Anyone know what my options may be for severe degeneration of mtp due to osteo-arthritis? Have recently found out that that is why I am struggling to walk. I have called helpline, but they are busy but should call back in a couple of days. I have an appointment with a consultant but that is 6 weeks ago, so am trying to…
Hello everyone I would like some advice please. I had a right hand Trapeziectomy 4 weeks ago. I need the left one doing as well, and as my left hand is weak and painful, I am struggling a bit with the right in a splint. I went for physio this week and was told I am slow to regain movement in my thumb and must have a low…
Hi everyone I’m doing well arthritis wise and have been told it has gone into remission which is great news. However, I’m currently on hydroxychloroquine and sulfasalazine and over the past couple of months I’ve had one illness after the other. Throat infections, cold and coughs etc. My question is do you think it’s worth…
Hi it's been quite a while since I last posted I've been suffering in silence so to speak after two cancellations I finally had my op a total hip replacement with a ceramic head I'm on my ninth week post op I can walk up to a mile in one go but I'm sore & tired after I've got the Meds down to three zapain 30mg & three…
Hi Everyone, sorry not been about for a while, had a bout of illness/bugs then went away for a week got back last Monday! Went on a cruise that stopped in Amsterdam and we got tickets for the 'My Name Is Prince Exhibition' that I have wanted to go to. It was absolutely outstanding!! I'm still using my wheelchair on…
For those of you who are new to methotrexate this is a reminder that meth can make the skin more photosensitive so, no matter how weak we think the sun may be, it's time to break out the sunscreen. I use factor 30. DD m0150 m0150 m0150
Hi all I am 65, live in the UK with a number of conditions and had a Trapeziumectomy 3 weeks ago. If anyone has gone through this I have some questions. How long before you got enough function to drive, and it would not damage it and was allowed to drive? I was told I cannot, not for at least another 8 weeks, its been…
I have pain in the lower quadrant of my abdomen ie below the belly buttor - to the left and a bit to the right. I know some of it is to do with IBS but I am also being told that some of it is to do with my hip . adductor muscles. Does this make sense , does anyone else have smimlar problem
I'm not long back from a trip to Germany and sadly on the way back it was hell. I flew with Ryan Air because of the cost. I found the whole process difficult online and phone due to having epilepsy and struggling to read small print. The German Red Cross at the airport were amazing, I was taken in a wheelchair to the check…
Are you more likely to suffer tendon injury, muscle strains, etc. with arthritis? Is osteo or rheumatoid more likely to cause issues with other connective tissue stuff like that? I used to be very active. Working out 6 days a week, lifting weights (pretty heavy weights, too), cardio kickboxing, running. You name it. I…
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