Hi, I'm guessing other people will be trying to manage their pain without painkillers... I've had long term severe IBS and after a huge effort managed to get rid of it with a very careful diet and following nutritional advice. Severe OA in both knees started 3 months ago and I can hardly walk and my sleep is really…
Hi was wondering has anyone had their hip replacements 4 weeks apart, I have date for first hip next Month and the second one 4 weeks later, I'm extremely nervous and anxious about it as I don't know how I'm going to be able to recover, as I don't have a good leg both hips are as bad as each other, I can't walk barely take…
Hi, New to site. I have osteoarthritis in my left ankle, had it diagnosed 10 years ago. Up to last year I was able to lead a normal ish life with it, however this last year has been a nightmare. I'm now on naproxen 500mg, changed my insoles, tried different diets, physio's, tens machine which does ease the pain allowing me…
Hello everyone I've joined the group just to be able to chat to people in a similar situation. I've had problems with my knee since Sept. I've not even seen a GP yet, just a trainee and physio. When I asked for a xray the Physio just said I can tell it's arthritis and a xray isnt necessary. But i think i have damaged my…
Hi, I've been newly diagnosed with RA. Had my second steroid injection yesterday, 11 weeks after my first. My Consultant said DMARDs would be next because of the short time between flares. I'm honestly feeling panicked by it all.
Hi guys. Wonder if anyone can answer my question. I did phone the verses arthritis helpline, but they couldn’t confirm. Do I need to stop taking my Methotrexate before I have my covid Vaccine? I’ve only recently started mex, and don’t really want to to interrupt that. Thanks.
I’m having my knee replacement in June and wondered what clothes to take when I go in, also does a spinal affect your bladder
Hi I’m due my sixth covid vaccine soon. Has anyone else had their sixth one and how did you feel getting it? Just seems a lot of vaccine. Wouldn’t feel as wary if more people were eligible but so few are for the spring booster. Not sure of take up either. Will vulnerable people always have to have two vaccines a year???…
I have had RA for a long time. The past two months I was having left knee pain and spasms. I finally received my diagnosis and it was Osteoarthritis. I almost panic but really it is a mental thing as to how I handle it. So I m dealing with it like a newborn. I figured I will exercise, do pool therapy and go from there. I m…
Hi I’m Kaz. I have osteoarthritis and feel like I live my life in pain. On pain killers from gp but nothing seems to help. Has anyone any advice on alternative remedies they have tried
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