Experiences with

Takayasu arteritis

Images and findings: Stenosis of both subclavian arteries with arms lifted (i didn’t have imaging of my arms when they were down), calcified and swollen lymph nodes, slightly elevated esr and normal crp, pulmonary embolism (they think at least) i guess what i’m asking is if anyone with takayasu arteritis

May - Day 27 Vasculitis Awareness Month Takayasu Arteritis (TAK) is a rare type of vasculitis affecting mostly young females, even children. It can be very complex and it is essential to be under specialist care. Take a moment to read Kelsey - Leigh's story!

Takayasu Arteritis is a rare type of Vasculitis with the initial symptoms arising in those between 5 and 40 years of age. It affects mostly females. Take a moment to read Sarah's story!

I have come across Takayasu arteritis as a possible diagnosis. I value your thoughts and opinions. Thank you for being there.

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

I’m tapering slowly from 1mg to .5mg prednisalone and have started with pain from shoulders to wrists when lifting anything and especially when taking my jumper off at night. I have arthritis in both shoulders which was masked by pred at higher doses. I had an operation on my foot and have to heel walk

I am just wondering if there are flares with Lupus? I have had RA since I was 13, but lupus was just discovered recently in 2020. I had this strange experience Saturday (yesterday). I was hot and then freezing cold. The chills hurt so bad. My joints felt like they were on fire, no swelling like I get

I have R A & osteoarthritis, I am about to have injections into the joints with the most swelling. Has anyone any idea what the aftercare is, ie, is it total rest and for how long, or is it back to normal activities Thank you

Hi,I have severe rhumatoid arthritis and have medication. For 1 year now I have been having different pains and are being tester for fibromyalgia by my GP. Does it sound like fibromyalgia : extreme full body pain , muscles ache , body burning at night , pins and needles in arms and legs, feeling

Hi all hope you are all well. I have had three Amgevita injections so far. I'm doing ok. Trying to be positive on this one. Just think this freezing weather is not helping. But plodding on. I wanted to ask if anyone knows what company is best for travel insurance. I can't believe the price it goes

Having inflammatory arthritis can be hard, add to this the ‘joys’ of raising children and the challenges can begin to pile up. As a parent with IA, it can get frustrating and you aren’t alone if you feel this way. We’d love to have you join our Parenting with IA meeting, a safe space for adults to laugh

I have been changed from Imraldi to youflyma and for the first time in a long while I am experiencing pain and stiffness in my hands and arms. As I also am suffering with DDD , spondylitis ,extensive facet joint hypertrophic osteoarthritis it’s difficult to know if the pain and stiffness is due to

I want to try to find out if hydroxychloroquine is safe for rheumatoid arthritis compared to methotrexate. I have been taking methotrexate (and prednisolone when needed) since 2008. My problem areas are balls of feet and stiffness of all toes that also stick together, also fingers cause swelling and

Have been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. Have about 4 hours sleep and it wakes me up. It is in my hands painful when awake first thing mornings. Stiffness and painful. Can't make a fist without pain. As day goes on it easies. Hands and fingers swollen. Also wrist is painful.Have been advised

can any one what they take for there osteoarthritis and as.as I’ve had to stop pain killer dr give as it course bad for heart.dr at the hospital say there No more we can do ,I though omg.he said I’ve had injections that never work.morphine which I could not take side effects.just don’t think doctors

Hello everyone, sorry for the long post! I hope you’ve all have a good Christmas. I have had psoriasis most of my life and in the last year it has developed and is now severe. I saw a private dermatologist in the summer who advised I get an NHS appointment as I will need to start treatment which will