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Meds not working
Hi im tony 52. I have osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia. Extensive pain in all joints ( worse in hips knees ankles feet wrists and elbows) My medication just doesn't work. II've Had this for 2 years. And it keeps getting worse with reduced mobility. I am on 1000mg naproxen. 120mg duluxetine. Ameprazol. And 8 x cocodamol a…
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Joint Relief Cream
I am suddebly getting snowed with ads for "Joint Releif Cream" - I cannot find any scientific references to this product or its efficacy. Does anyone know anything about it? I am searching for something for my knees. Roger
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Newly diagnosed with Palindromic Rheumatism
Hey everyone! I’m Lila, I’m 28 and was diagnosed with Palindromic Rheumatism in March after a series of flares moving from joint to joint. I also have type 1 diabetes which I’ve had since I was 19. No family history of either of these conditions! Im now on methotrexate and doing pretty well I think. Wondered if anyone else…
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Methotrexate & Fatigue
Hi has anyone found anything that helps with fatigue?
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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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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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Any new DISH research and treatments ?
For a year I have been told that my neck pain was simply an age related wear and tear issue and the local clinic simply offered standard pain relief suggestions. Research now shows it is not just an 'age' issue but also a distinct disease often related to metabolic issues. There is very little about this on most…
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Arthritis at a young age/looking for friends with same situation
Hey guys, I’ve had arthritis since I was 23. I’m now 31. It’s changed my life. I really wanna be able to talk to/make friends with people my age who understand what I’m going through.
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New diagnosis DISH Disease
Recently diagnosed with DISH disease. It has been 18 months since I first contacted GP about severe neck ache. It took 8 months to get an MRI scan appointment and then another 4 months to get a follow on CT Scan, plus another 8 weeks for the consultant to give me the diagnosis. The Consultant asked me to hold on while he…
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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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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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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…
