Hi there Im new! Have been offered a Trapeziectomy for my right thumb and am unsure if I want to go ahead. When it hurts badly I do and when its not so bad I dont! Can you help. Had anyone got a good word of encouragement for me?
I have been avoiding tomatoes as I was led to believe they are inflammatory. I have since read that is a myth so which is the case as i like tomatoes esp in a seeded bread roll with cucumber and lettuce and cheese. I've cut right down on potatoes started eating chicken instead of beef and lamb and started eating more…
I have mostly kept my problems to myself because it's hard for me to find anyone that comes even close to understanding what it's like to have constant pain and stiffness but here goes. I had an injury to my right right finger about 8 years ago (I'm 32 now). My bones/joint never quite healed correctly and over the years…
Isn't that a lovely term? I came across it in an Icelandic thriller (read in the original of course :wink: ) and it's gym-personal-trainer slang for a 'fat oldy' - well it is in Iceland so I presume it is over here: I shall ask my trainer next time I see her. I shall soon be a toothless foldy too, I need a number of…
We haven't heard from you for a little while, I hope all is well as possible with you and yours. I have been (and am) thinking of you. DD
With early osteoarthritis and sore shoulders, I'm trying to find a bra that's easy to put on, fasten up and comfortable. The front fastening bras all seem to be sports bras and these are so tight, and I find it uncomfortable pulling bras over my head. Any recommendations?
Hi all. I was diagnosed with Ocular Rosacea a few weeks ago. I've been prescribed Carmellose eye drops to use at least four times a day and will see the ophthalmologist again in a few months. The drops are in single dose units, in small phials, where the top has to be twisted off and the phial itself squeezed to put the…
I've had OA in my right hip for approx 8 years and I last saw my consultant in September and I'm not due to see him again until September this year. When I saw him last he said that I will need a hip replacement eventually but not yet as at 45 I am too young which I do understand and I was referred to physio which has been…
Hi. Has anyone used any healthcare supplements that have helped with Osteoarthritis pain relief? I would much appreciate any replies. Good health to you 🤞
Hi everyone, I am about to have total right hip replacement due to osteoarthritis. I have been suffering with awful pain in my left knee an no one is listening to me!! I believe it is referred pain and that I have torn a ligament but I am not been offered an MRI. My worry is that when I have my right hip replacement my…
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