I saw a consultant at the start of March with a view to having a 2nd hip replacement or back surgery or both. He referred me for an MRI and some tests prior to seeing him again. Those never happened due to covid 19 and its not clear if or when they will take place. In the mean time the level of stiffness in my back when I…
I need to bandage my ankle to provide some pain support but my back and hip is so stiff I simply cannot reach, does anyone have any helpful tips
When I used to post in the old Arthritis Care Forum you got an email notification of responses to posted topiics, does that still exist
I am 51 and was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in both my knees this was 2 years ago now I had X-ray and was told over the phone I had osteoarthritis and I could go on waiting list for steroid injections . I’m still waiting my knees are getting worse my mobility is getting harder . I ring my doctors say how much pain I’m in…
8 weeks in, worst time of my life. I’m on steroids starting new drugs, can life ever be normal?
In alot of pain and now my fingers going numb
My mum & I both have arthritis in different form mainly in our knees. My mum walks with 2 sticks at the moment & I spend every minute of my spare time at her bungalow. Me & my husband are thinking of either putting a garden room building in the garden so we can live there or selling both our properties & move in together.…
I have arthritis left and right hip joint from 7 years. Disease cause excessive pain while I walk. I must use frequently elbow crutch. Pain and stiffeness seriously affect my mobility to carry out daily tasks. I am on a waiting list for surgery. I applied online for blue badge and they sent me request by email for provide…
I find GPs have been of no help. Each and every can only suggest physiotherapy and harmful pain killing drugs. Are there any GPs who actually have osteoarthritis? I think that those who have may have a better understanding of what patients are trying to explain as well as current research. I am fed up with the terms "wear…
I have been housebound and unable to walk for the past 20 months and despite x-rays showing that I need a hip and knee replacement, I have been refused treatment because my weight is above the BMI of 25 my health authority has placed on such operations. I am desperately trying to find a hospitals that do not have these…
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