Hi all, I injured my ankle 2 years ago, and had a nightmare with the nhs getting it treated, to the point where I paid privately to have MRI, and then arthroscopy. It did then improve a bit but continued to be swollen, stiff and painful when I try to walk any distance! After being nagged by friends and family I went back…
Hi, I am still waiting for a confirmed diagnosis. I have multiple joint pain, more severely in the wrists, knees and feet. Along with carpal tunnel syndrome, bunions and lower back pain. I also have palmar pustuler psoriasis and diabetes. Any opinions welcome. I am currently on codeine, meloxicam, imipramine for pain along…
Hello I am new to this site so will try to get things right. I am 76 (male) and have just been diagnosed with mild degeneration of my right hip. I understand that this can be helped with exercise and would welcome comments from any of your readers who have had experience of such exercises and their benefits.
Hello everyone, I'm Laura, 29 with osteoarthritis. Have moved house and am having to be re-diagnosed seeing as my medical records have been lost in transit somewhere. I hope to see you all on the forum :) Laura
Hi newbie lorr2007 it's also my birthday today 49yrs Young JIA from 13 I've a very big dream to raise monies for AC to have their own hydrotherapy centre in north wales (wellness centre if you like) if you don't dream it you cannot achieve it eh guys!?
I've been lurking on this forum for a while now,just plucked up the courage to join you all,I have been to the rheumatologist, he said I have o.a,i have had several repeat blood test,I'm not medical minded at all but the word lupus in the blood tests form got me wondering,he also said I have sticky blood,i have had…
Hi there I'm looking to meet up with any others around my age (late 20s - early 30s) who'd be interested in setting up a sort of support network? Just interested in chatting to others who have had similar experiences as haven't been able to find any suitable support groups or similar in this area. In fact I've only ever…
Hi *waves* to everyone. My doctor sent me to see a rheumatology consultant as I had a slightly higher than normal anti ccp test. Everyone told me they doubted I had RA, though my grandmother died of it and I was just moaning about getting older (46) and everyone else puts up with the usual aches and pains I was so…
Hi Just to let you know ...I am waiting to see an orthopedic surgeon following an X-ray that confirmed I have advanced arthritis of the hip. I had an operation in 2008 for a labral tear and impingement, so this was expected at some point. I love to ski and walk my dogs but now find it difficult to get out of a chair,…
Hi newby here. Since I have just been recently diagnosed with Arthitis after suffering months of pain (left knee and right knee with the on start of pain). I have had to give up some of my activities that I so enjoy at the moment - riding my horse, Zumba and swimming. The annoying thing is that I could run a little, walk…
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