I had TKR 4 weeks ago. I have had swelling in my leg ever since. Cant get it down very much. I rest, elevate,I walk I do my recommended exercises every day, I do other stuff, pack of peas etc. But still it's all swollen. And painful.My bunion and hammer toe needs doing and physio thinks I may have arthritis in foot. Any…
Are there local groups in different parts of the country that hold regular meetings where one can attend in person? If so, how do I find a local group close to Watford, Hertfordshire? Thanks
Hello I'm new to this I was diagnosed in October. I've been having bloods done and today's bloods have gone up a lot. They were 37 but they've gone up to 95, has anyone else's gone up this amount?
good evening, I’m 5 weeks after my surgery also had tendon reconstruction, I have very little movement on my wrist. One week after surgery I fell and overstretched my arm and heard a pop. I got my cast off 4 days ago and go back in on 3 days for an ultrasound to see how the tendon is looking. Wondering if these symptoms…
Along with the exercises recommended for before hip and knee replacement surgery. It would be really good to have exercises recommended to strengthen your upper body and the muscles you will use to move yourself around getting in and out of bed, the car, chairs etc. and using crutches. Thank you
Could there be some information made available giving techniques for getting in and out of bed after hip replacement surgery. And also the car. Knowing things like this can greatly help with recovery. And for after the six week milestone when the person feels ready getting in and out of the bath.
I am now 6 weeks post THR and have been told by the surgeon and physio I can use my hip normally. Noting I need to extend the range incrementally. Do you have exercises that you can recommend to do this please? I am finding plenty of exercises for before and immediately after the operation but not for after the six week…
Hello All I am just doing a post again a follow up relating to my previous one I had a assessment with my physiotherapist and we discussed about the facet joint arthrosis that I have got and I was told that it isn’t arthritis and that I am at a high risk of getting arthritis in my spine and lower back but I am feeling very…
Hi, I was diagnosed with Seronegative inflammatory arthritis in Dec I had been suffering since last March and had MRI scans etc then was finally diagnosed before Xmas I was given 6 weeks of steroids and also prescribed Sulfasazine I am due to go back to see the Rheumatologist on the 2nd April . I recently had to have…
I took my first dose of methotrexate last Monday but I think I might prefer Sundays. Would it be ok to take it tomorrow?
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