Hi all, just found this site and I'm saying Hello, I'm Robb, I am 70 years young and been suffering with Osteoarthritis in my spine for the past 18 years, it affects the whole of my left side, was on loads of painkillers ( Tramadol) but gave them up about 2 years ago so now I just try and manage on my own. I live in Far…
Hello all I have both hips and my right knee replaced I find it very difficult to put clothing on that needs to go over my feet socks underwear tights are almost impossible and trousers. I live alone please can you tell me what I can do thanks
Looking for a natural pain relief cream or gel. Cannot take anti inflammatories. Any advice or suggestions gratefully received for reducing pain in fingers, knees,ankles and hips. Thanks. t120006 t120006
Hello everyone...just wanted to say hi and hopefully get a few pain reliever tips. I got diagnosed with OA about 7 years ago. It started in my right knee and has now started in my left. I have noticed recently that I am getting a little pain in my right ankle and also my neck. I work part time in quite an active job which…
Hi, I’ve joined the forum as I have a son who is now 21 and has had RA since 13. He has now been put on Humira. I had some bumps/lumps appear on both elbows 2 years ago, I went to the Dr who said it was nothing! Sent me away with a tube of cream.! A few months ago I went back to the Drs and happened to see a trainee who…
Goodmorning. Ive joined the forum just hoping that someone can give me some help/advice as doctors dont seem to be able too. I have arthritis in my neck and have difficulty turning my head consequently I am nervous about going out alone. The worst part though...is the dreadful dizziness. Its like walking on marshmallows!…
Hi Joined the forum today feeling really low at the moment. Born with undiagnosed hip displacement...caused problems all my life as was set incorrectly.. Had fun made of me at school because of the way I walk so try my best to look "normal".. In short op on knee to stop it dislocating..hip replacement needed most of my…
:) Hi everyone My name is Fatikam and I am suffering from arthritis since 2007. I have tried different treatments and some did not work: Sulfasalazine, and TNF. I have been asked to start "Abatacept" which I am not really keen to do because of the side effect.
hi does any one use Biofreeze to help the pain it help me a little some time . or what gels do you use thanks johnny
Wanted to ask for your expertise , I expected to have a small op to repair cartalidge , however, consultant said only option was knee replacement . I am 58 and have lost some weight recently through taking up running , was also told to stop this. I have , so far, refused the op for many reasons ..am I just prolonging the…
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