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  • Re: Unsure of what to do

    Absolutely write down everything you want to discuss. 100% it's so easy to forget what you wanted to talk about and come home feeling cross with yourself. Good luck for 15th @deedles @Sable42 I hope …
  • Re: I don't know where to turn

    Welcome @Sable42 to the online community It sounds like you have been having a really difficult time. The PA, gall bladder, ankle and now major flares leaving you drained and struggling with fatigue.…
  • I don't know where to turn

    I work about 17 hours a week on my feet in a shop. I was diagnosed with PA 4 years ago but at first it was just sausage fingers and a painful toe. I ust got on with doing my 27 hours a week that I wa…
  • Re: Facet joint arthritis

    Hi @ScaryMary As others say, my pain has radiated to the lower back and I really don't know which pain is worse. After visiting the surgeon, he has suggested to have both hips replaced simultaneously…
  • Re: Facet joint arthritis

    I saw the consultant this week. From the injections it's clear that my hips are the main problem. I had 3 weeks following the injections when my hips felt free and no stiffness. So now it looks like …
  • Re: Facet joint arthritis

    I had facet joint arthritis and was fused 10 years ago. Been great since until my hip now started playing up. I now need a thr. Anyway I’ve since been doing a lot of research into thr after spinal fu…
  • Re: Facet joint arthritis

    Thanks @frogmorton Whatever the plan is I hope it is undertaken quickly and the end result works! Like everyone here I'm fed up with arthritis and feeling sick with pain Love n hugs Trish xx
  • Re: Facet joint arthritis

    Morning @ScaryMary Sorry to hear you are in so much pain. Maybe the following links would be of use ?? Five ways to help manage back pain | Versus Arthritis What helps hip pain? | Versus Arthritis Ta…
  • Facet joint arthritis

    I have osteoarthritis in my hips but my consultant think my symptoms of mild pain, stiffness and inability to walk far are more due to my lower back. Possibly facet joint arthritis. Does anyone have …
  • Re: Scared

    Hi @Fedupnow , thank you for posting on the community and welcome! So sorry to hear that you're going through that at the moment but you are definitely not alone. I went through something similar, my…