise. In February 2012, after a nasty 'flu infection that left me with a lung infection (MRSA), I develped a very…
I think I have PsA. Currently seeing rheumatologist privately (via Benenden for some of the costs). He asked for blood tests in addition to those done by GP. Also have had ultrasound on both hands and one foot. Next week I am booked for full body isotope bone scan. Most people seemed to have MRI scans and I wonder if…
Hi After my first brush with Arthritis (Which has somewhat diminished in pain) I, like many rushed out and found foods that are good for my Arthritis and those that are not. I shan't put them in here as I'm still working on that bit. I also bought several books from Amazon. But one product I really like in summer is…
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