Hi, My name is Paul I am 72 and I suffer from Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis. I had a knee replacement 5 years ago which has been very successful and I currently have a steriod injection in my ankle approximately every 6 months which gives me great relief. I have now been informed by my orthopaedic consultant that…
I am in need of a hip replacement plus something for my spinal issue, a scoliosis. I would value any tips on how to cope with severe pain etc, no position is comfortable or pain free. Would physio help at all, I have been offered it? I feel we have to fight for treatment, it has taken me a lot to get a referral to a hip…
I have Psoriatic and Osteo arthritis and I’m 54 years old. . I was diagnosed with PsA over 20 years ago now and developed Osteoarthritis in my early 40s. I have double hip and knee replacements . I have taken methotrexate for approx 16 years now and last year started on Cosentyx having tried Cimzia, Imraldi ( previously…
Hello My name is Julie I suffer with osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia and find it a struggle some days. Joined online community to chat to people that know how it feels to be in pain most of the time.
I have inflammatory arthritis alongside fibromyalgia
Hi, I've been living with arthritis for many of my 72 years, manifesting itself initially in lower back pain. I had treatment for a slipped disc about a year after my daughter was born and for carpel tunnel in my 50s, probably the result of increased use of a keyboard towards the end of my teaching career. In my 60s the…
Morning all, I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my hands last August, then it was found in my thoracic spine. Also have degenerative discs in my neck. Anyone found that 24-48 hrs before it rains their aches and pains get worse? Have been prescribed Co-odamol 30/500 and oramorph. Feel like doc just isn't interested. I'm…
Hi all, Wanted to introduce myself and share my experiences of living with arthritis and other health issues. Unfortunately I have had a lot of negative experience with my health care providers and wonder about that on comparison to other people. It's a real issue for me for some reason.... Anyone had negative experiences…
Hello to all just joined today.Arthritis has caught up with me at the age of 63.Knees and right hand.Ex roofer so a lot of time spent kneeling so have to accept "that's life" but Versus Arthritis looks a great community to join..take care all ...Vin
My osteoarthritis is quite bad at the moment and I feel its getting me down a little. My wife says I should see doctor for meds review. I take cocodamol. I am also thinking if cutting dairy out as I think it's aggravating it now. What's anyone's views on diet ? Thanks Rickie
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