Hello there. Had a trapeziectomy on right hand on 20 May. I write with left hand and use a knife and sew (not often) but use right hand for almost everything else. Surgery was ok, had nerve block, which was very weird, and bruising and swelling as expected. I was surprised that the bigger cast was taken off after only 13…
Hi.. Im Shelly..just turned 40 in July..and had it confirmed in Friday that i have RA.. I dont know much more than that...i was given a steroid injection (helped my foot immensley on 1st few days..but i can feel it twinging today) Ive been prescribed Hydroxychloriquine and Naproxen which i started taking yesterday.. Ive…
I had my left hip replaced in 2008 (nightmare of an event it was too!) then I had right hip done in 2010. Two years ago I was diagnosed with metal on metal poisoning and in february I had my left hip revised and am due to have the right one done after Christmas. My problem is I am plagued by a smell (apparently common with…
Wanted to say hello , i had # rt patella 9 yrs ago, was a keen runner with a few falls to my rt knee. I now have OA grade 3 to rt knee. Its affecting my job as a nurse and life due to the pain ! Had steroid injections which don't work now talking of partial knee replacement but consultant reluctant to due to my age being…
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Hi all, I'm new on here...I have RA. I have a few questions I hope you can you help me with
found a forum where I have lots in common with people "pain" LOL !! sounds awful but you have to laugh to keep sane don't you ? , currently in plaster right hand after Trapeziectomy ! forgive spelling mistakes if any ?, had five operations on right foot due to OA now have nuts bolts and bone graft in that too, after a…
Hi , wonde if anyone could help me. I#my rt kneecap 9 years ago , was a keen runner but now have severe OA in my rt knee. Trying to lead a normal lifevis hard as its affecting work and life stylevduevtonthe pain . I try to be as active as possible and walk my dogs every day . Steroid injections dont work. My consultant…
Just had first injection to wrist yesterday my consultant or gp doesn't really give me much info on my condition just said it was arthritis and would give me injection in hospital I am an electrician and can't afford not to work can any body recommend supports for wrist or pain killers or alternative treatments Thanks Dave…
Hello all. I'm John, I'm 67 and have osteoarthritis in various parts of my anatomy - much more mildly than many, so no particular grumbles as yet. I've had a bit of surgery and am contemplating more, so went to share experiences on that.
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