Some massive milestones this week: Walked a mile without my crutches Got a sock on unaided Tied shoelaces Cut own toe nails!!!!! :D :D :D
Hi all, Well saw my new knee Consultant yesterday morning and he was lovely. Well what he showed me on the X-ray shocked me to the core! He said there is a hole in the left knee (which was obvious on the X-Ray!!) and he said there is a limited to no blood supply in the knee joint and the bone is dying. He has said he wants…
Hi I'm wondering if anyone who has rheumatoid arthritis can help me. I already know I have osteoarthritis in my knees, thumbs and neck. I have been tested twice with bloods for rheumatoid arthritis but comes back negative. I get a lot of swelling and throbbing not only where my osteoarthritis is but in my wrists, fingers,…
This will be my 3rd MRI scan. Two previous on mt wrists so didnt have to go fully into the machine. Tomorrow it is on my neck and I am petrified in case I freak out as I hate confined spaces! I really need to do it as I have suspected cervical Spondylosis and need to know how to manage it if that is the diagnosis. Really…
I have had a reassessment for a total knee replacement feeling a bit nervous any advise would be welcome :)
Hello, I'm new here and hoping for some tips. Thanks in advance. I have osteoarthritis in my knees. It's recently got worse, so GP referred me to physio who sent me for an X ray. Having seen my X ray, physio says he'd like to refer me to an orthopaedic surgeon. He says I should see a specialist knee surgeon. I understand…
What I find really frustrating about arthritis apart from the lack of sleep is the stiffness. I've got OA in my right hip and left shoulder a/c joint and I suspect I might be starting with it in my lower back and left hip. I've been working all day in the office and I stood up for a walk and I feel stiff all over - I could…
Last week I was sweating and walking round the house in pjs because they are lightweight cotton and had fat little sausage toes now they are aching along with fingers because its so cold and damp,blinking arthritis.Got my fingerless gloves on,might have to get the wheat bag out.
I have been in hospital for 8 days after being rushed in with a blocked bowel (ugh). As I am lying in pain the surgeon says 'I see you have OA in your left knee, any pain?'. My knee was twice the proper size, but all I could think about was all the other pain. I hope to go home today (fingers crossed), and now I am worried…
Well my first session of hydrotherapy is Friday (28th) at 8.45am. I hope it'll help as my knee has been terrible this week thanks to the wet weather. :roll: At least the water will be nice and soothing, so I'm looking forward to that part. If anyone wants to sneak in my pockets to have a crafty paddle, whilst I'm…
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