Hello there to you all, I just found this website today after reaching the end of my rope (almost) finding out about potentially another year before i get my hip replacement On NHS. The last 6 months have been a rapid progression in pain and although i keep as active as possible (bit of walking/cycling/swimming) the…
Hello, I wonder whether anyone can help. My wife as arthritis in her fingers and as a result, she cannot wear her wedding ring any more. She has to have it on a necklace, not ideal and I would like to find an adjustable gold ring that she can wear. Has anyone come across this please. Not the biggest issue I know, but it…
Hi. Has anyone had travel insurance to attend a conference as a patient participant (i.e. in an unpaid, voluntary capacity) combined with a few days holiday?
Hello, I am an RA suffer for the past couple of years, about to start on the biological injection and have been advised I'll need to wear an SPF of 30 or above all year round. I'm looking for suggestions of good, inexpensive body lotions with SPF please?? I'm pretty disheartened by the link with skin cancer the biologics…
Hi, Old meds stopped working so now on Tocilizumab weekly injections, more of a hassle that tablet twice a day so planning for travel. Has anyone used the Frio water cooler bags for your injectables. They look easy and discreet for travel so any feedback welcome😁Thanks Mary
hi, I am 26 and just been diagnosed with RA, I have just started on methotrexate. The main problem I have is in my finger joints as my hands get cold easily and then the joints feel worse. Does anyone have any recommendations for any gloves, heated or otherwise that I could wear on a daily basis to allow me to do my job a…
Hi I had a hip replacement 6 weeks ago and had been doing well. Last week I helped my son with his new baby and over did it. 4 days after and the pain is unbearable. It's more above my hip in my side and I have a terrible stitch like pain. My actual hip feels fine it's just the stitch like my pain in my side. Do I need to…
Dear Hippies This is my second post as I get to grips with all that I need for my hip replacement on the 30th of this month. I am collecting items like a crazed squirrel and can only thank everyone who replied to my previous plea for information. It was extremely helpful to get so many helpful and kind responses, I am…
Hi all I am not sure if this is the right forum for it, but please remove if not. I've been in a flare for a few years now, and my medical team believe it has brought on fibro. For the past 2 years i have been having sports massages every 2 - 3 weeks, to try and relieve some symptoms. The person i go to is really great,…
hi I’m Denise 67 year old lady with psoriatic arthritis and osteoarthritis been in soo much pain with right hand 🫱 had a steroid injection in January only worked for 4 days can’t really use my thumb now as the pain is bad has anyone had surgery to hand thanks
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