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Shingles and Methotrexate
Hi Everyone, I've been on Methotrexate for just under a year (8 tablets once a week), plus daily steroids and have just been told I have shingles, which is very painful and unpleasant. They've given me antibiotics for this as it is super painful and I'm feeling very rough. Has anyone got any advice or experienced this…
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newly diagnosed crystal/phseudogout arthritis
hi, I had all the symptoms of RA, but with negative blood results, and my consultant diagnosed crystal/phseudogout, and prescribed a slow release steriod. It has been nearly a week, and the swelling has subsided, but the stiffness and pain remain .. if there anyone that has had this type of arthritis that can share with me?
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Has anyone on this forum seen the Bleeding Edge documentary?
Has anyone on this forum seen the Bleeding Edge? If so, what are your thoughts on the material presented? After seeing this video I put off my hip replacement surgery and at this point don't know which direction to take.
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Help/Advice
HI, I'm a 42 year old and could really use some advice. I have a significant family history of Ankylosing Spondylitis. I'm HLA-B27+ and started with symptoms 10 years ago. Back then I had an mri and blood tests which showed no inflammation and some negligible mild changes to the lumber and cervical spine. In 2017 I had…
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Hello
Hello everyone, just wanted to introduce myself. I have osteoarthritis in both knees and hands. November 24 I had a TKR as bone on bone after over 2 years of pain. It took a while to heal but doing well now, just a little tight and stiff sometimes. I need a partial on my left knee. Currently take amitriptyline and…
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Trying to live painfree
Basically I got osteoarthritis on both my ankles. The left one is ok at the moment but the right one is causing me issues. I got AIRCAST A60 Ankle Support Brace which works well for the left but I got one for the right and I don’t feel it gives it the support that the left one does. Anyone got any advice please? I just…
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Questions to ask rheumatologist
Hi I am 66 got diagnosed a few years ago. The rheum I have doesn’t listen to anything I say and talks over me, this is the second hospital and second rheum I don’t think I change hospitals again and no other hospitals where I live. I have an app on the Monday, please advice on how to deal with him he is very hard to listen…
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Knowledgeable People
Hi, First post, first time on site. After taking one injection of Adulimumab and experiencing a drug reaction to it it has been stopped. 5 weeks in I am starting Benapali, have not taken it yet. And I am feeling very anxious about it. I have Ankylosing Spondylitis. I have been absent from work for a few weeks due to the…
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Re : Osteoarthritis of the knee
Hi , can everyone give me some recommendations on how you manage osteoarthritis in your knees. I’m 23, and have recently been diagnosed , and at this moment in time I have lots of swelling and redness of my knees which is causing me so much pain. What tips do you have to manage the pain, and reduce swelling. Also , has…
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Weather affecting Rheumatoid Arthritis
Hi all, I've have RA for about 15 years so know my triggers pretty well. This time of year though I always get bad flares and it seems to be either when it's stormy, windy, humid. Does anyone else find this? And if so any advice on how to help?
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PMR and Coisone inj
Hi. I have been diagnosed with PMR. I have severe pains in my shoulders, wrists and hips in the morning time which eases off a bit during the day. I had a cortisone injection in my right shouder on Wednesday. Thinking this would ease the pain in that shoulder, I awoke on Thursday morning with practically no pain at all…
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Help
hi iam having a painful flare up at the moment can you give me tips to get me through this. Iam new to the forum
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Groin pain
Hello. I have a diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis which is fairly well managed with biologic injections. I have had pain in my groin for over three years. I have had every scan and test there is. At the beginning I was told mild arthritic changes and an osteophyte. The groin pain is triggered by sitting upright, driving,…
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best Electric vegetable chopper
I researched the best electric vegetable chopper for the past few days because I really need one to speed up food prep in the kitchen. I read reviews on The New York Times Wirecutter, Consumer Reports, and Good Housekeeping, and they’re pointing to these two as top-rated: Fullstar Vegetable Chopper and Spiralizer - Food…
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Not Diagnosed but have symptoms.
Hi, all happened within the last 5 months. • persistent rash on back. •Diagnosed with Reynaulds •Diagnosed with severe vitamin D deficiency. •Started getting sore painful hands, very tender, dry fingertips with little cuts and dead arms when sleeping. • Then sore MTP joints and feet. •Waking up with sore hands and dead…
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Recently diagnosed with arthritis
Hi, I don’t really know where to start as I always was a person who don’t ask others for help. I’m 29 male who just recently been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. When I first found out about this condition I had a lot of courage to get through it, although I didn’t know much about it. Unfortunately I’m heading into…
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Hip pain
Right hip can anyone see anything on here I'm pulling my hair out thank you
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PRP
I have osteoarthritis on both knee for over ten years now , I have been great with managing the pains but is getting worse over the years now. l received PRP- Platelets Rich Plasma into my knee and ever since I got the injection , the pains inside my knee increases, not sure what going on with the knee: I had this…
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Should I take hydroxychloroquine for palindromic arthritis?
Hi all, I was recently diagnosed with Palindromic arthritis afte 2 years of symptoms. I currently have a really bad flare up in my right hand. I was prescribed hydroxychloroquine but only "if it gets worse". I am not sure what that means - a single flare? or over several years? I was only given 1 month's supply. My GP…
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Out n about
So yesterday was my first outing of the house, garden experience. It was wonderful being able to sit and enjoy the view, drink coffee not be afraid. 17th April 2025 was the date of hip replacement. Still physioing , drinking plenty of water. I've invited the holy Spirit to heal me as I do my physio , it's been fantastic to…
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Osteoarthritis plus Fibromyalgia
Hi, my name is Miles, and I have had Fibromyalgia since 2014. My wrists, knees, fingers and elbows since Nov 2024 have been getting worse pain and fingers going out of shape with lumps at the joints in the fingers. I thought it was RA but I was diagnosed with Osteoarthritis yesterday. The pain is gradually getting worse.…
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Arthritis in joints
How many people suffer heat on there feet and get itchy with arthritis in toes ankles
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Recently diagnosed
Hi everyone! I was recently diagnosed with osteoarthritis in 7 separate joints and am struggling with daily severe pain. I am trying to get back to work as I have been off for a couple of months with the pain. I feel like no one I know understands the extent of what I am going through, though I am lucky to have a good…
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No access to medications
Dear help team. I have Arthritis Romatoids and I have no access to experts or romatologists because I live in Afghanistan. All ortopidi doctors couldn't diagnose my disease and made my pain more. My arthritis is getting worse and I am scared if it hurt my joints permanently. The pain is also really bad. I really need your…
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Hello, new here
Hi, my name is Mel and I have lived with arthritis for about 10 years. I am hoping to be able to get hints and tips on managing my pain. Looking forward to interacting with you.
