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Newbie here
Hi all am new here and would like to say hello đź‘‹
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Flare-up symptoms
Hi there, I was diagnosed back in October and I’m still trying to understand all the ins and outs of my condition, seronegative PsA and psoriatic spondylitis. especially flareups I’m unsure what they look like or should look like. I understand they are different for everybody. I’m in the middle of a flareup now and was…
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Val's Cafe
Val's Café is open. Drop in for a virtual cuppa, bun and chat. All welcome.
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New Member saying hello.
morning everyone. I am a new member who as just started suffering with knee pain and waiting for knee injections next month.
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Hip replacement, living alone and with responsibility for pet.
I’m going in for my hip replacement in two weeks’ time and thought it might be helpful to share some of the preparation I’ve had to do, especially as I live alone in a house with stairs and own a cat, whose needs also have to be catered for. I’ve found the discussions on this forum really helpful for preparing, but…
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Arthosamid Injections for Knee Osteoarthritis
Has anyone tried and can share there experience of Arthrosamid injections? { link removed by Moderator}
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Need to vent a bit,
Hi All, Apologies in advance as this is a bit of a vent/moan, I'm pretty frustrated and down atm. I've been diagnosed with osteoarthritis for several years now, and for the most part have managed to carry on with minimal problems. However since the start of this year I've been having recurring flare ups; my hands and feet…
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Just to say Hello Everyone
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Methotrexate side effect
hi iv been on methotrexate now for nearly 2 months 15mg a week and I am suffering with absaloutley awful sweating anybody else get this
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Diagnosed at 18 as a Personal Trainer
Hi, my name is Jack and I am a full time personal trainer, I have struggled with inflammation and joint issues since 16 now and have always hoped for the best. For example “Oh it is tendinitis it will go away” it was only til the last few weeks that I realised it was permanent, it was arthritis and I have to live with…
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Pain relief
Hi new to this Had knee problems for years and I’m told they will both need replacing , but will not consider till I reach 60 , I’m an expert in hobbling around including work , always careful about walking around as if I slip over years both have dislocated , just lately the pain at times is 8 out of ten My job involves…
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Being young with arthritis
Hi, I was recently diagnosed at age 17 after struggling with issues for as long as I can remember. Despite that, the diagnosis hit me like a truck realising that this is what my life is now. I joined this community in hopes there was other people my age who feel like they don't get a future just like I do. It would be…
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Connie Francis
Anyone of a certain age will remember Connie Francis, she has died today at the age of 87.
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Keeping moving
This is a constant puzzle : 'keep moving, don't stand or sit for too long'. I'm sure many of you have that lovely feeling of sitting down when you really need to...the relief….then 20 mins later you need to get up otherwise it can be extremely painful. It's like being a human yoyo. Especially when moving is also…
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Question re: getting succinct information for work adjustments
Hi, new here, hope I've posted in the right place. I've just been given a diagnosis from an MRI of facet joint arthritis and wasting of paraspinal muscles (the second due to long covid). I work part time and already have some adjustments in place after 3 episodes of acute back pain, but this needs to be formalised now I…
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Arthrosamid injection for knee osteoarthritis. Any comments or advice?
Knee medial osteoarthritis
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New diagnosis
hi I have been diagnosed today with spinal osteoarthritis, I also have spinal stenosis, diabetes type 2, depression and anxiety. I have had back pain since a trampoline accident at 13. How do you guys live with this, I am struggling. I am on 1200mg of gabapentin but am still in pain.
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Hi everyone I am new here and need to speak to people living with arthritis
Hi All, I’m a newbie Sorry if I babble on but I am finding life/ pain unbearable. I am in my late 40s and have always been physically fit and I of a slim build. I have bilateral osteoarthritis in hips, knees, hands and wrists. My hips were diagnosed in 2022 and the rest of the other joints were diagnosed this year but I…
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Managing post op pain
seven days post total left hip replacement
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Reactive arthritis - does anyone have it?
Hello, My boyfriend has just been diagnosed with reactive arthritis. He is very young (20's) and otherwise healthy and is finding the experience very hard. His symptoms are very severe - so much so that he was in hospital for 12 days while they determined a diagnosis. He has gone from being very fit, muscular and active to…
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Has Anyone Tried the Carnivore Diet for Osteoarthritis Pain Relief?
I’m currently dealing with daily pain, especially in my hips, knees, legs, shoulder, and hands. I know my weight is a contributing factor, and I have quite a bit to lose. Unfortunately, due to the pain, I now live a very sedentary lifestyle, so exercise isn’t really an option right now.I’m hoping to find a way to kickstart…
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1 week until surgery and I'm feeling stressed and anxious- advice please!
Hi! I'm 55, and due to have a replacement of my left hip in a weeks' time. After having an outburst of anger at work this week which is not like me at all, I've realised that I'm not coping with the pre-op stress. I don't feel prepared, for example the house isn't as clean as I'd like!. I'm worried about the op being…
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Duloxetine
Hi everyone, Could I please ask if anyone takes DULOXETINE? I've got osteoarthritis and am really struggling. Due to a recent scare with my urine, I have come off all meds at present (trial and error), but I'm at my wits end with the pain. Because the pain management clinic have said I may have fibromyalgia as well, I've…
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Medication, Comorbidities and Infections
I've been on a 3 drug regime for psoriatic arthritis since July 2021 - sulfasalazine, methotrexate and adalimumab. I have also been on a 3 drug regime for atrial fibrillation and tachycardia since that time. In November 2024 I had a blockage to the left side heart artery and subsequently had a heart attack. I was initially…
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Golimumab (Simponi)
Hi Well after being on Adalimumab for a few months which was working wonders on my arthritis but unfortunately, I started having side effects including swollen ankles and feet. So my consultant has decided to move me to Golimumab Simponi monthly injections combined with methotrexate and Sulphasalazine, has any of the group…