Hi - I was first diagnosed in 2016. Am a full-time teacher but beginning to feel it now. Wondering whether there are any others who work or worked in education? Any tips?
Hello everyone! I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis today…at 37. I never knew this was something that happened this young. Mine is very far progressed, I have no tissues left in my feet or ankles, and 50% left of my knees. My rheumatologist told me my option was pain management for the “massive” (his words) bone spurs on…
Hello, this is my first post. I have osteoarthritis is my neck which I manage fairly well. However I now have joint pain pretty much all over. It’s come on rapidly, over a few months. It affects my sleep, my job, hobbies and recently mental health . I’ve been trying to get a diagnosis but feel fobbed off by my GP. I can’t…
Hi. I have had to finally accept that my vocation as a RN is at an end now. The pain, reduced immobility, fatigue etc is my life.
Hello everyone I live in South Wales and hope that there are others who live in the same area as me. I’m interested in joining a walking group if there one. Anyone belong to it? Anyone interested in joining one?
Am retired from long career in NHS having had osteoarthritis for around 20yrs. Originally commencing in knees but now in neck and impacting other joints. Few hobbies I have left to me around music, I.e playing guitar are now also increasingly problematic. Interested to hear from anyone particularly those with neck and…
Hi I’m called Nicky I am 48. I was recently diagnosed with osteoarthritis of lower back. I also have it mildly in knees and hands. GP prescribed co-codamol and basically said thats all he can do. Today my pain is awful. I have always been active walking and running having completed a half marathon. Any tips would be…
I have a replaced left hip and severe arthritis in both knees and back. I was referred to U of T MUO but their follow up for test precept is not adequate. I fell four times in February. I fear spinal stenosis is teaming up with osteo arthritis and seasonal allergies to decrease my mobility. I could use suggestions on…
Hi I was diagnosed with RA 8 months ago and was taking Methotrexate 20mg weekly and Hydroxychloroquine 400mg daily. For 3 days a week I was tired, feeling sick, generally unwell so now my consultant changed from MTX to Leflunomide 20mg daily. Now after 2 weeks I'm feeling painful joints, especially knees, toes, wrists and…
Hi! I'm new here. I have osteo in one knee and ankle - same leg. Could I ask how people have coped with long flights re wearing compression socks or compression tights? I have a 17 hour flight coming up and want to know what I should buy. Thank you! Athena
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