I had a fall 6 weeks ago and was prescribed pain meds and anti inflammatories from my GP for pain in my hip and knee. Although I already have severe osteoarthritis in my right hip I thought it would get better but it has got significantly worse and culminated in me going to A and E today as I can barely walk and can’t…
Hello again, I’m sorry to be a nuisance but I just read about the dangers of opioid addiction in over 60’s while waiting for hip replacement etc. I’m 68 and I’m waiting for hip & shoulder replacement due to osteoarthritis. I also have severe back problems, having had surgery and many injections. I’ve also been diagnosed…
I am quite confused as a telephone consultation with a senior physiotherapist resulted in him referring me to the MSK clinic for a steroid injection in my left knee. However, she declined to give me one as she said my knee is bone on bone, so mechanical wear and tear and not inflammatory. I see a number of people on this…
Hiyi, can anybody tell me when to start wearing the tight socks please?
Hello everyone. I'd be grateful if someone could advise me about safe exercise. I have cervical instability (C3-4, C4-5,C6-7) and occipital nerve pain, pain in shoulders and thoracic spine. I'm worried that I might de-stabilise the neck even further if I exercise. Any suggestions would be very welcome! Thanks, Lynda.
Hi when I say I'm having knee surgery people automatically assume knee replacement I am too young to have it so instead I have been offered one which involves a plate being put in my knee to ease the pain To be honest I found it hard to take it in and don't really know much about it
Hello, First time poster, looking for some advice. I have recently started taking Amgevita, for my Rheumatoid Arthritis after learning that Metoject was not really having any impact. I also take hydroxychloroquine and folic acid, and wonder if anyone could advise if it is still ok to take these two on top of the Amgevita,…
Hi any advice please. I have been told to carry to and from work a new (heavy ) laptop this plus my water bottle and lunch plus my rucksack contents so 2 bags is far too much to carry with PsA & fibro. I’ve been told to reduce what I bring , but even the laptop alone is heavy . I work two days a wk and every single time by…
Hi I'm on 15mg of methotrexate injections but full of cold , please can you help with the best things to help, remedies such as olbas oil and cold and flu treatment as its getting me down now
Hi hi why do your knees give way Sometimes with osteoarthritis and is there a way to help this thank you
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