I'm due to have a THR and I've been looking at details of what happens afterwards. There are videos showing how to move around/get into bed/put your shoes on etc without dislocating a new hip. Then there are lots of useful gadgets to help with dressing and raised toilet seats etc. What I'd like to know is how long do you…
I've had arthritis in both my feet for four years and been having problems with my hips on and off, unable to roll over in bed when trying to sit up to get out of bed and getting dressed, some days I just can't move and spend most of it in bed and lots of pain. I've had two x-rays on both my hips that showed nothing.…
Hi - not been on here for a while but maybe you can help? I am a teacher and my 'arthritis journey' began in earnest 3 years ago. I had a THR in Feb 2010. It has now been discovered that I have severe degenerative arthritis in both hips / knees/ back/ankles/ wrists. I am in a lot of pain and discomfort at all times -…
Hi, I have OA in my feet, knees and fingers (swelling joints and problems with my thumbs. On wakening each morning, I find that my fingers are stiff and a couple of them painful when I bend them. It wears off during the day. Is this just another sympton of OA? Or could it be something else? Thanks. Pheebs
Hi, not sure what happened to my previous try at typing this message, but it seems to have disappeared for some reason, so will have another try. I should be very glad if you could give me any advice please. I know DLA is available to those under 65 with mobility problems, but from what I understand, it is not available if…
Hi everyone. I have OA and my back is very badly affected resulting in severe pain which affects my mobility and almost everything I try to do. Have just returned from yet another visit to my GP this morning. She is really trying to get my pain relief sorted, but we are not having much success at the moment. I cannot take…
I am currently in somerset and MAY be moving to scotland in the next 12 month - does the NHS automatically continue with my anti tnf drug supply regardless of where I am situated or is there a post code lottery for continued support when I move. How do I stand legally also?
Hi my names Angela and I just found out Las week I have arthritis in my hips and pelvis.I loved to go running and keeping fit on my wii and sumba.I asked my doctor about running and was told that this was high impact exercise and would inflame my joints.I started to go power walking but this does not make me feel like I've…
Hi I have always had bad knees. At the age of 16 I went to my GP as my knees kept swelling up, the GP said he couldn't do anything until he actually see them swollen up. this was impossible to arrange an appointment as the swelling would usually only last 24 hours. They seemed to get a bit better once i got to university…
My doctor refer me to a rheumatologists as test for ENA were positive plus the ANTI RO was detected aand it was very high at 65.0. the ENA screening was at 2.80 high.Anti nuclear factor positive.I have pain in my feet hips shoulders knee feet and even my hands.the doctor put me on morphine that seems to help. I also get…
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