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Osteo

Hi i have rhematoid im on weekly toclizamab injection nfor my ra , last year i thought i was having a flare up of my rhematoid hands & wrist all swollen...

Hi i have rhematoid im on weekly toclizamab injection nfor my ra , last year...

•3 days ago

What is an Osteoarthritis flare?

I have been suffering from a painful knee/leg for a few days, bad enough to make me hobble and far more painful after sitting for a few hours. It gradually got...

I have been suffering from a painful knee/leg for a few days, bad enough to make...

•7 days ago

BBC article

interesting article about our NHS on the BBC today, I wonder if there are people on here that have similar experiences to the guy with the hip replacements. I...

interesting article about our NHS on the BBC today, I wonder if there are people...

•20 days ago

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Kenalog and Marcaine injection

Has anyone had a Kenalog and Marcaine injection in the knee, if so how long did it last?

Has anyone had a Kenalog and Marcaine injection in the knee, if so how long did ...

•21 days ago

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Methotrexate

What does others on here do for loose bowels when taking Methotrexate? Should I cut out and food groups? Does Immodium work or should I ask the Dr.

What does others on here do for loose bowels when taking Methotrexate? Should I ...

•22 days ago

why is my finger tip red, swollen & sore?

From my index finger nail and about half-inch above, the area for the last 3 weeks has been sore, red and inflamed. I’ve had a GP phone consult, where I sent...

From my index finger nail and about half-inch above, the area for the last 3 we...

•23 days ago

Any Natural Remedies for joint pains?

hey I have been taking medications for joint pains for last 6 months. But still continue to suffer once tablets are stopped, Any natural remedy for pain...

hey I have been taking medications for joint pains for last 6 months. But...

•26 days ago

Rheumatoid, methotrexate and antiobiotics

For anyone on methotrexate (presently or in the past), if you've had infections what antibiotics have you been prescribed? My sister has a UTI (symptoms only...

For anyone on methotrexate (presently or in the past), if you've had infections ...

•28 days ago

Post total knee replacement

Anyone who has had a total knee replacement had more pain in the hip area than the knee. Having a job to keep my knee straight at night as keep waking up every...

Anyone who has had a total knee replacement had more pain in the hip area than t...

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•1 month ago

Axial spa

Hi I was diagnosed with axial spa in 2017. I was at my rheumy appointment today for the results of a new MRI. There is no active inflammation, good, but...

Hi I was diagnosed with axial spa in 2017. I was at my rheumy appointment toda...

•1 month ago

Total knee replacement

Had a total right knee replacement Tuesday. But unfortunately i have bursitis of that hip ( which is usually not troubling) but the operation has upset it...

Had a total right knee replacement Tuesday. But unfortunately i have bursitis o...

annpavitt250448

•1 month ago

PIP - awarded

Hi everyone Surprisingly I just got awarded PIP for three years backdated November Standard rate in both daily living and mobility. This will really really...

Hi everyone Surprisingly I just got awarded PIP for three years backdated Nove...

•1 month ago

CHANGE OF BIOLOGIC TREATMENT

Hello, I have had Rheumatoid arthritis since my late 30s (77 now). I had several biologic treatments , some of which did not really control the RA well… The...

Hello, I have had Rheumatoid arthritis since my late 30s (77 now). I had sever...

•1 month ago

total left hip replacement by Superpath method

I’ve needed left hip replacement since 2019, of course Covid hit and my expected wait time in my home City when I went back to see the osteo consultant last...

I’ve needed left hip replacement since 2019, of course Covid hit and my expected...

•2 months ago

steroid injection

I had an appointment at the orthopaedic and trauma clinic yesterday and was hoping they would put me on the list for the TKN as I have been in so much pain and...

I had an appointment at the orthopaedic and trauma clinic yesterday and was hopi...

•2 months ago

Cervical spondylosis

Morning all I was diagnosed with cervical spongiosis about 18 months ago was given gabapentin for the pain and the headaches I'm still getting the headaches...

Morning all I was diagnosed with cervical spongiosis about 18 months ago was giv...

•2 months ago

mri report

this is other parts of report

this is other parts of report

•2 months ago

lower back pain & spasms

can you take a look at this mri report and tell me what you think and treatments please. Pain in lower back that sometimes comes with spasms. Can be pain free...

can you take a look at this mri report and tell me what you think and treatments...

•2 months ago

PIP Assessment

I had my phone assessment yesterday- dunno what anyone else thinks; but isn’t it long and hard-work I was on the phone to a lady from Independent Assessment...

I had my phone assessment yesterday- dunno what anyone else thinks; but isn’t it...

•2 months ago

FREE Arthritis Self-Management Event

I thought some of you may be interested in this event on Wed 6th March, 6.00pm (GMT); its aimed at young people or anyone supporting a young person with...

I thought some of you may be interested in this event on Wed 6th March, 6.00pm (...

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Partner•2 months ago

hip pain

Hi. I had my right hip replaced 16 months ago and was told then that after 12 months I would be put on the list for the left one to be done as x ray showed...

Hi. I had my right hip replaced 16 months ago and was told then that after 12 m...

•2 months ago

Ill health job termination

Hi all, I have returned to work this week and as I thought, my normal duties are impossible for me to do in my current condition. My boss has sorted me some...

Hi all, I have returned to work this week and as I thought, my normal duties are...

•2 months ago

What does facet arthrosis and joint effusions mean?

I have had back pain most of my life and recently had an MRI of my brain and spine. The report says that 'there might be a little early L5/S1 facet arthrosis...

I have had back pain most of my life and recently had an MRI of my brain and spi...

•2 months ago

sick note durations

Hello everyone, first of all I have some good news. After my GP chased up my referral for a TKR at the hospital I have now had a consultation appointment for...

Hello everyone, first of all I have some good news. After my GP chased up my ref...

•2 months ago

NHS Weight Management

hi I ve posted recently on this but I think my GP surgery must have got things wrong My orthopaedic consultant advised my GP to get me onto NHS Weight...

hi I ve posted recently on this but I think my GP surgery must have got things ...

•2 months ago

3 weeks until superpath hip replacement

it’s becoming very real now! I need both hips replaced, my left is going first as only 10% mobility left even though my right is more painful. I have chosen...

it’s becoming very real now! I need both hips replaced, my left is going first a...

•2 months ago

SHOULDER ISSUE

HiI was diagnosed some time ago with a shoulder impingement. Xray showed this and I was told I would need surgery. Has anybody got this problem and any advice...

HiI was diagnosed some time ago with a shoulder impingement. Xray showed this a...

•2 months ago

NHS Weight Management

hi Has anyone been advised to seek referral onto the NHS Weight Management programme? My knee surgeon asked me to get a referral and wrote to my GP As ever...

hi Has anyone been advised to seek referral onto the NHS Weight Management prog...

•3 months ago

relief from arthritis while taking apaxiban

reccomendations to relieve arthritis in lower back and hips - I’m taking apaxiban and have been advised against ibuprofen - many thanks Michael John

reccomendations to relieve arthritis in lower back and hips - I’m taking apaxiba...

•3 months ago

Swollen Knee

Hello, I'm hoping for some advice on a swollen knee and I've had various different knee problems over the years. The dates are hazy but first off my left...

Hello, I'm hoping for some advice on a swollen knee and I've had various differ...

•3 months ago

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