Hi everyone. I have osteoarthritis in my right kneecap - following many years of repeated dislocations. I've had an MRI recently to determine the damage and the next steps, I already walk with a stick because of the pain and weakness in this knee. My left knee was obviously feeling left out and decided to dislocate over…
Hi i am newly diagnosed, having been complaining i have neck and back pain for years and being fobbed off, i started with very painful hips in the night, ( waking me up ) was sent for an x ray to be told i have mild osteoarthritis in hips and severe in lower back. I am pretty sure i have it in my neck, hands feet and…
i am newly diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and have been on methotrexate for 4 weeks. Last week I upped my tablets from 6 to 8 and since then I have stated to have a little blood spotting coming from my right nostril. It starts in the morning and by the evening stops. Could it be the methotrexate? Thanks for any advice…
I have right hip arthritis and I am now suffering with foot pain in both feet burning and itchy at times anybody know why
Hi Iv been off work now for a few months with my RA just wonder if there are any allowances or benefits etc that would apply to me I’m self employed,and my wife’s retired and now spends most of her time caring for me , thanks phill
Hi can I access a hydrotherapy pool via the nhs phill
Hello. My husband has prostate cancer, is diabetic and other problems. A Macmillan nurse has recently helped us fill in the forms for independant living allowance. She thinks we should be able to claim this. We hadn't realised we would qualify. I also have arthritis. I have had one hip replaced and the other is classed as…
Hi. Following many investigations I have plain old arthritis, one of my drs told me my knee is only half ready to be fixed. Ok so at moment I have arthritis in both hands, fingers wrist both hips, right knee replaced 5 years ago starting to get a lot of niggles from it. My left knee is giving me a lot of pain but on the…
Hello. I've been a forum follower for many years and have always posted with positive intentions of encouraging others. Recently that approach has become more difficult to maintain and I have made only occasional contributions here, being aware of the depressing effects of reading online wingeing and the apparent reduction…
Hi please can you tell me does menopause cause osteoarthritis symptoms to go worse. Some days find it difficult to walk and stand let alone exercise.
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