Hi I have lived with arthritis for 40 years. I was diagnosed at 13 years old. After decades of different diagnosis from RA, lupus, psoriatic arthritis my rheumatologist has finally told me I have UCTD. However there is hardly any information out there especially in UK. I am in a Facebook group but they are mostly Americans…
Hi all, I'm 47 and started with symptoms last Summer and by Christmas I was diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis :( Thankfully no skin problems at the moment, just my joints. At first I had very achey hips and lower back with restricted movement (which are now feeling much better after a steroid injection in December). I am…
Hi, I'm new to this, I am 59 years old and I have had arthritis for 8 years. It is kept under control with a variety of drugs the only part that does not respond to treatment are my wrists. My wrists are extremely painful and swollen and I have just been told that arthritis has caused both of my wrists to be dislocated.…
I have osteoarthritis. Coupled with osteoporosis. Being 50. And wanting to enjoy life. It was a shock to realise that I have to learn to live with the 'O'. I am happy to find lots of resources and help. Here and on the rest of the Net.
I've just discovered this forum. I'm a Brit living in France and am hurtling with an undue lack of caution towards 60 years of age. I was first diagnosed with osteoarthritis several years ago. That was in my neck, but since then it's appeared in most other joints. My biggest problem at the moment are my hands - not because…
Hi I forgot to mention,that I too have Osteoarthritis myself a failed hip replacement, owing to lack of support & having to struggle with caring for my Husband as we have no family.So to have an op this is out of the question as I am stressed.We have a cleaner twice a week & communicator guides to help for a few hours per…
Hi all ! My name is Sue, I'm 54yrs old from the North West. after giving birth to my 6th child I ended up in hospital for a month on traction to relieve sciatica an MRI showed 3 bulging lumber discs and some wear and tear, I was sent home with a sexy little corset with big Velcro fasteners and steel bars to support my back…
Well at the ripe old age of 42 I was diagnosed with early OA in my thumb joint. Now at 45 I have it in both knees and both thumb joints. It seems to be progressing quickly but tests show only early stages so am I to assume there us worse to come? I am in daily pain and totally exhausted. I work full time and have a toddler…
Hi I am a carer of my Disabled Husband.We both have Osteoarthritis & I am utterly worn out.All I am after is a mini break at some point,I am willing to take my Husband with me but I don't want to have yet another carers assessment.We like doing things together.But everything is such a fight.I know we are better off than…
Hello. I'm a new member. My knuckles are becoming swollen on one hand - no pain - and my fingers beginning to bend. Any suggestions on how to help slow down this unsightly process?
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