Hi everyone Bit of an intro as I recently signed up here and have been reading with interest to see if there's anyone like me! 😀 I was diagnosed with RA mid-2018 (seronegative) after a couple of years ignoring the signs. At first I was experiencing wrist pain which I put down to RSI, due to me working with computers for…
Hi Everyone, My name is Trudi, and I had a complex ankle arthroscopy debridement following developing post-traumatic arthritis. The surgeon recommended this treatment as I had anterior impingement, and my dorsiflexion range of motion could not reach neutral. The surgery removed the bony growth, and they also managed to fix…
Hi all I’m recently diagnosed with osteoarthritis with effusions in both knees, fibromyalgia/long covid overlap symptoms and an (apparently bad luck) frozen shoulder. I’ve been given exercises to strengthen hamstrings and quads, is there anything I can do to reduce swelling other than ice packs every few hours. TIA and…
I've had osteoarthritis for quite some time, two new hips and on the lengthy waiting list for a replacement knee. Things seem to be getting worse over the past few weeks which is concerning and I am interested in investigating the use of painkillers.
Hi I have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my hips for over 2 years now. The doctor advised cutting my working hours down. As I live alone this is not really an option. I am 63 next month and was a professional dancer in my youth. So I like to be active. Recently I have really struggled with pain and mobility which…
I have had osteo arthritis for many years ,knees ,hip and shoulder .have managed until the last year My mobility has gradually become worse In the last few months the pain, in both of my legs, top of the thigh to the ankle ,has become unbearable. I take Co codamol and Gabapentin which I am currently increasing. I wondered…
Is there anyone else who is suffering with this condition? I’ve was diagnosed about 3 months ago and being treated with steroids. Im struggling still with symptoms coming and going plus the steroids are making me so bloated and exhausted. I’m really worried as this appears to be a nasty condition. Anyone out there who is…
Hi haven't posted in a while,I have fibro and osteoarthritis,I was wondering has anyone used cbd oil for pain and if it has made a difference as lately my pain has been unbearable and my gp won't give me anything else.i just wanted to know the pros and cons of using it.
I’m sure you’ve heard of this “theory”. have you ever had period of continual boom and bust over a week or more with interrupted sleep? Or is this only me?
Hello everyone i'm new to the community please can somebody give me any advice on osteoarthritis of the neck as all my doctor is doing is just nothing i have been to see thep physio and he politely said to me i don't no why you have been sent to see me as there is nothing i can do for you as the c6&c7 vertebrae are rubbing…
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