The other day, I realised I’ve spent a third of my life being unwell/disabled/whatever. Every time I think I’ve reached a point of acceptance and it begins to feel easier, something changes and I’m angry and sad all over again. Perhaps you don’t ever really accept some things, perhaps it doesn’t get easier or better or…
Got 2 appointments through, got my C.T appointment for my Right knee on the 20th July and my Knee class appointment for 7th September. So now waiting on pre-assessment and the big one!! The operation date!! t115006
My big sister is visiting us. We went into town, she Mr SW and myself. We didn't know how much walking might be involved so we took the wheelchair. All went well until Mr SW spied a beautiful golf bag in a charity shop. £12. Unfortunately complete with rubbishy and heavy clubs but.... We tried to work out how to get back…
Well, my dratted left shoulder is playing up yet again - tendonitis, the OA and muscular issues. I saw a GP Wednesday who has referred me - yet again - for physio locally. However, because this problem "keeps recurring" (her words), she also said I needed an injection into the joint. My actual named GP does these at my…
I have just been diagnosed with RA to the knees,writs and fingers and had my first steroid shot but today painful in the wrists and fingers and was wondering if turmeric or ginger or any herbal meds are good for this condition. Im 50 years old and this has all came as a shock to the system and my doctor has prescribed me…
And I'm loving it :D It's about 5 degrees cooler than previously and the difference is wonderful. My joints are easier, I'm less 'wilted' and I can actually do things without feeling drained. The family came on Saturday and one of our grandson's eyes was totally glued up with hayfever by the time he'd biked the 5-6 miles…
I know this has probably been gone over countless times and I’ve read a lot of stuff in the forum using the search so I hope making a new post isn’t a problem(after all if everyone just searched and never posted the place would be quiet). What are the best things that can make day to day life easier? My mum likes to be…
The nurse is coming this morning to get me started on Benepali - and I’ve got a cold sore developing nicely on my top lip (forgot to use my sunscreen on Saturday. Drat!). Knowing what I know about the herpes virus, I think starting a biologic today is probably not a good idea. Any thoughts from more experienced biologic…
I had a hip replacement last May and have been back at the gym for some months now. I used to power lift and recently felt ready to start deadlifting again, using reasonably light weights, just to test the water. However, something is niggling at the back of mind whether it's going to cause issues or abnormal wear and tear…
Hi, I have just been diagnosed with AS after having had an MRI. The scan didn't show any active inflammation but showed there had been some in the right SI joint with some osteoporosis on the thoracolumbar area of the spine. Today the doctor at the hospital did some different measurements and said I had limited movement…
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