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  • Re: Newly diagnosed RA and OA

    Hello @Jobo and welcome to the online community, You have been diagnosed with RA and OA and been made redundant from your job, I am not surprised you are feeling quite overwhelmed. Like many of us wh…
  • Re: Val's Cafe

    Oh Crikey Toady, I never even made the connection between the weather last night and how you must be nervously hoping the roof was okay. I am the same with the bunker as I’ve had one or two minor dri…
  • Re: Confused

    Hi @WindMystic, Oh yes - had this big time. I'm very sporty too (particularly Running) and was told by one health professional that I'd brought the severe OA I have in my knees on myself. When I repl…
  • Re: Val's Cafe

    Hi Toni toady Joan and Keef how are you all today? sorry to hear about your Enthesitis Keef Hi Joan Thanks about mum, yes she was even smiling when talking about the tea etc hi again Toni how are you…
  • Re: In denial

    Hi @Missginns - what you’re feeling is completely normal. I’m in a similar situation - get my scan results next Friday but it’s looking like OA in lumbar spine according to Xray. I just keep hoping I…
  • Re: Val's Cafe

    Hi all - still awol technically while I recover from this week and gear up for what's next, greatly assisted by a few hundred buckets of rain this evening and one of my mobiles dying, taking my abili…
  • Re: Val's Cafe

    Hi Keef BR is only 2 years old, he remembers his holiday in Portugal and has decided it’s better than nursery lol. Portugal sounds nice, also went there a long time ago on a family holiday but can’t …
  • Re: Another newbie

    Hi @SG09 I'm sorry you're suffering so much with your hand. I have offered advice to many members who, like us, are trying to cope. If you put trapeziectomy in the search bar you should find lots of …
  • Re: Hip and back osteoarthritis

    Hey! @Billy85 I had facet joint arthritis (arthritis of the spine) and was successfully fused at that level. I think though I was lucky because I had insurance as I don’t think the nhs do many of tho…
  • Re: I’m new here.

    Hello @Karenhug and welcome to the Community. We are a friendly and supportive group and I hope that will be your experience as well. I understand that you are joining to get help and support - you a…