Hello I've had osteoarthritis for many years, having had both hips replaced about 15 yrs ago, and also knee and back problems. I have just recently been diagnosed with cmc arthritis of the thumb joint, and am struggling to find suitable information on what type of splint to wear, and for how long it should be worn etc. My…
Hi all, Well this is something i haven’t tried before (an online forum) but i feel anything which may offer support & talking to others who understand these conditions can only be beneficial right? So i’m 26, i was diagnosed 4 years ago with arthritis in my spine and hips - i’m currently having tests as i have started to…
Hello My knee has been steadily getting worse over the last 3 months so I was sent for an x-ray and prescribed naproxen. Last week my knee gave way and I fell over - onto my knees. I could barely walk and couldn’t drive so my niece took me to the doctors. He told me I have wear and tear on the knee and spurs growing and…
Hi everyone I'm new to the forum. I'm Gemma, from the North East and 32 years old. I was diagnosed with Osteoarthritis in both knees at 27. I have other primary medical condition which has led to the arthritis. Looking forward to my time here and getting to know people xx m0150
Hi, I am hoping that I will be able to get some advice here. I suffered from Juvenile Arthritis for a couple of years as a kid, which only really affected my knee. Since January last year, I have had painful swelling in my kee and hip (opposite sides). I am 27 now, and the rheumatologist is referring to it as…
My name is Crystal and I was diagnosed with Adult Onset Still Disease 16 years ago. With the help of medications and one hip replacement (right hip), I was doing pretty good and thinking I could just ignore my disease, or pretend it was just arthritis in one joint. What brought me here is that I am now contending with…
HELLO- I'm Hoblin, and travel by walking stick, 52 years old this month and have been working manual jobs since I was 19 years old. Since February 2017 I've been diagnosed with arthritis in my hip that a surgeon told me needs a replacement- but I'm too young for the operation. I'm desperately searching for some form of…
Hi everyone .I was diagnosed with moderate to severe osteoarthritis of the right knee a year ago and like all of you have struggled . I am a full time teacher so am on my feet a lot and whilst I feel some allowances have been made I don't think most appreciate what a struggle it is. Most painkillers do not even touch the…
Hey I'm Emma. I have psoriatic arthritis. I am 30 and my husband and I are trying for a baby. I have had to come off treatment in order to try. It's so difficult. I am struggling a lot. Have been feeling sorry for myself lately as I just wish things could be straight forward so decided to come on and seek support from…
Hi I have just had a right hand trapeziectomy 1 week ago. Going back to work in the morning. Pain under control. Been having injections both hands for 3 years so hope this works then having left hand done. Anyone got the same? Both hands affected?
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