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Pain induced RLS?
I have a lot of
arthritis
pain
that has worsened considerably over the last few months. At the moment I am on a three year waiting list for a knee replacement op. I live in North Wales. Incidentally I am also on a three year waiting list to attend the Pain Management Clinic.
I have a lot of
arthritis
pain
that has worsened considerably over the last few months. At the moment I am on a three year waiting list for a knee replacement op. I live in North Wales. Incidentally I am also on a three year waiting list to attend the Pain Management Clinic.
NonnieJ
in
Restless Legs Syndrome
2 years ago
confused re blood results
I have many classic lupus (or rheumatoid
arthritis
) symptoms inc joint
pain
, skin rashes esp after being in sun, tingling in fingers, fatigue and headaches. ANA was negative but following a further set of bloods done by a private rheumatologist, he confirmed that they were all normal.
I have many classic lupus (or rheumatoid
arthritis
) symptoms inc joint
pain
, skin rashes esp after being in sun, tingling in fingers, fatigue and headaches. ANA was negative but following a further set of bloods done by a private rheumatologist, he confirmed that they were all normal.
JFN1
in
LUPUS UK
2 years ago
change of meds
Hi I have just changed from MTX to leflunimide do I still need to take folic acid? I was off MTX for about 2 weeks before starting Lef. My psoriasis has become worse, will the 10mg of Lef.make it any better ,or will I have to up the dose , also how long before the Lef. Kicks in. Does anyone have experience
Hi I have just changed from MTX to leflunimide do I still need to take folic acid? I was off MTX for about 2 weeks before starting Lef. My psoriasis has become worse, will the 10mg of Lef.make it any better ,or will I have to up the dose , also how long before the Lef. Kicks in. Does anyone have experience
junik53
in
NRAS
2 years ago
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rash on my face and neck
I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, rosacea, carpel tunnel, and reactive
arthritis
in 2019, after months of overall
pain
, inflammation, exhaustion to the bone, sausage fingers , pins and needles etc etc.
I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, rosacea, carpel tunnel, and reactive
arthritis
in 2019, after months of overall
pain
, inflammation, exhaustion to the bone, sausage fingers , pins and needles etc etc.
Searching4insights
in
Fibromyalgia Action UK
2 years ago
Diagnostic laparoscopy
For as many years as I can remember I've been struggling with excruciating pelvic pain, extending to my legs and lower back. Missed many days at school, laying with my knees up my chest and crying in pain.Now it's not getting any better, I'm missing work days, my sexual life is ruined due to pain, can't
For as many years as I can remember I've been struggling with excruciating pelvic pain, extending to my legs and lower back. Missed many days at school, laying with my knees up my chest and crying in pain.Now it's not getting any better, I'm missing work days, my sexual life is ruined due to pain, can't
Edda13
in
Endometriosis UK
2 years ago
Methotrexate, Rheumatoid arthritis.
