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  • Re: Old VC pg 1451to1625

    hi Toni Good evening, how are you doing today? Hi thanks for that information on peri menopause etc, that’s good to know, it’s the feelings of “attraction” (you know what I mean) that are particularl…
  • Re: Old VC pg 1451to1625

    Good morning everyone Toady (()) i hope the work men turn up today. They could let you know. Have a good day. Toni (()) Maisie is home. The vet dried her milk up because of her having the gangerine. …
  • Re: Old VC pg 1451to1625

    hi toady You almost ate a beetle! my goodness, glad the beetle only has minimum PTSD lol No workmen, no phone call, that’s very annoying indeed I’m in the cracker lorry to be honest with you today I …
  • Re: Newbie with Arthritis

    hi @dani_39 and @jillj welcome to this amazing community. There’s so much help, advice, support and experience available, albeit virtual. many of us have been diagnosed with OA and had surgery way be…
  • Re: My hip op recovery diary

    Thank you for your encouraging words. I think you will be fine with an automatic. The physio told me I could have driven from four weeks with one of them, but six weeks with a manual. You do lose you…
  • Re: My hip op recovery diary

    It sounds like you are doing amazingly and finding the right balance in terms of what works for you in your situation. It’s funny, isn’t it, how different physios and consultants have different ideas…
  • Re: My hip op recovery diary

    You are doing extremely well. I am five weeks four days post op but there is no way I could walk four miles per day. But then I have M.E. so couldn't walk that far anyway not even one mile. I am find…
  • Re: Swollen legs

    @Norny I kind of agree with @PJoanne that the causes might vary. I think somehow arthritis and swollen limbs seem to go together in some way, and maybe others will agree or disagree. I don't recall h…
  • Re: Swollen legs

    Hi @ Norny I had my right hip replaced 9 weeks ago and also have swelling in my right lower leg/ankle area. I was told that the swelling could take up to 3/4 months before it improves. I still have s…
  • Re: Swollen legs

    I had a hip replacement five weeks ago on the left hand side. My left leg is still swollen. I went to the GP and he was concerned it might be a blood clot and referred me to the local hospital. After…