Hi, Having been diagnosed with Osteoarthritis three years ago I had a THR at the beginning of Oct. 2023. Recovery seemed to be progressing well (I think), with increasing hip mobility and strength, and MUCH reduced pain (apart from 'recovery process pain' I would say). The Consultant was 'happy' at the 10 week review…
I have been living with arthritis for many years. I have had knee surgery and hip and currently awaiting another hip replacement. I have avoided painkillers for many years too by using palmitoylethanolamide (pea) for short. They really use to work for me but now my arthritis is getting worse, it's doesn't seem to be as…
Hi I am 42 and just been diagnosed with osteoarthritis. However Im really not sure. I'm in the midst of having a flare and feel awful very tired and achy and hot. I experience pain in shoulders, wrists, fingers, hips and knees. My CRP was 17. The only trauma I have had is to my ankles. The skin around my joints can get…
My husband is on list for this op, however his pain is increasing daily. Last night he was in extreme pain through his quad and stabbing pain in his knee and calf . He goes to the gym as much as possible and has tried swimming. He is fit but the pain is now so bad he can't sleep and is unable to work a whole day. He takes…
I have been on methotrexate for psoriatic Arthritis since mid November. Had blood tests done yesterday and just had a phone call from my GP asking me to make an appointment to discuss the liver function test. I am now really worried but cant get an appointment until 27th March. Should I be worried about this. Thanks for…
I was diagnosed 5 months ago with osteoarthritis of the knees, I have it in my fingers, base of the thumb and wrists I am also experiencing pain in the hips and now my left shoulder and upper arm are also extremely painful and can barely move it ,is this also osteoarthritis? I take Zomorph, MST continus and Pregabalin for…
Hi Guys I am a new member and this is my first post. I am still wrestling with how to adapt to my osteoarthritis in multiple joints. One issue I am having is in getting my GPs (never the same one twice) to take me seriously. I keep getting the “you’re 65, what do you expect?” attitude. I’m trying to follow an exercise…
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Hi, I'm currently awaiting diagnostics but my doc finally thinks it's possible I have this immflamatory arthritis. Just wanted to know what the best tips from now till the appointment for keeping my spirits up and keeping myself comfortable. Thank 😊
Hi I have OA in both knees and really struggling with walking and cannot stand for long its getting ridiculous trying to my job .I work in a school as cleaner .I have pain most days is there any help financially as I feel I can't do this much longer. 😔
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