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How to tell if pain is PMR or arthritis
My GP SAYS ARTHRITIS pain is bone and heat at the pain location AND. PMR is muscle pain. Is this correct. I have osteoporosis. After I am up and about pain is just about gone. My Neurologist thinks my pred is way too high 17.5 and due to possible bad side effects I need to reduce weekly. I know what
My GP SAYS ARTHRITIS pain is bone and heat at the pain location AND. PMR is muscle pain. Is this correct. I have osteoporosis. After I am up and about pain is just about gone. My Neurologist thinks my pred is way too high 17.5 and due to possible bad side effects I need to reduce weekly. I know what
Artwatercolour
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PMRGCAuk
3 years ago
Support pillow
Hi everyone. I have knee and hip arthritis, same side. I just can not get into a comfortable position in bed. Just wondering if anyone has tried any of the leg pillows and if they do really help. Thanks
Hi everyone. I have knee and hip arthritis, same side. I just can not get into a comfortable position in bed. Just wondering if anyone has tried any of the leg pillows and if they do really help. Thanks
cmjoyce
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Arthritis Action
3 years ago
Is it arthritis? What to do....
I am in my 5th year of PMR and am down to 1.5 mg prednisone. My last bloodwork looked good, so I felt confident in going from 2.5 to the current 1.5, over 2 months. I don't feel as if my PMR is returning but I do have lots of joint pain in the morning -- in my knees, hands and wrists. I suspect it
I am in my 5th year of PMR and am down to 1.5 mg prednisone. My last bloodwork looked good, so I felt confident in going from 2.5 to the current 1.5, over 2 months. I don't feel as if my PMR is returning but I do have lots of joint pain in the morning -- in my knees, hands and wrists. I suspect it
jackswife
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PMRGCAuk
3 years ago
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https://www.healthline.com/health/rheumatoid-arthritis/hormone-imbalance I've been feeling a lot better overall and can't help thinking that reaching the 4 month mark with hrt patches has something to do with it. Certain things also started to improve within about 3 weeks of restarting hydroxychloroquine
https://www.healthline.com/health/rheumatoid-arthritis/hormone-imbalance I've been feeling a lot better overall and can't help thinking that reaching the 4 month mark with hrt patches has something to do with it. Certain things also started to improve within about 3 weeks of restarting hydroxychloroquine
Brychni
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NRAS
3 years ago
Get involved in the MISSION-RA study with the development of a wearable activity tracker and app for people with RA.
MISSION-RA study at the University of Birmingham is looking for feedback periodically from people living with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Feedback needed on: > study website > written information for people living with Rheumatoid Arthritis >trying wearable tracker & app The MISSION-RA study aims to develop
MISSION-RA study at the University of Birmingham is looking for feedback periodically from people living with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Feedback needed on: > study website > written information for people living with Rheumatoid Arthritis >trying wearable tracker & app The MISSION-RA study aims to develop
Aribah-NRAS
NRAS
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NRAS
3 years ago
Fatigue Clinic
Hello everyone- Has anyone in the U.K. with Rheum. Arthritis ever heard or been referred to Fatigue Clinics within the NHS? Many thanks Paul
Hello everyone- Has anyone in the U.K. with Rheum. Arthritis ever heard or been referred to Fatigue Clinics within the NHS? Many thanks Paul
TheBoys
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NRAS
3 years ago
Trigger finger
Trigger finger on both hands same finger the wedding ring finger. Very painful to open in the morning and eases then gets stuck when not using. I have had surgery and steroid injections on my thumbs in the past under orthopaedics but now just under rheumatology for arthritis do I contact them or GP
Trigger finger on both hands same finger the wedding ring finger. Very painful to open in the morning and eases then gets stuck when not using. I have had surgery and steroid injections on my thumbs in the past under orthopaedics but now just under rheumatology for arthritis do I contact them or GP
Delgirl1971
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NRAS
3 years ago
Pain
I have psoriatic arthritis but it’s not on my fingers and toes at the moment
I have psoriatic arthritis but it’s not on my fingers and toes at the moment
Junny1
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Pain Concern
3 years ago
oh boy. If I get hurt physically does that set my immune system off?
I went skating and was careless. Cracked my helmet when I feel backwards and used my hand/wrist/arm to break my fall. So my fingers are all puffy and my wrist is swollen/sore etc. Before I had inflammatory arthritis I knew what to expect. But now I am wondering if this could this lead to a flare?
I went skating and was careless. Cracked my helmet when I feel backwards and used my hand/wrist/arm to break my fall. So my fingers are all puffy and my wrist is swollen/sore etc. Before I had inflammatory arthritis I knew what to expect. But now I am wondering if this could this lead to a flare?
smilelines
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NRAS
3 years ago
Liver function tests with Tocilizumab.
