Hi everyone, I am newly diagnosed and feeling overwhelmed with it all. I’m used to living a busy life and finding this a challenge. I’m looking forward to sharing experiences with you all.
My GP has referred me for an appointment with an Orthopaedic Surgeon, re: OA in both hips. When diagnosed in 2020, I was told my right side was the most severe, however since Christmas, my left side has been really bad, probably because it's had enough of compensating for my right side. I am also waiting for a left knee…
Hi everyone. I’m 46 but have been struggling for 5 years and have just been diagnosed following an ultrasound. I’ve been prescribed sulfasazaline which I begin taking tomorrow. I feel like I’ve learned to cope with the pain but will be relieved if medication will bring me some relief. I’m frustrated that I can’t do the…
Since very early on with PsA I've woken almost every night between 3-4am and the first thing I've felt is my aching, stiff hands. I usually then spend some time doing my hand exercises to ease off the stiffness before trying to get back to sleep. Last year I was referred to orthopaedics as my left middle fingers joints…
I am on the waiting list for knee surgery after suffering years of pain, now I have becoming really anxious after reading up all the horror stories people have experienced. I’ve got to have it done as I can barely walk but I’m just so scared I won’t get through this
I am awaiting basal joint replacement surgery on both thumbs, however I can find very little info online. My appointment with the surgeon was only 20 minutes long, so there was not really time to ask many questions before he said 'see you on the day'! Is there anyone here who has had similar surgery and who may have some…
Hello, I’ve been sufferer for 12 years with rheumatoid arthritis, I’m looking for advise and support.
I have just been told I need this treatment. Any advice or comments would be helpful
I'm getting married in June and I have just retried on my wedding ring, which we bought in January. The ring now no longer fits on my finger due to my RA. Can anyone recommend a type of ring or experience of what to do in this situation?
Hi all, I'm new to the community and just wanted to say hello. Has anyone out there got wrist arthritis in both wrists and if so how you coping? I have good grip and some movement but the irritation and pain is really dragging me down and day to day living is challenging 😥 This decease is a real drag..
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