Hi I’m new on here…..I am 10 weeks post right hip replacement and I am still experiencing a a lot of pain and discomfort in my right buttock, ant the base of my buttock where it meets my leg and down the side of my right leg. Can anyone advise if this is normal and if so how long should I expect it to last.I have had a…
There are so many magical formulas out there, none of which seems to be honest. My husband and I just want some genuine advice/support regarding our arthritic issues.
Hi, I've having a 'is this RA or is this normal' moment 🙈 My feet and ankles are currently 3 times their usual size, it's quite difficult to walk as the swelling from the top of my feet squishes my toes with every step. It was like this last week, went down a bit but back with a vengeance these past 3 days. It's been hot…
Hi this is my first post I’m trying to find out if anyone knows of a rheumatologist who specialises in erosive arthritis thank you
Hi everyone, I have had arthritis for quite a while. and have been feeling very isolated and depressed as I cannot walk very far. I am hoping that having people to chat with might help me to cope a bit better.
Hi All. I feel I’m having a flare up, life is a struggle, contacted my Rheumatology Hub at the Hospital on the 19th and again on the 28th, they said it could take up to 4 weeks for one of the Nurses to get back to me. I’ve tried to get a doctors appointment, but all they say, is it urgent?! Yes, I’m in pain and I have a…
I was interested to read that some people are taking multiple types of medication to help combat their symptoms. So far I have only been offered one at a time and when that didn’t work, I’ve had to try another. I’m now waiting for my second type of Biological therapy to see if that will work, in the meantime I’m struggling…
I have very advanced osteoarthritis in both knees and advanced in both hips as well as it being in my hands and collarbone. I have had this for decades but was told I was too young in my twenties so just self managed for a long time, I'm now 67. Saw a doctor three times for pain over the years but not much help. It all…
Hi Im Tilly. I have PsA. Initially it started with plantar fasciitis for about 3 years which I merrily ignored thinking it was just one of those things. Then I started to get pain in my hip. My dad has PsA so I started to put 2+2 together. It took the GP 6 months to make the referral to rheumatology. Who put me on…
A little while ago someone on here suggested using Caspian cream which I found very useful. When I went to do a repeat for more cream I was told that the supplier was out of stock till June! Does anyone know of a cream that is as good as Caspian cream that has to be got on prescription? Thanks for your help.
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