Hello! New member here. I'm in my 60s and live in Lancashire. I don't get out much, so my hobbies are very indoorsy. Two Christmases ago, I started making my own cards. About the same time, I started listening to audiobooks from the local library - mainly murder mysteries. I've just finished one by Stephen Booth - does…
Hello Everyone, I am 37 and was diagnosed with OA in my midfoot four years ago. After not a lot of help from the GP, I asked for a referral for orthotic insoles and they have been helpful for the last three years. I have quite a physical job and I often walk around 5 miles a day, which recently has been getting more…
I have just been diagnosed with severe osteoarthritis of both knees. I saw my doctor last week for the results of my X-rays which I had the previous week and have been given 3 day patches for pain relief. To be honest I am feeling pretty low, I am 66 and can hardly walk. It has come on so suddenly and the thought that I…
Hi I am very glad to have found this forum. I have actually been a supporter of Arthritis Care for a while but found the forum searching for advice on what to do if you are taking Benepali and will be having an operation in the future. The general advice is talk to your doctor but is that GP? Rheumatologist or surgeon? I…
Hi Everyone I was diagnosed with RA four years ago, it was a battle to get a diagnosis & i was relived. I had symptoms when I was 30, I am now 50. Since the initial diagnosis I have been told i also have OA in my knees and ankles. I now take Methotrexate 20mg & Amitriptyline 20mg at night, prescribed by my consultant…
Good morning, I’m Chrissie, age 46, diagnosed with sero positive rheumatoid arthritis in 2010 at the age of 37. I wanted to join up and connect with people who understand. I’m on 15mg methotrexate injections weekly, 500mg naproxen x twice a day, citalopram for anxiety and co dydramol as and when. The rheumatologist…
Just joined and so glad to be aboard. I just turned 50 and discovered after painfull walking for three months I have rheumatoid arthritis in the knees and wrists. I had to see a private doctor as my own could not diagnose it believe it or not. Well with no medical insurance this nice doctor refered me back to NHS for…
Hi everyone I’m new here but not new to arthritis my name is Jenny, I’m 44 years old, married forever to my wonderful husband Phil and have 3 sons aged, 28, 23 and 16 It all started when I was 27 years old, I had cauda equina syndrome and had an emergency back op, 10 years later after suffering a lot of pain and stiffness…
Hello I have moderate to degenerative arthritis in my right hip. I eventually got referred to the hip doctor at hospital this year who told me on a scale of 1/4 it's just below three. He will do a replacement but not yet. So in the meantime, I am still in pain and last couple of days I am having another flare up! So much…
Just saying hello. Not an arthritis sufferer myself but my mum suffers with both types quite severely, she’s had it for 15years and is currently 52. Come here to get advice on making and helping life easier and more enjoyable for her. Than you and see you around.
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