Arthritis symptoms and relief

New to this site have RA officially since august 2014 prescribed methatroxate  love to hear your thought on this drug thanks

Hi Mmcard, I have been on Methotrexate since 2010 , not for  Rheumatoid Arthritis,( though I know this is prescribed for RA), but for Cerebral Vascilitis, I have had very few problems with it , just occasionaly mouth ulcers, a small price to pay, for still being alive! So far it keeps my condition under control combined with prednisilone, pain in muscles and joints is one of my symptoms, which although not banished , are reasonably bearable.A monthly blood test is obligatory , as this is quite a"Nasty" drug and can have severe side effects.I wish you luck, and hope your RA is kept stable on it.

I'm on methotrexate too, no side effects so far (4 years) I am very bad though, got fed up of having blood tests so stopped, been told off by my doctor after not going for a year. Now we've agreed I have them done every 3 months!

I have had no symptoms of RA for 4 years but recently doctor stopped my prednisolone and I have been achy all over since. (I did fall over recently and seriously hurt the muscles in one arm, now I dont know what is aches from RA and what from the fall, although that was 3 weeks ago now)

I'm planning to ask if I can go back on prednisolone, anyone else had same issue please?

I am new to group, have osteoarthritis in,most joints, hips been replaced. Taking cocodamol and tramadol also hot water bottle, can do very little, love to knit,crochet and sew so can only do little at time. Wish they could find cure

Hi I am also new to this site.  I have oesteoarthiritis is wrists and 3 prolapsed discs in lower back and one in neck.  Just looking for tips

I have found tat the use of arnica tablets and a teaspoon of the strong manuka honey really helps it does take around a month to start to have noticeable effects but is worth it and they are natural so no nasty side effects and are widely available.

Charlie. 

@charlie83 where do you buy the manuka honey? and the arnica in tablets? thanks :)

Hi I'm new to this site, I have arthritis in both my hands wrists shoulders and knees, I'm going to hospital on the 15th June to hopefully see how they are going to help me.some days I can hardly move.

im 52, does anyone no what they can do to help the hands and wrists as they are the worst for me at the moment. Thank you x

Hi I am also new to this site . I have it in my hands mostly I can't wear rings as I can't get them over my knuckles I have had to get my wedding ring cut off as that seems to be the worst finger just looking for tips on ways to get some relief from the pain thank you

Hiya everyone

             I have just joined this site,at least i know now that there are other sufferers out there just trying to cope with osteoarthritis in their own way,i have it in my hands,knees and feet,some days are better than others but on a bad day makes me miserable.Have noticed as it gets worse in my finger joints that my nails are now not growing very well,flaking and breaking off,has anyone else suffered this? Just wondered if it was connected.Any feedback and pain relief tips would be much appreciated,thank you x