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Interview CP48

Pain following myelogram (test) for disc damage in 1978. Diagnosed Arachnoiditis 1992. Pain management: In-patient NHS pain management programme. Current medication: None.

  • Background

    Writer/driver; married; 2 children.

  • Age at interview 61
  • Sex/Gender Male

    • Interview CP41

    Back and shoulder pain following fall at home in 1999. Spinal osteoarthritis. Treatments: Epidural steroid injections. TENS. Physiotherapy. Current medication: oxycodone (Oxycontin) Past medication: gabapentin.

  • Background

    Retired health visitor; divorced; 3 children.

  • Age at interview 73
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview CP42

    Spinal pain. Pain started 1997. Pain management: Advice about pain management from complementary therapist. Current medication: co-dydramol. Past medication: co-codamol.

  • Background

    Press officer; single.

  • Age at interview 24
  • Sex/Gender Male

    • Interview CP33

    Back, leg and shoulder pain following road traffic accident 1986. Treatments: Nurse led pain clinic for advice and medication. Current medication: amitriptyline, co-codomal. Past medication: opioid (Diconal), diazepam, temazepam.

  • Background

    Unemployed plant mechanic; married; 3 children, 2 stepchildren.

  • Age at interview 41
  • Sex/Gender Male

    • Interview 27

    RA diagnosed 1975 after stiff fingers. Elbow replacement '91 and 2 toe operations. Currently Methotrexate 10mg/week & folic acid 6/7 days, daily Cyclosporin 150mg, Diclofenac 100mg suppository, co-codamol as required and Losarlyn 100mg (blood pressure).

  • Background

    Voluntary part time school support assistant, married with 2 children. Remission of symptoms during pregnancy.

  • Age at interview 45
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview 25

    Juvenile chronic arthritis diagnosed '85, on steroids since. Hip replacements age 23 & 32, 2 knees together at 36 & wrist/hand ops. Currently Methotrexate, Prednisolone, Rofecoxib & Tramadol. Cinnarizine & Stemetil for side effects - balance loss & nausea.

  • Background

    Bank clerk, retired age 33 (due to RA). Single living with parents.

  • Age at interview 37
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview 24

    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.

  • Background

    No details given.

  • Age at interview 52
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview 23

    Psoriasis age 17. Rapid onset RA diagnosed seronegative '86. Various DMARDS tried and complementary therapies/diet helped. Stroke '00, blood disorder & Sjogrens. Currently Steroids, Dihydrocodeine, Vioxx. 2 new knees/1 hip/2 shoulders & right thumb fusion

  • Background

    Unemployed catering consultant. Cohabiting with partner.

  • Age at interview 38
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview 16

    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).

  • Background

    Retired physiotherapist, married with two adult children. Part private healthcare (latest surgery).

  • Age at interview 63
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview 15

    Diagnosed '85 after 2 hospital stays for groin pain; decreased mobility & sleep disruption. Side-effects on Gold injections & Methotrexate. Has steroid pulses/joint injections & daily Meloxicam 7.5mg & 2-4 co-codamol. Starts Anti-TNF in 2 wks. Operation on toes planned.

  • Background

    Retired (on health grounds) lab assistant, married with two adult children.

  • Age at interview 57
  • Sex/Gender Female