Arthritis
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Current topics:

• - How long have you had RA? What's your RA story?
  Hi everyone! Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease, and its symptoms can appear at a very early age, but it is usually diagnosed in adults of 30-50 years old. In your case, how long have yo
• - What is your biggest daily challenge whilst living with rheumatoid arthritis?
  Hello everyone, How are you doing? Rheumatoid arthritis, like most chronic conditions, can challenge aspects of life and make one feel frustrated. I thought today we could discuss these challenges.
• - Rheumatoid arthritis & pain: What to do when painkillers won't suffice?
  Hello everyone. I've had intense pain in my neck and left foot for over a week. Anti-pain doesn't seem to help in the slightest. Does anyone have any advice? Thanks,B Lane

Current topics:

• - Have you had side effects from methotrexate?
  Hi im Jo. Ive been on methotrexate injection and cimzia injection for about 2 years now to treat inflammatory arthritis. I also have fibromyalgia and ulcerative colitis.  After having a growth remove
• - Have you changed to a different medicine from methotrexate?
  Ive been on MTX for 3 years now and although I only have minor flare ups about once a month I find Ive got so many more health problems. My biggest is that I have a restricted lung problem due to a pa
• - Turmeric for RA - Opinions? Experiences?
  hi all been taking turmeric for the last 2 weeks and have found it very good for easing the pain and inflammation on my wrists and fatigue do not feel so tired anymore even though I get up at 4 in the

Current topics:

• - Leg swelling
  I had cellulitis week before christmas had 12 day antibiotics took redness away but leg still terribly swollen. Checked for dvt at ane on 22nd december had injection in stomach and following day had u
• - Dupuytren's Contraction
  HI New on here anybody got Dupuytren's love to here how you manage your daily life 
• - Photo testimonial: Years of diagnostic uncertainty facing Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
    Delphine's testimonialYears of diagnostic uncertainty facing Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome   When I was a child, I was already in pain. Back pain, stomach pain. I thought it was the same for everyone

Current topics:

• - Rheumatoid Arthritis: Risks and Benefits of Chemotherapy Treatments
  Chemotherapy is most often associated with cancer treatment, but it is also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder in which your own body mounts an immune a
• - 9 Arthritis Pain Relief Tips for Winter Weather
  Many arthritis sufferers complain of aching joints during the cold season. Whether the joint pain/weather connection is scientifically true or not, you can still use these arthritis pain-relief tips w
• - 16 Tips for Traveling With Rheumatoid Arthritis
  Whether you travel for business or pleasure, you know rheumatoid arthritis is one thing that will always come with you. But you can still go wherever you need or want to go. Make it easier on yourself

Current topics:

• - Osteoarthritis: Let's talk about anything and everything!
  Hello everyone, How are you today? @Jojostarkey‍ @Gemini51‍ @AmiraJustine‍ @Shazbat27‍ @Crissy202‍ @Un4getablefox‍ @Ali2376‍ @cazmarelda‍ @Khursh‍ @newonecopd‍ @Karen71‍ @Lynlyn
• - Where is your osteoarthritis?
  Osteoarthritis is the most prevalent form of arthritis and it most commonly occurs in the spine, hands, hips, and knees. Where does your osteoarthritis affect you? Is it just one location or several
• - What is your most difficult task with osteoarthritis?
  Hello everyone, Osteoarthritis impacts different joints in the body. It could be your spine, knees etc. Depending where your osteoarthritis is, it can make doing different tasks difficult. What task

Current topics:

• - Steroid injections for osteoarthritis
  If your osteoarthritis is extremely painful, steroid injections can be a solution for relieving pain, especially in the smaller joints, like you fingers or knees. The advantage of these injections is
• - Have you tried acupuncture for osteoarthritis?
  Hi all, I hope you're all coping during this terrible period! My wife and I have recently gotten into more natural or alternative practices for our health (tai chi and meditation most notably) and we
• - Increased risk of getting COVID-19 by taking immunosuppressive drugs?
  Hello everyone, my wife has osteoarthritis and is being treated with biologic injections and a few other medications. I hope this hasn't already been discussed, but all the information I see indica

Current topics:

• - 5 exercises for osteoarthritis in the hands
  Exercise is one of the best ways to manage osteoarthritis. Exercise strengthens your muscles, to reduce pressure made on joints, and helps joints move easier and remain lubricated. If you have osteoa
• - 12 Pain Relief Tips for Knee Osteoarthritis
  Medications — such as anti-inflammatories, intra-articular steroids, and hyaluronate injections — are often prescribed to treat osteoarthritis knee pain. However, natural remedies can also help pr
• - 9 Ways You Can Sleep Better with Osteoarthritis
  Osteoarthritis can cause pain at night as well as during the day, which can wake you up and make your sleep pattern irregular, which in its turn causes fatigue, more pain, etc. Good news, there are th

Current topics:

• - COVID-19: How do you feel today?
  Hello everyone, I've opened this discussion so we can share our state of mind during this period of isolation! Let's come here everyday to share how we're feeling! What is the best way to stay positi
• - Telemedicine and COVID-19: What do you think?
  Hello everyone, How are you today? In recent months following the COVID-19 crisis, we've seen the NHS and health care industry turn more and more to telemedecine. Now, GPs and other health professi
• - COVID-19 vaccine: What do you think?
  Hello everyone, How are you today?  The pharmaceutical groups Pfizer (USA) and BioNTech (Germany) announced on Monday 9 November that their vaccine candidate is 90% "effective" in preventing Covid-