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Re: Hello, I'm New - Misconceptions
Hi @Myjointssuck I'm totally with you on the appalling way we are treated by some medical professionals. In 2020 I had. Trapeziectomy on my left hand. Last year I went to see the physio attached to t…1 -
Re: Hello, I'm New - Misconceptions
Hello @Myjointssuck and welcome to our friendly and supportive Community. I hope that will be your experience as well. So good to hear that you finally found a doctor who did something about your art…1 -
Re: New to all this
Yes folic acid except MTX day. @Alan7690 and yes I live my life absolutely as normal. Like Jamie I always have a small hand sanitiser with me (did so pre-covid too) and am sensible. @jamieA that woma…1 -
Re: New member
Hello @Jasimons John, welcome to the Versus Arthritis online community. I see from your post that you have Osteoarthritis in your lumbar spine. Life can certainly be very difficult living with Arthri…1 -
Re: Val's Cafe
I'm here Keef I will have coffee please! Soya milk thanks! Morning Joan my car didn't get 'best in show' none of them did. Maybe it was just to acknowledge that it is lovely and special I think. Than…2 -
Re: Val's Cafe
Good morning everyone Kitty (()) I hope everything is going alright for you (()) Toady (()) Good luck with the workmen I hope they do a good job. Have a good day (()) Barbara (()) love to you and Mr …2 -
Re: New to all this
Hi @Alan7690 Yes I take 5mgs of folic acid the 6 days of the week I don't take MTX. Yes I still go shopping and I use the bus and train - though not at rush hour. I still do most things but I'm just …1 -
Re: New to all this
Hi @Alan7690 I find that the day (or 2 days) after my MTX I get fatigued.It was worst when I was on 20mgs MTX but it was reduced to 10mgs after I was put on biologics. I've learned to not fight it an…1 -
Re: Walking poles / Norwegian poles
Hi @Sooze I walk almost every day using my walking poles. They do help take some pressure off my joints and back. Also they give some stability. Mine are quite a cheap make, but they do have a spring…2 -
Re: Walking poles / Norwegian poles
Hi @Sooze, First off, I really rate walking poles - light, adjustable, don't sink in grass, spread weight evenly and you look like a pro hiker using them. Will the exercise aggravate your condition? …3
