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Diagnosed 1979 as a young child. Currently on methotrexate 10mg & folic acid, tramadol 100mg 2/day, solpadol 7/day. 2 hips and 2 knees replaced under spinal anaesthetic in succession over 2 years. Broken femur complication of last knee operation.
Not employed. Single lives at home with parents
Juvenile chronic arthritis diagnosed 1990. Initially NSAIDs, then methotrexate but nausea & then oral steroids from age 15. Finger tendon repair & hip replacement (01) Currently Anti-TNF Humira injected 2/month, indometacin, co-codamol & Lansoprazole.
Student, single, no children. Lives at home with mother.
Diagnosed seronegative RA '97 but symptoms since '77 after flu-like virus. Took Opren but side-effects so chose homeopathy. Mid '90s significant disease progression & began DMARDS, but side-effects. Now 6 weekly Depomedrone injections (120mg), physio & hydrotherapy.
Full time Network Manager for arthritis charity, single, no children.
Diagnosed April 1997 after sudden onset of symptoms and admission to hospital. RA widespread leading to initial depression. Side-effects from Methotrexate so now taking Leflunomide 20mg/day, Rofecoxib 12.5mg/ alternate days and pain killers as required.
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Diagnosed 1977 after shoulder pains. Diclofenac retard 100mg/day, Methotrexate 15mg/week & 5mg/day folic acid. Partial wrist & 2 finger joints replaced, thumb tendon repairs, 6 toe joint operations, ankle fusion & a back operation (not due to RA).
Retired physiotherapist, married with two adult children. Part private healthcare (latest surgery).
Diagnosed '79 with rapid onset after glandular fever. Various foot surgery undergone and hand surgery planned. Symptom relief from physio/ hydrotherapy & some complementary therapies/diets. Currently Coproxamol, Methotrexate, folic acid & occasional NSAID.
Housewife, divorced with two children born after RA onset. Symptoms subsided during 1st pregnancy, then got worse and no remission in 2nd pregnancy.
Jane has had titanium hip resurfacing on both of her hips. She was proactive in choosing the type of hip replacement which she felt would be most suitable for her. Operations in 2005 and 2007
Jane is university professor and carries out research and teaching. She is married and has 2 children. Her ethnic background is white British.
After experiencing pain for five years Dorothea had her hip replaced earlier this year. The operation was successful and subsequent difficulties she experienced are due to an ongoing spinal condition. Operation in January 2010
Dorothea is a widow and has grown up 3 children. She is a retired primary school teacher. Dorothea’s ethnic background is white British.
