I've had OA since 41 when xrays showed bony spurs on my lower spine and since then it's spread to all my major joints (I'm now 47) and it feels like it's accelerating. However, no consultant or GP has ever taken me seriously and they always say I'm too young to have OA. So although I have a lot of pain. stiffness and daily…
Do you have any idea's on what would keep my son's bones Cracking ?? What happens is he just stands up and its starts my concern was that it had happened in ribs & i though that's just not right . I was diagnosed at age 12 J.C.A and have had it since im now 48 and have all sorts of problem's because of this . But with my…
I am on steroids for the above. Symptoms have gone totally for everyday activities but I still get pain in my legs when walking, especially on inclines. Walking is a hobby so this is rather frustrating as I cannot go on any long walks. I have tried different doses of prednisolone but it does not seem to make any…
OK should have asked GP but forgot with everything else wanted to ask what causes it and what can you do to help or prevent it getting worse???? got inflammation arther some oa and damage to neck from fall but when she examined me she said was starting with widows hump ???and ideas where can look for advice val
anyone got any advice ive been on sulfasalazine for 5 days nw and my bottom gum is a deep red colour should i be worried ?
I have just been diagnosed with Shoulder arthritis, and the GP is reccommending replacement surgery. however I am already in a wheelchair with hip and knee OA in all 4 joints, having my first hip replaced on 5th April. I am also diabetic. anyhow what I want to ask is does anyone know of any pain relief for the shoulder, I…
Hi I thought I would ask a question that at times seems to confuse most applicants from all I have read on various help forums recently, or it may be simply that it confuses me :lol: When I see posts asking for advice on completeing the array of forms we all are plagued with these days the No:1 piece of advice always…
Hello, I'm planning to appeal against my DLA decision. Is there any website that I could look up that would help me with my appeal? I tried Benefits and Work website but they want me to pay for subscription. Where should I look for help? Thank you,
Ive just been diagnosed with psoractic arthritis im only 19 and finding it hard to comes to terms wif everything im on daily DMARD's and regular steroid injections :-(
I was diagnosed following a nuclear bone scan, with OA in my knees last April. It was unexpected as I was being tested to find out what the calf pain I'd had was (turns out it was a tibial stress fracture) and I had just one 10 minute follow up appointment with the specialist who was running late and basicly discharged me…
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