I just wanted to say hello! I have just been diagnosed with migratory arthritis and have been finding it all very overwhelming!
I had osteoarthritis and fibromyalga for many years it's eaten all my connective tissues so had to have lots of joint replacements now only have my right ankle that's not metal Having a bad day so thought I come in fosome inspiration to help me through the day
I am so thankful to have found this place. I have no one to ask for advice, as I know no one with arthritis. I am in constant pain, taking over-the-counter meds to ease the pain. I worry about taking these meds daily and their long-term effect on my body. So some days, I do not take anything and endure the pain. I then…
Hi! My name is Lucia, I am 32 years old and I've been living with osteoarthritis in both of my ankles for a few years now. I was born with a tarsal coalition which eventually led to OA, but unfortunately I wasn't diagnosed until a few years ago though I've been living with pain most of my life. A year and a half ago I had…
Hi all I had my appointment today was in with the junior doctor for 2 hours went through everything I told her i think that im starting with phsoratic arthritis. She then asked the consultant to have a look at me. To which he wasn't sure so he's asked for me to go and have scans of my elbows and wrists and also a chest…
Hello everyone, I've just joined. It's so good to know that help and support are available out there! My question is, does anyone have any advice on / experience of taking natural supplements to treat arthritis? In particular, how / where to find out whether it's safe to 'mix and match' different types of products? I have…
Hi everyone, I have just been diagnosed with arthritis of the lower spine. I have been stuck living & sleeping in my lounge chair for over 4 months now because I can't lay flat for the pain. I was hoping the consultant would say the MRI showed that I needed an operation that would sort me out, but he said it's arthritis…
Hi everyone, Just wanted to say hi, as I'm a newbie, having just joined today. I wanted to have a good old moan about all the little things that I can't do with what I believe is RH (I've given blood tests, and had ultrasounds of my hands and elbow, but still awaiting diagnosis from the rheumatologist). Not only to get it…
Hi Everyone Diagnosed with OA both hands and wrists with wrists being the worst, this was Diagnosed just under 2 years ago, probably because of years of Chef life, this winter has been brutal so I've been intouch with the Dr a few times, had xrays done a week ago, results back showing more damage done to the wrists and…
Hip replacement I.n the near future. I bought a chair, a high rise to my toilet but I need other stuff and practically broke and I am alone and scared as hell! Any comments? Thanks, HeyYou123
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