Firstly, many apologies for the short notice. The cold weather has addled my brain, not helped by the fact I've had severe tendonitis yet again in my left shoulder, so I've been in flaming agony most of the week! (Even took yesterday off sick with it - says a lot for me that!). Tomorrow (1st March) I have a further…
I've joined on behalf of my husband who is not good with computers? He's 84 years old and had osteoarthritis for many years, he's had 3 hip replacements and one knee and waiting for a second knee. He has been taking Naproxen 250, for years. About 3 months ago his Naproxen was increased to 500 as he is having so much pain.…
hello, i have OA in my hip and fingers can anyone recommend any herbal treatments that actually work?.
hello, does anyone use plant or herbal remedies to deal with the pain if so which ones?.
Hello all. Its been a while since ive last posted on this forum hope everyone is ok and are getting by ok. I'm wondering whether anyone have been taking any of these tablets (Wockhardt CoCodamol 30/500mg) in the past, the reason why i am asking is because ive had to find another brand of cocodamol because this brand has…
Tomorrow I have an appointment at 1pm which guarantees misery, pain and general unpleasantness: I would appreciate some positive thoughts (and gin) to help me through. I have put off going to the dentist for years and now my cowardice is rightly coming home to roost. One of the double teeth on the bottom right (which is…
Probably an unguided one. I'm really a bit of a pacifist but Mr SW is not a good wheelchair driver. Truth be told he's not even a good driver but please don't tell him that :wink: He thinks it's all the others and, to that end, keeps up a running commentary on their errors :roll: Normally I can walk round supermarkets but…
Hi guys, I'm trying to get a diagnosis. For the past month I've had joint pain that started with my fingers, developed symmetrically, and spread to my feet, shoulders, hips, etc. I also have eye dryness. However, I don't have swelling, redness or stiffness. My tests are also negative. Therefore my rheumatologist didn't…
I have chronic arthritis (spine and hips)and I need advice on buying good mattress and a reasonably priced adjustable bed. Any advice would be appreciated. Regards
After having OA most of my life I have just been referred to a orthopaedic consultant, I having been wondering why it took so many years to get a referral and then a warning of 'don't be surprised if you get refused', what on earth is going on? Too many R's in the month, too ugly to get an appointment, appointments stop at…
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