After a very painful first 4 weeks, I thought I was making slow but steady progress. The surgeon told me to use my hand as much as possible but it becomes very painful and swollen (particularly at the wrist) when I do. Am I expecting too much too soon? My right hand is on the list for the same surgery and I’m having…
Hi folks. 5 weeks ago I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my® knee. About 8 or 9 weeks ago after attending the Dr with increasing knee pain, my Dr had said I was in a flare and sent me for an xray . I have been feeling OK the last few weeks, really good actually. However, yesterday and today, the pain is beginning to…
Hi all, I am coming 24 in 2 weeks and was diagnosed with RA at 22. I’ve got damage to my left foot, left hand and right wrist. The right wrist ended up needing a partial fusion. I was in pain a few days ago and it’s been revealed that I also have damage to my left thumb which I am super worried about. I’m sick and tired of…
I m currently awaiting an ankle replacement. I had a double Osteotomy in January 2023 and my recovery has been slow. I have an appointment to discuss the possibility of an Ankle replacement in two weeks time. I wonder if anyone who has had a replacement would share their experience and thoughts. Thanks in advance
I have noticed that for the 3rd year in a row that I have had a flare up of my RA in June. Is it unusual to have a seasonal flare without any major change to the weather?
Is there any information on this supplement - is it worth taking?
Hi, My daughter has been diagnosed with JIA and has been taking methotrexate injections since Sep2023. She was on MTX tablets from May 2023. She got her first periods in early Nov followed by second one in late Dec 2023. Since then she hasn't had her periods( > 5 months now). I am having a feeling that this is due to her…
Hi I have recently been diagnosed with severe OA and:#acetabulum. How should I be walking with this?
Hi, I had a gardening injury last November after squeezing secateurs too hard. Used left (main) hand but then finished job using right hand. Result severe pain, pins and needles, especially at night. Diagnosis was CTS and wrist OA. So now 6 months down the line. Symptoms greatly reduced but one question about splints. Wore…
I started having pains in my feet knees and hips at about 15 and it’s only gotten gradually worse. I’m this 🤏 close to having osteoarthritis in one of my knees already I’m only 20. I feel like I lost my teenage years and I’ve been waiting and waiting for things to improve and they just haven’t. I have periods of days where…
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