Hi Everyone, please excuse me if my grammar/whatever is poor as I am currently in a bit of a state emotionally and struggling to cope. About a year and a half ago (age 26, female) I began to have hip pain, was living in Australia at the time where I saw a doctor, X-ray and ultrasound suggested Bursitis (steroid injection…
Hi, I have osteoarthritis in both knees and I am currently struggling to sleep at night as I just cannot get comfortable. I have one of those sleep pillows to put between my knees but it doesn't help for long. I am constantly tired and although my husband, bless him, is a deep sleeper, I do feel bad for constantly moving…
Hi all, I'm new to the group and have osteoarthritis in the knee. My job has me on my feet all day walking up and down stairs. What can anyone recommend a support that works and easies the pain? TIA Steve
anyone tell me your valuable opinions on which one I should buy. Kuhn Rikon Pull Chop Chopper Cuisinart Mini Prep Plus
Hello from a newbie, I live in rural Greece, in the Peloponnese, with my husband and our lovely dog, Emmy. I've recently been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in both hips and knees. It was a bit of a shock I must say! Apparently, I have level 4 (whatever that means?) in my right hip and have been advised that a hip…
Hi. Can anyone offer advice please as to when the best time to take Methotrexate is. I see advice of take it before food and then some say take it after. Some say morning and some say evening. I took my first dose last Wednesday evening after my tea. And I’ve had no side effects as yet. Only on 10mg dose so that might have…
does anyone else feel the pain seems to be a lot worse when in bed.
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…
Hi all I’m due to travel to Australia for 10 weeks for the Ashes test matches. I’ll need to carry at least 5 Cimzia injections with me. Does anyone have experience of the best way to do this particularly for the 28 hour journey and internal flights? I’ve got one 60 hour ‘flask’ but it only carries one injection and 5 of…
I'm getting a trapeziectomy on my non dominant thumb in a little less than a month. What can I expect and any tips or tricks to deal with the recovery?
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