Hi Thank you in advance for any replies to this post, I had been taking Methotrexate tablets for around 4 Months and around 12 weeks ago was moved to self administered injections, I don’t feel any better than I did at the start of the medication, and I have noticed that my condition seems to flare
Hi Thank you in advance for any replies to this post, I had been taking Methotrexate tablets for around 4 Months and around 12 weeks ago was moved to self administered injections, I don’t feel any better than I did at the start of the medication, and I have noticed that my condition seems to flare
Spearos
in
Cure Arthritis Community
2 years ago
Advice about Symptoms
Hi This is my first post so im sorry if this has been asked before, I am in my 50s and all my adult life I have had various ailments which have always tested negative : arthritis, allergies, nerve damage , I’ve had discoid eczema, LP , tests for bladder and kidney issues etc I have an appointment
Hi This is my first post so im sorry if this has been asked before, I am in my 50s and all my adult life I have had various ailments which have always tested negative : arthritis, allergies, nerve damage , I’ve had discoid eczema, LP , tests for bladder and kidney issues etc I have an appointment
Shir66
in
LUPUS UK
2 years ago
Bilateral Dermoid Ovarian Cysts - Keyhole Surgery
I just wanted to write a quick timeline of my experience for anyone with a similar case. I couldn't find anything when I was looking for comfort over the past year. I first fell ill in June 2021, serious abdominal pain, it almost mimicked appendicitis. Strong pain in my lower abdomen and pain down my
I just wanted to write a quick timeline of my experience for anyone with a similar case. I couldn't find anything when I was looking for comfort over the past year. I first fell ill in June 2021, serious abdominal pain, it almost mimicked appendicitis. Strong pain in my lower abdomen and pain down my
Meekx22
in
Women's Health
2 years ago
osteoarthritis
recently been told I have osteoarthritis in my right hip and early signs in my left hip. Have tried several over the counter painkillers, which doesn’t help that much. Have been told to see a doctor to get painkillers. I’m worried there will be side effects. I’m struggling to do housework and other
recently been told I have osteoarthritis in my right hip and early signs in my left hip. Have tried several over the counter painkillers, which doesn’t help that much. Have been told to see a doctor to get painkillers. I’m worried there will be side effects. I’m struggling to do housework and other
Peachandcream
in
Thyroid UK
2 years ago
Fractured T9 info please
Further to my other post. Those who have had broken vertebrae were you given a back brace and how long were you in pain for please. Did you use a wedge pillow or anything ( I find I can't lie flat in bed with just my pillows and pillows under my kneeds.I feel like I've just been left with no advice at
Further to my other post. Those who have had broken vertebrae were you given a back brace and how long were you in pain for please. Did you use a wedge pillow or anything ( I find I can't lie flat in bed with just my pillows and pillows under my kneeds.I feel like I've just been left with no advice at
Haz58
in
NRAS
2 years ago
SCIATICA
I had sciatica after taking ciprofolxacin, took different pain killers which didn't help ,to bung me up , my son in law recommended a physiotherapist to me, it cost £70 for 2 half hour sessions but it cured my problem, i did try to get a NHS physio but it was going to be weeks before i could get an
I had sciatica after taking ciprofolxacin, took different pain killers which didn't help ,to bung me up , my son in law recommended a physiotherapist to me, it cost £70 for 2 half hour sessions but it cured my problem, i did try to get a NHS physio but it was going to be weeks before i could get an
whit
in
Arthritis Action
2 years ago
2022 American College of Rheumatology Classification Criteria for Giant Cell Arteritis
This came to my attention in the Lancet: ‘Better tools required for biopsy negative giant cell Arteritis’ https://click.notification.elsevier.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.thelancet.com%2Fjournals%2Flanrhe%2Farticle%2FPIIS2665-9913(22)00252-1%2Ffulltext%3Fdgcid=raven_jbs_aip_email/1/01000184993a7770-46052eb1
This came to my attention in the Lancet: ‘Better tools required for biopsy negative giant cell Arteritis’ https://click.notification.elsevier.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.thelancet.com%2Fjournals%2Flanrhe%2Farticle%2FPIIS2665-9913(22)00252-1%2Ffulltext%3Fdgcid=raven_jbs_aip_email/1/01000184993a7770-46052eb1
Exflex
in
PMRGCAuk
2 years ago
perforated septum - RArelated
anyone here developed perforated septum (hole in nose cartilage) with their RA? if so, any advice on management or treatments? Hospital gave me antibiotic cream and didn’t want to advise/consider other treatment or advice. When II first noticed it was there I thought I must have caused it myself
anyone here developed perforated septum (hole in nose cartilage) with their RA? if so, any advice on management or treatments? Hospital gave me antibiotic cream and didn’t want to advise/consider other treatment or advice. When II first noticed it was there I thought I must have caused it myself
Barbara_Stark
in
NRAS
2 years ago
Quick taper?
My CRP was rising and with lots of pain killers. Dr raised my 10 mg to 15 mg Prednisilone for 5 weeks. Now, CPR has come down by half and he is advising I reduce to 10 mg , via practice receptionist on telephone , with bloods again in 6 weeks. Question: Is this something like normal practice, and would
My CRP was rising and with lots of pain killers. Dr raised my 10 mg to 15 mg Prednisilone for 5 weeks. Now, CPR has come down by half and he is advising I reduce to 10 mg , via practice receptionist on telephone , with bloods again in 6 weeks. Question: Is this something like normal practice, and would
Abbeynan82
in
PMRGCAuk
2 years ago
Have I got IBS?