My Liver function tests are slightly out of range (0-35) mine were 42 last time and 46 recently. My Rheumatologist proposes that I come off Tocilizumab and start Methotrexate . It was my understanding that Metotrexate also caused raised liver enzymes. I don’t want to alienate my lovely Rheumatologist
My Liver function tests are slightly out of range (0-35) mine were 42 last time and 46 recently. My Rheumatologist proposes that I come off Tocilizumab and start Methotrexate . It was my understanding that Metotrexate also caused raised liver enzymes. I don’t want to alienate my lovely Rheumatologist
SheffieldJane
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PMRGCAuk
3 years ago
All stuck together
Hello all. I have severe pain that's been progressing over the years. I have a lumbar stenosis and associated probs, and osteoarthritis. I ,like all of us , got used to pain being there all the time. I feel like all my internal bits are stuck together and nothing releases them . Does anyone feel /relate
Hello all. I have severe pain that's been progressing over the years. I have a lumbar stenosis and associated probs, and osteoarthritis. I ,like all of us , got used to pain being there all the time. I feel like all my internal bits are stuck together and nothing releases them . Does anyone feel /relate
thenunn
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Pain Concern
3 years ago
New cure for rheumatoid arthritis not yet in clinical trials
Forgive me if someone else posted this already, but I read about a vaccine that was discovered accidentally that looks like it will cure r.a here is the link:. https://www.drugtargetreview.com/news/98138/experimental-vaccine-a-major-breakthrough-for-rheumatoid-arthritis/
Forgive me if someone else posted this already, but I read about a vaccine that was discovered accidentally that looks like it will cure r.a here is the link:. https://www.drugtargetreview.com/news/98138/experimental-vaccine-a-major-breakthrough-for-rheumatoid-arthritis/
SpaghettiIsGood
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NRAS
3 years ago
Which is it?
My symptoms seem to match psoriatic arthritis - the way my spine pain presents, low grade fever during flare-ups and other stuff that indicates an autoimmune condition (and I have psoriasis) - but my x-ray results show osteoarthritis according to my GP. The blood tests apparently also don't indicate
My symptoms seem to match psoriatic arthritis - the way my spine pain presents, low grade fever during flare-ups and other stuff that indicates an autoimmune condition (and I have psoriasis) - but my x-ray results show osteoarthritis according to my GP. The blood tests apparently also don't indicate
SecondAngel
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Beyond Psoriasis
3 years ago
4th vaccination?
I have had an appointment sent to me for a 4th vaccination. I have already had the booster in October. I am taking Tacrolimus and steroids for seronegative inflammatory arthritis. Just wondered if anyone else has heard about their 4th injection? I live in North Wales.
I have had an appointment sent to me for a 4th vaccination. I have already had the booster in October. I am taking Tacrolimus and steroids for seronegative inflammatory arthritis. Just wondered if anyone else has heard about their 4th injection? I live in North Wales.
Seashoreshanty
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NRAS
3 years ago
Chronic severe arthritis pain
I have suffered with chronic pain for about 20 years. It's getting intolerable. Morphine is no longer working. Any ideas?
I have suffered with chronic pain for about 20 years. It's getting intolerable. Morphine is no longer working. Any ideas?
Boxingmom
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Pain Concern
3 years ago
"It's all in your head"
When I hear this expression I am so angry. It has never actually been said to me personally but.....! When I think about it I "wonder" - could it be (at least a little)? When I read, listen to the radio, am on my laptop, me mind is 'occupied' and the pain is less - even not there?!? The PMR is 'sleeping
When I hear this expression I am so angry. It has never actually been said to me personally but.....! When I think about it I "wonder" - could it be (at least a little)? When I read, listen to the radio, am on my laptop, me mind is 'occupied' and the pain is less - even not there?!? The PMR is 'sleeping
Constance13
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PMRGCAuk
3 years ago
Rheumatologist doesn't want me to stay on pred
My Dr has me taking plaquenil 6 days a week and only use prednisone when I have much pain. I also gave inflammatory arthritis. There us a distinct difference between pmr pain and the inflammatory arthritis pain . She would have me take methotrexate before daily pred.
My Dr has me taking plaquenil 6 days a week and only use prednisone when I have much pain. I also gave inflammatory arthritis. There us a distinct difference between pmr pain and the inflammatory arthritis pain . She would have me take methotrexate before daily pred.
Goldengirlz2
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PMRGCAuk
3 years ago
Just wondering……..
I’ve had an under active thyroid for many years; inflammatory arthritis came along 9-10 years ago; followed by fibro about 5 years ago. Recent addition is high cholesterol 🤦♀️🤦♀️. I don’t want statins so am trying dietary & lifestyle changes; I have cut out biscuits, cakes, etc. I’ve started to slowly
I’ve had an under active thyroid for many years; inflammatory arthritis came along 9-10 years ago; followed by fibro about 5 years ago. Recent addition is high cholesterol 🤦♀️🤦♀️. I don’t want statins so am trying dietary & lifestyle changes; I have cut out biscuits, cakes, etc. I’ve started to slowly
NannyNooNoo
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Fibromyalgia Action UK
3 years ago
Liver enzymes elevated
Hi everyone! I was diagnosed in 2019 and have been on mtx since then. Remicade was added in 2020 and I’m doing great on both of these meds. My most recent ALT was 129. Up from 44 which was a few months ago. Prior to starting meds my enzymes were in the teens or below. I have messaged my doctor and am
Hi everyone! I was diagnosed in 2019 and have been on mtx since then. Remicade was added in 2020 and I’m doing great on both of these meds. My most recent ALT was 129. Up from 44 which was a few months ago. Prior to starting meds my enzymes were in the teens or below. I have messaged my doctor and am
rue04
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NRAS
3 years ago
Bursitis /Arthritis hip area - any advice?
Well I couldn't be lower than a snake's belly (as the saying goes!). Following 4 weeks of a stubborn, debilitating cold virus (not covid), I had the onset of pain on outer edge of hip that has got so bad I couldn't sleep. I've had to take prescribed painkillers which are helping me through the night
Well I couldn't be lower than a snake's belly (as the saying goes!). Following 4 weeks of a stubborn, debilitating cold virus (not covid), I had the onset of pain on outer edge of hip that has got so bad I couldn't sleep. I've had to take prescribed painkillers which are helping me through the night
Raisemeup
Graduate
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Couch to 5K
3 years ago
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