Hello, it’s me again. Still getting used to living with arthritis. Have found that Ibuprofen is useful in minimising pain. I try to take less than the maximum recommended dosage. Latest problem is swelling above the kneecap. Is this due to the arthritis? or could it be side effect of Ibuprofen? Has anyone experienced a…
Hello, I've recently been diagnosed with OA of the big toe joint.. Its mild at the moment and isn't causing me too much pain, more discomfort if anything! The only advice my GP gave me was to wear supportive shoes! Nothing else! Does anyone have any recommendations for supplements that may help? Also wondering if anyone…
I have psoriatic and osteoarthritis I am in constant pain. My knees are bone on bone, I have great difficulty walking, I’m asking if anyone has any advice for pain relief.
Hi all. I’ve suffered for 2 ½ years now and after seeing my GP and 2 rheumatologists, I still haven’t got a diagnosis and I wondered if anyone else has had a similar experience. They are monitoring my progress, to see if there are any significant changes to help identify the mystery. I will be 71 in a few weeks and I’m…
Hello! I hope you will understand my question, English is not my first language which is why this post is so long, sorry about that. I'm 56 and I have OA diagnosed few months ago at lumbal and cervical spine. The problem with my back started 27 years ago with degenerative disc disease and sciatica. The problem spread very…
I have osteo arthritis in my knees, hips , shoulder and hand.. and have great difficulty in moving about. I am almost house bound ... but would love to be able to move around the bungalow and garden safely. Currently I am using naproxen 2ce a day and co-codrydamol 4 times. I am only using 1 tablet , but have been…
I am not new to the discomforts of arthritis and its took a very long time for me to get a diagnosis because I am seronegative but have Inflammatory Arthritis, Osteoarthritis and Osteoporosis. The areas effected more than others are my hands (they keep me awake hence why at just before 5am I write this lol) my left hip…
Hi my name is Aileen. I have recently been diagnosed with NGOA ( Nodal Generalised O/A). No treatment other than pain relief. No referral to MSK. Also have hypothyroidism which is apparently linked. I also have had swollen parotid glands for years, apparently also linked. I guess I’m just looking for some advice please.
I have been advised to have total knee replacement but would rather not have it if I could find other ways of coping. I am not in a lot of pain but my mobility is affected and my knee is deformed by the osteoarthritis. I exercise regularly and can still enjoy walking but if I do too much I get pain. I am also a carer for…
I seem to have become a grumpy agitated person since starting on methotrexate. Is there a way of reversing this side effect or can the effect lessen if the dose is lowered. I am not enjoying being this person and would really appreciate some advice or suggestions
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