Hi everyone I have just found your site and thought I would join and say hi. so....... HI o;) I have had two bouts of septic arthritis - neither of which were actually recognised at our local hospital. First was in March 2017 in my left ankle, second was June/July 2017 in my left shoulder. Neither our local hospital or my…
Hi I have been popping in now and again, but haven`t felt ready to post for a while. I am not fully up to date with how everyone is doing, but I hope you are all doing ok xx I have had a varied couple of months. On the positive side me and Mr NB went on a special holiday for our silver wedding anniversary, to Italy calling…
...... you live in parts of central Lancashire, that is Chorley, Preston and South Ribble. Arthritis Care has made its Individual Support Service available, and it is there for use by anyone with any of the numerous arthritis conditions. The service can be delivered either face to face or by telephone. For details and…
http://www.arc4health.com/ Anyone heard of this? I think it's like a tens machine. Thanks in anticipation, Sue
Hi, everyone, sorry not been on for a while, been busy with disabled site I volunteer on and also had major pain in left shoulder!! I have found I like to chill in my bedroom watching my programmes I recorded, found I like to watch Law & Order Special victims Unit!! So I will try and be good and post more in future!!
Hi I'm new to this but just looking for advice. I'm 19yrs old and For the past 2 years I've suffered with flare ups in my right knee. It becomes very swollen and now I always have a constant clicking /grinding sensation when I bend or move it, sometimes which can be very painful. I've had MRI scans but nothing has seemed…
Along with dealing with this nasty flare up I have my hospital appointment Monday morning (July 31st) to see the knee specialist and I refuse to miss it as getting new appointments are like gold dust lately. So need to ask for very much needed pocket duties to get me through appointment. I thank you in advance. sfl2
Well what can I say after having the longest break without a flare up we are talking at least 10 months! I had one start up a fortnight ago. I've even had a G.P out as it's been really horrible and he has put me on Oro-morph to help with pain. It's effecting both knee's, left shoulder, back, both hips . And weirdly my left…
I'll be seeing my GP this Friday at 5:20pm to discuss a referral for an arthroscopy, after my latest steriod injection failed (only lasted 2 days). If anyone is free this Friday, i'll be sure to need the support, as this is a big step in my arthritis journey. Alastair
Hello Because it helps stop inflammation does Ibuprofen actually help stop actual damage to the cartilage surfaces? OR Does ibuprofen help cause damage by masking the pain whilst the cartilage surfaces are grinding together? Thanks A. Is there much evidence that eating a plant-based diet helps OA? B. If so what is the…
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