Hi I had a hip replacement last Friday 3rd March and am feeling very tired and emotional. What is the best type of chair to sit in? How often should I do my exercises? What is the easiest way to take a shower? How long do I need to use walking aids eg. walking frame, crutches etc? So many questions but I know you all will…
Hi all I read somewhere that the barometric pressure, I.e. the atmosphere affected Rheumatoid Arthritis. I dismissed this thinking how could the air pressure possibly make any difference. I've had RA for 3 years. However unusually I felt better once during a warm spell. when i checked the air pressure was 1005 millibars. I…
Saw an orthopaedic surgeon yesterday. To my dismay he told me I have arthritis in both my hips my left hip being the worst so needs replacing.im due to go on holiday with my family soon . I really don't feel like I want to go i dont want to be a burden does anyone have any ideas for pain relief? Thankyou in advance xx
Hi, thank you for accepting me, not quite sure what to expect from this group but thought I would give a try, I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my hips and facet joints in my back last year though had suffered pain since 2018, I'm in pain constantly , I've tried the steriod injection into my spine which worked for few…
Saturday 20 May 2023 12:00 - 14:00 Wellcome Collection, 183 Euston Road, London NW1 2BE The event, run by Wellcome and partnered by Versus Arthritis, will take a look back at the history of research into rheumatoid arthritis treatment. Research funded by Versus Arthritis led to the development of a new class of drugs,…
Excerpt from ITV news: POLITICS Mon, 08 May 2023 End the 8am scramble': GP booking systems to be overhauled under new plans Patients will be able to contact their GPs for an appointment more easily under government proposals to improve access to primary care. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) said practices…
16 weeks after full knee replacement, still doing physio. Knee area still numb , swelling occurs.Still off work , feels just the same prior to the operation. Am I being impatient?
Hi, osteoA in hands, shoulders, AnkSpond in spine, 62 years old, GP prescribed morphine patches and codeine over a year ago, now increased the morphine but feeling dreadful. Is anyone else on this combo? Will I feel better? Or should I ask for something different, thank you
Hello I'm new to this forum and have found it so helpful and informative. I would like some advice, I have only just realised that my bad flare ups of knee pain happens around the beginning of the year Jan/ Feb winter time and wondered if there is anything I can do to lessen or avoid! As it seems it's winter when I get a…
Was diagnosed with RA in my hands a few weeks ago. Started taking hydroxychoroquine 4 weeks ago, so not sure if it will work just yet. BUT have now started with pain in both shoulders. Not too bad during the day with painkillers, but how does everyone else manage to get any sleep ? Waking up multiple times in pain, HELP,…
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