Good Afternoon I was recently diagnosed with Rheumatoid arthritis 21/2/23. Feeling overwhelmed and very teary today has anyone else felt like this or is it just me being a whimp
I am new to this. I was diagnosed with Osteoarthritis recently. At the moment I am trying to manage the pain especially when I go out for a daily walk. Today was harder than the other days I've walked this week. I'm sure I will get there eventually. When I was diagnosed I couldn't think of a single question to ask but now…
Just an update on my circumstances. I have seen the Physio and he has given me some exercises to do for at least 10 weeks. They are 5 strength building exercises which have been proven to improve neck pain in women from a Danish study on a small group of women all under 60 although I am 75 so not sure what that might mean…
Hi All, same as everyone else on this thread, new to the forum. I was diagnosed in 2005 with RA whilst serving in the Royal Navy. I managed to see see out the rest of my 22 year service and left in 2015. I have had horrendous flare ups and bad days but generally managed to cope.
I am in my 50's and had a left hip replacement in May 2022. I used to be very active before my hip became a real problem. I find it hard to find sound information in terms of what it is safe to do post hip replacement. e.g. can anyone advise me how to safely get in and out of a bath?!!! Any tips most appreciated :-)
Being only just diagnosed with PMR , I have been prescribed 15mg daily at present. Question is how should this improve my symptoms. I have only been taking for 4 days at present. I take at around 8am daily. It has improved stiffness already. But am still waking in a lot of pain. And takes around 2 hours daily to have an…
I have just joined and have arthritis in my left wrist and right elbow and some neck stiffness Struggling to get any help from NHS apart from pain relief. GP seems very dismissive and just calls it wear and tear ,when I am in pain every day and daily tasks are becoming increasingly difficult have just got an appointment…
Hello I am a new member this is my first post Yesterday I was diagnosed with advanced osteoarthritis in Both AC joints which has made me very fearful for the future. In mid-january I was a fit healthy very active 79 year old with many interests hobbies beekeeping and gardening and plans for the future then I slipped on Ice…
Hi Everyone, Hope today is a good one for you all. My op is tomorrow and I'm still not quite believing its happening. As time gets closer, I get a bit panicky if I think about the op too much, so sticking at keeping myself occupied. I went away for 5 days last week. Met some lovely people and saw some lovely things,…
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