Good evening, I have OA in my hands, feet and ankles. I also have spondylosis in my neck with spurs, plus a painful rib cage. For several months now I have had a trapped nerve in the right side of my back which catches when twisting and raising my arms. It radiates from the middle os my spin and slightly upwards. What can…
I fell in October 2023 . Went to my gp give me naproxpen. Does not work . Hiw or what can I do to vend my leg. I also cant lift it high when walking. In so much pain
It has been suggested by my consultant that I try Gabapentin or Pregabalin. I have looked at the medications listed in VA and there is no mention of either of these. Can you tell me whether these drugs are tried and tested please?
Hi everyone, I've seen a comment here but can't find it anymore about the "Joint Pain Programme" at the Nuffield hospital The programme is free of charge. Has anybody tried this programme? Thank you.
Hi. This is my first post. I wonder if you can advise me. I have Rheumatoid arthritis and Sjogrens Syndrome and possibly other autoimmune disease not diagnosed. I get a lot of infections and was supposed to go on immuno-suppressants but have had both Covid Pneumonia and other nasty infections. What treatment can I have as…
Hello, I have osthioarthritis in my lumber, I've lost 4 inches due to it & am now having spasms when I do any housework. I cycle for an hour & cross train for an hour at the gym, with no pain. Might you suggest any stretches please. The only one I do is to stand & lean back, which is a great feeling.
My daughter, aged 14, has had hypermobility since a toddler. She recently had blood tests done due to painful joints. Her CCP result was positive with a level of 77. Does this mean she has some form of inflammatory arthritis?
Hi there - I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis about 18 months ago in both hips, knees and my shoulder - I also have issues with my back. The FCP I saw just told me to take paracetamol but this was next to useless, so after virtually begging I was given co-codamol. Over time, the pain has got worse - I'm overweight so I…
Hi, I am waiting for a knee replacement in June/july. I have been using Tens machine and voltarol at night. Is it ok yo use this long term.
Hi all. I’m new on here but have been a member donation wise for a good few months. My brief history is a congenital hip disorder when born & at 35 had my first hip replacement & currently waiting for my other one (nearly 48!) Today I had a bad spell at work & currently sat in a quiet room. I’ve had tingling in my right…
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