Hi, My name is Susan. I'm 52 years old and was diagnosed with what was described as a classic case of Hip OA in 2006. The diagnosis was made by a leading specialist and was confirmed by umpteen health professionals over the years. In 2012 a physiotherapist estimated that I had at most a year left before needing a total hip…
Hi I am new to the site. I am 58 and have Osteoarthritis in both hips and have very limited mobility. Unable to see a positive side to this condition at the moment although I very much want to I am sure there are many folks out there who live with arthritis and deal with it in a positive way. I don't feel ready to have…
Hi Well the time has come, I am having a double knee replacement, my next hurdle is what type of anaesthetic to have, the hospital are keen I should consider epidural, with sedative, I a not keen on this, I would prefer to be asleep, but it has been put to me that recovery is quicker with epidural, anyone any comments. I…
Hi, Im looking for some advice about possible arthritis, and I'm hoping someone here can help :) I'm 24 and haven't been able to walk properly for 5 months due to pain and stiffness in my right forefoot - the podiatrist gave me insoles and said it could be early arthritis. My foot is just as bad, and the flare-ups (after…
I have just joined Arthritis Care & would like to say hi !! I have Cervical Spondylosis ( arthritis of neck) & would love to hear from anyone who suffers with this problem who can give me any helpful tips. :D
Hello All I am a 59 y/o male and I've been struggling for 20+ years, but finally got a diagnosis last year. Seronegative Inflammatory Rheumatism. I've been pretty good on the Salazopyrin in general, but suffered a major reaction last week and have been feeling pretty fed up. So, here I am. Unfortunately (in this case), I…
I am a newbe and just found this site , I am on painkillers and can,t walk far . some friends keep telling me I should walk all the time , but its agony sometimes and I just want to lie down so I hope I am now with people who have the same as me and my fears
I have just joined this group so very new to it all. I was diagnosed with Osteoarthritis about 6 years ago and since then everything seems to spiralled out of control. I have had both hips replaced and now it looks like both knees replaced. Nearly all my joints are now affected by arthritis and im really struggling both…
Hi All - I'm new so hope I'm posting in an appropriate place etc! I'm 49 years old and have had fibromyalgia all my adult life. I've taken diclofenac and amitryptiline for that for years. Over the last year though I've had increased fatigue and my hands have been getting stiff, the knuckle joints not working smoothly any…
Hi, This is one of the hardest challenges I've had to face, to admit everything is not ok and that maybe getting help isn't a bad thing. I was 16 when I was involved in a horrific road accident. I suffered injuries to both legs below the knee. Since the accident I've suffered with swelling of the ankles, a lot of pain and…
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