I have reactive arthritis after having a c section, the arthritis returned last year after 3 bouts of tonsillitis and again this year after 6 bouts of tonsillitis, I have had a steroid injection to control it, I am in a little pain at the moment as the last injection was in between bouts of this years tonsillitis, I am…
I have very, very severe (surgeons words) end stage Osteoarthritis in my left hip. I'm on the list for a replacement in January. I work (I have to - life is tough) and my right leg was fully amputated years ago. It is not in any way an exageration to say that I am in agony. The pain runs all down my left leg, my ankle…
Hello I have been struggling with pain over the last 3 years and recently given a diagnosis of mild osteoarthritis of the hip, both hips but the left hip worse than the other. I try to stay active, I've always enjoyed walking and jogging and manage the pain with paracetamol and codeine. However, lately I have noticed my…
I have had RA for 13 years and have been going on and off to the gym ever since a was in my teens (46 now). Today i had my first sauna, followed by a turkish bath and then when i got home i wondered if I'd done the right thing. I read up on the internet that saunas are more suitable than turkish baths because the humidity…
Approx 12 years ago I was diagnosed with the above, I have managed up until now with pain killers and arthroscopies. I am now due for a TKR on my right knee 29th Oct, and then my left knee at some stage in the future. I have been in terrible pain and find it very difficult to walk most days, yet for the past week I have…
I have my first appointment to see Rheumatologist in a couple of weeks. I suffer in pain and stiffness in my feet, knees, hips, back, neck, wrists and fingers. My GP has prescribed me naproxen 500mg. I was wandering if I continue to the naproxen leading up to my appointment with the consultant? Or should I stop taking the…
My gp did a blood test and diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis (it affected only my knees to start with) and was prescribing tablets to help, he then told me I dont have arthritis and put it down to over flexible joints. This was five years ago and I am now in pain everyday and most mornings my hands and wrists are extremely…
hello, I'm a little confused, have been having symptoms of RA for a while (stiffness, swelling, hot joints), I'm post partum (10 months) so was hoping it was just that but it hasn't gone away, so was sent for full bloods and RF test etc, RF came back high 298. and so sent for the CCP which came back as low at 1.4. Is this…
Hello, it's me again. I've been trying to get some clear picture of what can and can't be done after a hip replacement op. Very difficult. Of course the medics understandably stress the good things: freedom from pain etc and they will keep on about how soon you can drive after the op. They don't seem to realise that not…
Hello me again. I live in Rutland and have been looking for a local support group without much joy. Could do with something in the day time as I don’t get out much at night. Would welcome any ideas. JT x
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