Hi I've had arthritis for a few years now. I'm on the waiting list for rheumatology and getting pain in many of my joints. I've joined to chat with other people who understand the effect pain has on our daily lives and I also suffer with depression and anxiety.
Hi everyone I have PSA diagnosed 2 months ago started on medication which is not really working at the moment and I am having joint injections into fingers soon as they are very swollen I was a self employed cleaner there is no way I am able to return to work in the near future just wondered what sort of benefits I could…
I am new to sharing online but since my very recent diagnosis I realise the value of sharing and learning about others experiences and ways of managing. I no longer can get down and up from my yoga mat without dread of pain and needing to find a wall to help me. Once I am down and on my back I feel such relief! I wonder if…
Dear All, Hope you don't mind me offloading. I've had one of those frustrating days. The Red Cross I thought were delivering Mr All the aids that the OT had ordered. Turns out he hadn't ordered them all because nobody had told him I wasn't being operated on in the NHS hospital he works at! He thought I'd pick things up on…
Morning all, Recently diagnosed with chronic RA after being lost in the system for a number of years and not getting the treatment or help i needed, all culminating last year when i spent seven weeks in hospital after my body basically gave up and i couldn't move, since then have received excellent care from my…
Hi all just been told I have osteoarthritis of the knee which has been really painful for the last 2 months. I turned 70 last year and up to then had never had any broken or fractured bones so constant pain is all new to me. Am I being a wuss? I think so. After trying painkillers from the doctor which haven’t worked or…
Hi I am 43 years old female and for past few months have pain in multiple joints. There used to be pain in finger and toes for past 3 years but it used to disappear. Few times there was sweling in finger too but used to go away itself. Rheumatoid factor is negative and plasma C is also normal but there is also no sign of…
Hello I have joint issues and have been referred to rheumatology but 6 month waiting list. I read that damage to your joints can happen with RA. What should I do? Any advice welcome please. Movanna
Does anyone suffer from really bad tiredness. I dont seem to get much these days without having to lie down an have a nap. Sleeping at night 8-10hrs but come lunchtime i have this overwhelming need to lie down for a nap which i struggle to wake from.
Hi…had a full knee replaced done on Monday and by all accounts I’m doing pretty well. Walking round the house unaided and managing the knee bend exercises. Need so suggestions about how to manage pain in the dark hours in the middle of the night. Am trying to sleep on my back but am very aware of how much my knee hurts…
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