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Re: Val's Cafe
Morning Joan I think you should only spend short periods with cats. Being itchy is a sign you are slightly allergic to them too. Dogs are better for you. Kari has asthma anyway so needs to be extra c…2 -
Re: Confused about advice from GP
I was prescribed Naproxen but it doesn't sit well in my stomach, even with Omeprazol and my pain was still there so I stopped having it. GPs follow the standard protocol for your condition but there …1 -
Re: Confused about advice from GP
I do not take NSAIDs because of how they work in the body - can cause other problems. So paracetamol for me. My left big toe is arthritic with bunion type formation as a result. Can be very painful a…1 -
Re: Carpal Tunnel and TENS machine
Thanks for the update @SueLyn You can absolutely let us know if the putty is helpful publicly - it might help other people. Sort of 'over the garden fence' recommendations are fine.😊 It's just direct…1 -
Re: Rheumatoid and lupus overlap
Hi, Sorry you seem to be collecting diseases. I just have RA and OA. I think it's uncommon for RA and lupus to go together but certainly possible. As for the 'positive clonus reflex' I admit I've nev…1 -
Re: First Steroid Injection
Hi @ChelleFox I'm sorry you're suffering after your shopping trip - take it easy for the rest of the week with some paracetamol and hopefully it will ease up. Trish xx1 -
Re: Arthritis in hands
Hello @Cozzy and welcome to the Community. I understand what you mean about osteoarthritis in the hand, a lot of people on here have it, including me. It is worth trying to keep the joints moving as …1 -
Re: Toxic doctors put patients at risk, says NHS watchdog
Hi Trish get that mallet out 😂 best of luck with the consultant seriously and ((())) for you Toni x1 -
Re: First Steroid Injection
Really happy it's working for you. I had an injection in my knee for OA last Christmas. The next day, my wife couldn't believe it was me walking down the steps - she thought it was my 15 year old foo…1 -
Re: Val's Cafe
Joan that is just lovely to have Sue so upbeat. I know I'd be miserable if I was in plaster. Do you have friends who send funny pictures on their phones then? I do. Do you remember TJT (Tony) from he…1