Experiences with

Non-specific urethritis

I wanted to see if I was eligible for a free Covid test, just out of curiosity, not because I have it. It's quite a mission to find out the criteria but I finally tracked it down on the NICE website. It doesn't make for good reading, you'll have to be seriously ill before you don't have to pay for

I was diagnosed with PMR in August 2024, initially prescribed Pred 10mg a fairly low dose due to osteoporosis. Tapered to 7.5mg by December then in early January 2025 caught a virus which turned into a chest infection and I had to be given antibiotics. I had a flare after this and surgery put me back

Does anybody else have lupus symptoms from being on seizure meds for years?? I’m experiencing almost every symptom from Carbamazepine. I’m seeing a neurologist in March to see if maybe most of my symptoms are related. I also have osteoarthritis on top of everything and in constant pain for the most

Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with Interstitial lung disease in 2021 as a result of rheumatoid arthritis. My lung function has progressively deteriorated since. I saw the consultant this morning who has suggested I have a bronchoalveolar lavage. I am looking for a bit of reassurance as I am very anxious

To feed into a presentation on exercise by NRAS at this year’s British Society of Rheumatology Annual Conference, we are keen to discover more about how people with Rheumatoid Arthritis or Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis really feel about exercise. Including how challenging (or not) they find it to be

Has anyone out there suffering from RA tried acupuncture and natural remedies for this disease instead of taking Dmards? And do they work?

I am new on this page but I have fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis in my knees and now my hands are really bad. I just wanted to ask how I can help my hands from hurting so much I am 63 in 2 days and have had a good life working outside

I was seen by a wonderful physio in the pain / physio clinic yesterday , I have widespread arthritis . I was recommended to ise a Tens Machine. I have had mitral valve repair and am in persistent A F. It seems it could be dangerous for me to use it. Advice please! L

Hello everyone, I am 56 yr old female who was diagnosed with RA approx 9 years ago. Has anyone diagnosed with RA ever experienced numbness/tingling in hands and feet, along with eye twitching. These new symptoms have popped up the last 2 weeks. I am on Rinvoq daily (the 4th RA med for me in

I have had psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis since 2018. I have a permanent disability. does anyone else suffer from this.?

Three and a half months after first sessions of Rituximab I started struggling with my joints after total euphoria and pain relief. Have suffered since, but due for next treatment tomorrow. I also have osteoarthritis so differentiating joint pain impossible. Question? Is this as good as it gets? If

I am in a lot of pain with my knee arthritis this weather has not help is there anyone who could tell me what works with the pains don’t won’t to keep relying on medication

have to add arthritis to my other health problems.Hip is affected and have joined waiting list for hip op. also have rtr hand affected. Does anyone have any info re magnets . Have tried these ono hand and pain and swelling reduced. Is this psychological?

I've just started on 6 Jan and doing fairly well but struggled to complete week 3. I did manage but only just. Looking at week 4 I'm not sure I'm going to manage the increase. Is there a way to repeat week 3 for a second week? I'm worried I'll give up if I can't manage week 4. 56 year old female with

Got diagnosed in September 24, I’ve been on steroids and methotrexate, now only on 6 tablets of methotrexate per week, I feel like there not working any more started with pain back in my hands and feet, can’t bend my index fingers, swollen ankles too, only been on them for 13 weeks, any help appreciated

Diagnosed with osteoarthritis about 3 years ago in hips. Subsequent symptoms and tests show it was also in my hands, fingers and wrists, as well as seronegative inflammatory arthritis diagnosed a year ago, which mostly affects the hands too. For the last few weeks both my feet have been swollen and are

Hi. Wondering if anyone here has ever informed dwp about mobility changes for Pip.Do I need to fill in another form or just tell them about any changes.Last year was diagnosed with MS and osteoarthritis as well as having fibro for year's.Any advice would be great.

Just wondering what people’s experiences have been with steroid injections for arthritis in the knees.Good results,not such good results? Also has anyone had the Arthosamid injection instead of a steroid one.At the moment it’s only available in private clinics while trials are underway for NICE approval

I have seronegative inflammatory arthritis, osteoarthritis, CFS and fibromyalgia. Awarded standard rate PIP on mobility and daily living.I recently had an accident and torn the meniscus in one knee. Am on crutches and awaiting physiotherapy assessment. This has impacted my mobility even more, also the

I’ve been on 6mg Pred for about five months after trying to reduce from 5.5 to 5 and feeling unwell. lately my knees and back have been painful and a joint in my little finger has suddenly swollen. I’m thinking it’s probably arthritis. I’m 80 so can probably expect my arthritis to spread. I’ve got