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Current topics:

• - RA and the COVID vaccine: What do you think?
  Hi all, I was hoping to hear some of your thoughts about the COVID vaccine. I just saw my rheumatologist the other day and he assured me that I could get the vaccine with no hesitation. I'm on oral m
• - Does your rheumatoid arthritis affect your sleep? Share your tips!
  People with rheumatoid arthritis may find that pain or discomfort prevents them from falling asleep. Not sleeping well can have an impact on the severity of a person's symptoms, as well as their gener
• - How long did it take to get your RA diagnosis?
  There is not specific test which can help diagnose Rheumatoid Arthritis. The diagnosis is established based on a host of data collected through symptoms observation, symptoms history, and various test

Current topics:

• - Methotrexate: experiences, opinions and advice
  Have you already been treated by methotrexate for your Rheumatoid Arthritis? If yes, tell other patients about your experience: what dosage were your prescribed, whether you have had any side effects,
• - Constantly nauseous from RA medicines - Any advice?
  Hi I’m on methotrexate injections Whig I do on a Monday morning I take 1 naproxen tablet every other day in the morning all though I should take 2 a day 1 hydroxcychloroquine  and 2 coracten tablet
• - 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

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• - Can't Apply for PIP (DLA) Must Be Attendance Allowance Because I'm too old. Anyone Applied for Attendance Allowance in UK
  HI,  Just wondered if anyone has applied for attendance allowance; in place of PIP (DLA) because of age; over 65. ?? I'm in the process of filling in the form. Help and advise appreciated.I'm real
• - Total hip replacement: Can you share any advice?
  Suffering badly with hip pain due for a total hip replacement soon with covid it has been cancelled several times over the last two years has any body got advice for me also pain relief your help and
• - Having trouble getting my knee operation scheduled because of COVID-19
   Dear all I started with my left knee, in October. 2018 I saw the consultant, he sent me to physiotherapist.  In November 2018, my left hip started. The pain from both, was very uncomfortable.  I

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:

• - 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
• - Bone spurs: do you get them and where?
  Hello, Bone spurs (extra bits of bone, which feel like hard lumps, that form around the affected joint) are unfortunately a symptom of osteoarthritis that many people are impacted by. Do you get bone

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
• - Pain medication
  There are different types of pain and ainti-inflammatory medications that can help you reduce pain due to osteoarthritis. Analgetics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, corticosteroids... wh
• - 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

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
• - 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-
• - Are you going to continue to wear a face mask after you've had both vaccine jabs?
  I've been thinking about this since I had my first jab 3 weeks ago. I see many advantages in continuing to wear a face mask ~LESS pollution, less bugs leading to chest and other infections, lowering