5 Differences Between Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Hi I have both of these conditions. Its a struggle daily but I carry on working and recently started on hydroxychloroquine. I'm interested to hear from others who are new to this dmard. 

Really interesting article and important cause a lot of people have missconceptions. Sorry to hear you have both llilac.

I know there has been talk to change Rheumatoid arthritis to something else to make the distinction between this and osteo more clear. I have tried hydroxychloroquine but sadly didn't work for me. I hope it does the trick for you.

I take Celebrex  (celecoxib)  and it has helped greatly, I have Osteoarthritis I don't know about the wear and tear part,  as I started with this in my early thirty's,  Celebrex also helps with my Fibromyalgia pain too.

Hi everyone.  I've had osteoarthritis (OA) which started in my mid-20's, especially in my fingers and neck and the joints affected have probably increased over the past 40 or so years.  Although I was relatively young when it first appeared, this "runs" in my Mothers' family and is often inherited.  I think the best advice I can give to anyone is to remain as active as physically possible i.e. seek reliable and valid information from medical personnel, Arthritis organisations etc re: what specific exercises may help maintain maximum flexibility, hydrotherapy, swimming etc may also help with this and aid pain relief.  Never give up, try to remain as positive and strong as possible and although, not always easy, a sense of humour can be invaluable. x

I have rheumatoid arthritis and on hydroxychlodridquinne been on it for years its purpose suppress the RA and slow down the disease but think mine celebrated but my consultant won't change medication as took me ages to get use to them as I have IBS which is due lactose intolerant every tablet I take I feel sick cos of the coatings are lactose I can only take capsule but if I don't take medication my condition be worst plus I have 90% per cent RA and fibromyalgia at the moment in constant pain morphine works sometimes had operation on feet to straighten toes went wrong more crooked know than before know disable homebound can't walk in shoes or stand for long I got another operation in January amputate tops of toes and pinned toes tendons

Hi I,m new to the groups I have rheumatoid as well as OA,I,m in my 70,s was diagnosed at 41 so not an easy life,started off on Methotrexate for a year which helped,but now just painkillers and injections,as having had colon cancer a few years back,am not allowed the strong meds to go through my stomach,was interested to know what the patches are like and if they help xPattiex