Hi new member Elsey61
Hello here's my story so far..... On 16/8 this year whilst on holiday in Crypus I broke one of my toes, the dr over there thought it was dislocated and under anesthetic he moved it back into place and I was sent on my way. This was the first night I spent the rest of my holiday in a lot of pain and unable to walk without…
Just joined and look forward to receiving lots of good advice. I have had osteoarthritis since my late 20's, started with neck ache but was told it was also in my hands. I was also told that one of the discs in my spine between the shoulders was crushed. The doctor asked if I had been in a car accident - which I hadn't. I…
:presents: hi I'm Gary, I've been diagnosed with osteoarthritis just over a year now. It is affecting my hands,hips,knees and possibly my spine. However I'm still very active with my work as a chef, and at the moment painkillers are providing some relief. I recently had trials with parrafin wax baths for my hands,i would…
Hi, I'm a new member & posting at this hour as I can't sleep due to pain. I have OA in both hips & in Aug got told its end-stage on the right with 50% joint space loss on the left. I'm hoping to have a hip replacement but for a couple of reasons this won't happen til later this year. I'm managing (just) during the day on…
Hi there, I'm prompted to join this forum in the hope of having some understanding ears to whinge to! :) 50 yrs old, but looking younger, cycling every day, eating mostly (ish) an alkalising type diet, and taking no meds. Been in pain for the last 10 years or so I guess, quite major loss of cartilage and bone loss, spurs…
Happy new year everyone , new to this forum have RA, And OA ,and at the moment struggling but am not going to let this disease get the better of me,hopefully this year will be a better year
I would just like to wish you all a happy and prosperous new year, God bless
Just joined as definitely know now I have arthritis classed severe, and have had fibromyalgia for some time. Still pretty active in retirement and want to keep it that way. Live in West Yorkshire and should like any recommendations for a rheumatologist as told condition not serious enough yet to need medication or regular…
hi everyone im new and have been searching for answers for ages.my feet are a complete mess , had numerous operations due to artho of the big toe joints. had operations last june and october for non unions, just had left big toe done with titanium plate 6 screws and that was 21 october .not fused and plate has cracked in…
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