Hi I am 52 and I was diagnosed with OA in my back 2 years ago I was referred for a back and pelvis Mri scan but when attended for my scan they only scanned my back which then showed OA in quite a few of my discs the consultant told me to go and do an exercise program to strengthen my muscles and said that would work for…
Hi everyone, I have just joined as my son is suffering from arthiritis, he has finally seen a rheumatologist who has said she thinks its inflammatory arthiritis but is carrying out more tests to see if her diagnosis will change. He has had an xray on all joints and is awaiting a ct scan of pelvic area and ultrasound. Lots…
Hi everyone I'm new to the forum so just finding my way around. I've had OA for several years now, mainly my hands are affected and some of my fingers are very stiff first thing in the morning and don't like this cold weather. Taking anti-inflammatories at the moment, do take them on and off. Wondering if anyone has any…
Hi everyone, I have had psoriatic arthritis for many years now and it's easier to say where it isn't rather than where it is ! I have spondylolithesis (L5/S1), often suffer bursitis and have peripheral neuropathy which was caused by one of the meds given to me to help my arthritis :( I'm about to embark on the PIP process,…
Hi, Just a quick note to introduce myself. My name is John and I am 52 years old and recently diagnosed with Osteoarthritis. I am struggling to come to terms with it a bit and I am hoping to find out in due course how other people cope with the constant nagging pains, lethargy and sheer despondency that the condition can…
Hello. I'm Vicki and I'm 33. I live just outside Aberdeen and have just experienced the most life changing year of my life. My original diagnosis was reactive arthritis as I was negative for rheumatoid factor. Now it's generalised to seronegative arthritis. There is not a joint in my body that hasn't been affected by this.…
Hi I'm new on here. I'm Julie I have osteoarthritis on my hip and have had it for 6 years Sent from my F3111 using Tapatalk
Hi All, I have just joined Arthritis Care on line and would like to introduce myself to you all. I have read through some of the forum and it looks to be a happy friendly place to come for advice. Hope to talk to you all at some stage. Doughy :bee:
Hi again, I am just updating my hello/ introduction message. I am in my late years and have suffered with Psioratic Arthritis for some years. I have also been diagnosed with osteoarthritis recently. I suffer pain and some swelling in all my right hand side joints and it is now travelling to my left hip and knee. I find…
I am new to the forum and found it while searching for information on Trapeziumectomy which I am booked in for o 10th March having had a round of steroid injections in both thumbs. I am particularly interested in views on recovery time and eventual state of recovery. thanks
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