I am awaiting a knee replacement ( may be partial or full) on my left knee. I have only just been put on the (22.12). I have pain and stiffness in this knee. I use a crutch to walk. My right knee is really painful now. I wake up with bad nerve pain and cannot bear for it to be touched. This knee hasn't been MRIed. I am…
Hello Everyone Hope you are all staying positive and as well as can be. I’m waiting for my hip replacement and I have just been told I need a full shoulder replacement. The consultant was very good but could you tell me a bit more about it? Could anyone who has had this tell me about post operative and what help would I…
I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis towards the end of last year and methotrexate was the recommended treatment. I haven’t started taking it yet as i’m a bit daunted by all the side effects you read about. The initial dose was 25mg - I asked the nurse specialist why so high a dose and they said “everyone starts on…
With hip surgery listed for a little over a week away I have been hit with feelings of shock and trauma at the thought of having surgery and how this may affect me emotionally and psychologically long term. Can you help me please?
Hi I have osteoarthritis in my left knee. I am thinking about having a steroid injection to see if this might help but don't know if this will work or not. Also I have seen knee patches you can get but again not sure if these are any good and are they safe when you are on medication. I don't find my doctors much help -…
Hope you will be able to help.i have been one of those missed from receiving a PCR test and letter to keep at home for access to antiviral meds. I followed this up with my CCG and there was an issue with coding in ny records but I do qualify for the treatment due to my meds. I followed up with 119 around the 10th Jan for a…
My leg is very swollen and bruised making it stiff and painful. This is making physio very difficult. Is this normal at this stage? Any helpful suggestions Thanks Rosy
I am 56 yrs old and have worked all my life, never had a warning or bad sickness record. I have recently started to struggle a bit at work and have had two sickness absences due to my osteoarthritus, both occasions I have had medical letters to show hospital visits and outcome, I decided to ask my employer to help me and…
i need help with my pain ive maxed out on meds but i need more any ideas please.?
Are the above effective in alleiviating some pain from inflammation in joints- mainly hip and base of thumb?
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