Hello, my name is Diane, i am 61 feeling alot older right now. I have been living with advanced oestoarthritis of the hip for many years, but recently it has worsened to the point that pain killers have little effect and my GP won't prescribed anything stronger, which makes everyday living very difficult,i thought i would…
Hello all, so happy to have found this forum. I'm 45 and have osteoarthritis, in my knees and one ankle - possibly elsewhere too. I've had issues for a few years, but was officially diagnosed in Jan this year. I guess I'm just looking for a space to chat about pain management, lifestyle changes and the different types of…
I probably have mild osteoarthritis but it is still debilitating. I have seen a private orthopaedic surgeon (ankle & foot specialist) with a view to surgery to my left ankle and big toe joint MTP. Since last consultation I have developed OA in my left knee. I have an appointment next week for a update X-Ray and then a…
Hi, my name is Emma, I am 48 and I have thumb basal joint arthritis. This has been getting progressively worse for about 5 years and I have had 2 lots cortisone injections this year. I have now been given the option of surgery and would be very grateful for some opinions/views on trapeziectomy v. joint replacement. My…
Hi Glad to find a forum dedicated to helping people with arthritis. Recently diagnosed following intermittent then longer lasting hip pain. Given Meloxicam 15mg and they certainly make a difference. The Dr I saw was just filling in and I look forward to discussing my symptoms with a more familiar Dr. Meantime can I ask: Is…
Hi all I am new to the forum. Its taking a while for me to get a proper diagnosis. The latest one is probable peripheral inflammatory arthritis seronegative. It affects my hips,knees fingers,top of spine and recently my left ankle. Two months ago I left my job. I had been a support worker and care assistant for the last 15…
Hi everyone My name is Emily and I'm 33 living in the UK. I have 2 children and work 4 days a week as a nurse. A couple of weeks ago I was diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis. Although it was pretty rubbish to be diagnosed with a long term condition at 33, It has also been a struggle to get to this point so I'm glad I now…
Hi everyone I've been thinking about joining a group for a little while now and this one looks great so thanks for having me ! I'm 46 , full time midwife and single mother to 4 delightful children . After a 25 year marriage I got a divorce and took a couple of years to re adjust before reaching the lovely place I'm at now…
Hi everyone I’m Emily, I’m 26 and I currently live in North London. I am suffering with what I have been told is Reactive Arthritis since February 2017. Out of the blue, I woke up one morning with stiff hands which I put down to possibly clenching during the night(!?). Throughout the course of the next week a red, hot line…
Hi all from Country Victoria Australia, My name is Tav, I'm 31,m and I have just had a bilateral hip replacement 2 days ago after developing and diagnosed with septic arthritis in both hips back in April by a different hospital. Putting it shortly for now had a rough start to the year when Knowone could figure out the…
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