Am I in the right place to get support from others who are waiting for replacement surgeries?
I suffer with osteoporosis/osteoarthritis and can’t wait for the sun to warm my bones! This year, the sun has come but I’m still struggling 😩
Hi there, I have been reading these posts for a while but feel ready to join the chat and could do with some advice. Been diagnosed with RA and OA. They started me on methotrexate but after a few weeks side effects were so bad with breathing etc had to come off it. Rheumatology have gave me steroids which have been a…
I have various forms of arthritis . And, as many misdiagnoses. I am unhappy with my rheumatology department. I have various health problems ,under several hospital departments, but, only the rheumatology department makes me feel totally useless. There is no warmth there. I have asked to chsnge consultants but, have heard…
Hello I was diagnosed with PsA (psioratic arthritis) after a bout of viral bronchitis in September 2022 & a subsequent high dose of cortisone. This was a shock, as although I have had two small patches of psiorasis on my elbows, I have never had a huge dose of that. I have been taking 200mg of hydroxychloroquine daily as a…
I have osteoarthritis in my right foot. I had a second steroid injection back in November which didn’t work and was due to have a check up consultation in March. Unfortunately my appointment was cancelled due to the doctors strike which I fully support but incredibly frustrating!. I’m still waiting for it to be…
I’m at the end of my rope. I have come to the conclusion that the reception/admin staff at my GP surgery don’t give a **** about me or the pain I have. I am an ex-equestrian who has hit the ground a lot of times and broken a lot of bones. I have had lower back pain since 1998, the surgeon I saw last (circa 2012) said all…
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
Hi all - I’m after more advice please. I’m doing exercises every hour at the moment, which is clocking up to over 3 hours a day and I’m wondering if I’m overdoing it? I forgot to ask the physio today. what time do people clock off from their exercises? Thanks again for all advice.
Hi, just found this site while browsing web. I have 2 arthritic hips one causing an awful lot of pain. Had a steroid injection a week ago which seems to have made pain worse. Hope to get some help from others with same problems.
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