Hello all, I have been suffering with severe stomach pain/cramps for about 4 months now and have lost about 2 and a half stone in weight. I am lethargic with very little energy. I have a constant ache in my gut which gets worse after eating/drinking. My GP has prescribed buscopan which doesn’t really
Hello all, I have been suffering with severe stomach pain/cramps for about 4 months now and have lost about 2 and a half stone in weight. I am lethargic with very little energy. I have a constant ache in my gut which gets worse after eating/drinking. My GP has prescribed buscopan which doesn’t really
PeteyPro
in
IBS Network
2 years ago
New PMR diagnosed today.
I m 84.After months of increasing pain starting in earlySept or before, I was diagnosed with PMR. Today. Stared on a prednisilone 15mg per day. The pain had become so bad that I could not get out of bed....sometimes trying for an hour befor calling for help. Have most nights sleep disurbed by
I m 84.After months of increasing pain starting in earlySept or before, I was diagnosed with PMR. Today. Stared on a prednisilone 15mg per day. The pain had become so bad that I could not get out of bed....sometimes trying for an hour befor calling for help. Have most nights sleep disurbed by
Freya32
in
PMRGCAuk
2 years ago
Severe RLS Where do I go now?
I taper off oxycontin in 10 days after 2 years no problem Etorcoxib- good lord, it's an
arthritis
med..extreme
pain
that night Amitryptallin heart pounding. feel weird targiniq- I couldn't wake up.. slept most of the day Gabapentin- while tapering oxycontin. caused suicidal thoughts. scary Sativex
I taper off oxycontin in 10 days after 2 years no problem Etorcoxib- good lord, it's an
arthritis
med..extreme
pain
that night Amitryptallin heart pounding. feel weird targiniq- I couldn't wake up.. slept most of the day Gabapentin- while tapering oxycontin. caused suicidal thoughts. scary Sativex
e365
in
Restless Legs Syndrome
7 months ago
Putting up with pain
Hi it seems that i have been living with this pain for ever. I phone the nurse 3 weeks ago as the meds that i was on were not working so she phoned me back and seen me later in the week and agreed with me as i am in agony.I have had a bad year as this will be my 3rd new med i that i will have tried.I
Hi it seems that i have been living with this pain for ever. I phone the nurse 3 weeks ago as the meds that i was on were not working so she phoned me back and seen me later in the week and agreed with me as i am in agony.I have had a bad year as this will be my 3rd new med i that i will have tried.I
beeckey
in
NRAS
2 years ago
Nucynta
Struggling with chronic pain . Taking tramadol 200mg but not helping. Doc has supplemented with Nucynta 50mg 3x day. Any one have any experience as to how long it takes to get relief, first few days of taking unfortunately no relief. Thanks in advance for any feedback, blessings!
Struggling with chronic pain . Taking tramadol 200mg but not helping. Doc has supplemented with Nucynta 50mg 3x day. Any one have any experience as to how long it takes to get relief, first few days of taking unfortunately no relief. Thanks in advance for any feedback, blessings!
Lespauljoe
in
My MSAA Community
2 years ago
Hell is back in town
Pram withdrawal hell is back. I’ve been withdrawing by half a tablet every fortnight. The last month, I’ve been pretty good with RLS. Not so with PLMD. Since I dropped last Sunday down to 2 pram per day, RLS and PLMD have gone into overdrive. I’m getting a couple of hours sh1ty sleep each night. I hate
Pram withdrawal hell is back. I’ve been withdrawing by half a tablet every fortnight. The last month, I’ve been pretty good with RLS. Not so with PLMD. Since I dropped last Sunday down to 2 pram per day, RLS and PLMD have gone into overdrive. I’m getting a couple of hours sh1ty sleep each night. I hate
Theonlypetied
in
Restless Legs Syndrome
2 years ago
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