Well I guess the sulfasalazine is finally starting to kick in as I've been ill for the past week with a sore throat/virus and a cold started yesterday! Not had any kind of cold/virus for a year! Anyway I resorted to my usual (pre arthritis) prescription of vitamin C tablets and echinacea to help my body fight it off. But…
Hi I'm due to have a triple fusion on my left ankle on the 25th may I'm just wondering if anybody knows if it helped with the pain relief and how much does it hurt post op
Hello,I had a TKR in a Dec. Recovery recovering well, golf 3 times a week, no painkillers, knee bend improving slowly, overall quite pleased with new knee.The only thing is that I get severe cramps in my feet, mainly my ankles, and toes when flexing or exercising my ankles, or clenching my toes.Has anyone had the same…
Hello, lovely people. I'm sorry I haven't been around much. Work and life is draining every ounce of emotional energy from me but I do still pop in and check on how you're all doing. The date for my total jaw replacement is still unknown but I've been told "soon". In the middle of all this waiting, I was referred for…
Hi, Still waiting on appointment with rheumatologist but only two weeks to go. GP suspects PMR....but I am not typical. Another doc has suggested fybromyalgia.....but I am not typical of that either! I am just awkward! Anyway, whatever it is, is getting worse or flaring up. My pain seems to have spread out from my knees,…
Any tips on who to use for life insurance? I am 27 and have juvenile arthritis in my knee and possibly also in my elbow. I've just bought my first flat but need to get life insurance but as always it's not as easy with a pre-existing medical condition! Has anyone got any suggestions who to use for the best but not crazy…
... and it blooming well hurt. Like hades! I stumbled this morning coming back into the bungalow and jarred my left foot against the step. That in turn jarred my left knee which was replaced 30th Jan. I am surprised neighbours didn't come running to be honest as I shouted out loud - it was an immediate reaction. But it was…
We moved house last October. Most able-bodied people would have got a washing line sorted fairly quickly but it's taken me until this morning to finally get my washing out. And I feel ridiculously proud. 1. The previous owner had taken her rotary line with her. 2. I knew where it had been fixed but the site wasn't good for…
My hands are always very cold and my joints at the thumb and first finger are becoming very swollen Suggestions much appreciated ! xxx
For those who are new on here, and may be facing increased prescription costs as more medications are added to your list, you may find the PPC of interest: mine is up for renewal at the end of this month. I pay ten monthly installments of £10.40 and that saves me a great deal of money - if I need to order everything in one…
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