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. 😔
Hello, Having had this operation in October 2023 which was very successful although the recovery has taken its time. However the last month or so I'm finding my arm now aches from the shoulder to a bit further down. Would you know if this is just a healing process which will ease with time? Would more specific exercises…
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…
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