Hi Everyone My apologies in advance if this post is a bit long but Im feeling somewhat lost and alone in this battle against my body! I was finally diagnosed with Grade 4 OA in my right knee (and left heading that way) - after 2 years of pain and finally a change of GP who sent me for a scan. (My former GP was only…
As my left knee (oa) has been bad, I have stayed indoors for the last 3 days. There is thick snow and ice in lots of places, so all take care out there!. Where I live was not good, and I made sure that I was stocked up will everything so that I did'nt chance going out in the bad weather. I felt that if I had fallen down,…
Hello everyone Looks like I have arthritis of the hip at 44, nearly 45. Bit overwhelming but I am positive. Any advice regarding alternative medicine. I have used devil's claw in the past, will it work to any effect? Kindest regards, John.
Hi I work in a very busy pharmacy. I've been with the company for over 20 years. Exactly 12 months ago they moved me out of my regular branch and into a nightmare branch. I have tried to fit in by helping everyone and working extra hours to catch up on pharmacy work so that there wouldn't be a back log of work for the rest…
Hi all, I'm Nick from North Wales. Here for help/advice as recently diagnosed with severe osteoarthritis
Hi everyone, I am new to this forum and happy to be here; this RA troubling me is not so new at all. Josephine
hello everyone, im a newbie.john from glasgow. have had wrist problems for eight years.had two arthroscopies around 3/4 years ago but have just been diagnosed with RA.start my first course of treatment tomorow.salazopryn.ive had a few cortisteroid injections on my rear but last one (2 weeks ago)made no diff.have had the…
Hello, I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis around 24 months ago I was 36 years old at the time with a baby. I'm struggling as the arthritis is everywhere. Including my jaw and throat which is swollen making it difficult to swallow and harder to breathe. My medication was causing panic attacks and anxiety so my GP…
Hi all, Thought i'd start at the beginning with an intro. Brief history i guess, I had Still's Disease from about the age of 8 and although the worst of that cleared away about the age of 16-17, I've lived with arthritic pain all my life. Some good days some bad. Hopefully it will be interesting to chat about living the…
I am new to this group. Was diagnosed with Osteoarthritis two years ago in my knees, shoulders and hands. Having difficulty finding a good pain relief, I would be grateful for any suggestions.
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