I went through most prescription painkillers as I have arthritis in all my fingers and both wrists, aswell as fibromyalgia. Most tablets have worse side affects or caused me severe constipation. The only tablet I can tolerate now is Tramadol. Which seems to be easing my pain but I keep my dosage low as terrified of…
Hi all Well, my turn has come tomorrow and I'm in at 7am for THR. I've been really lucky and the Red Cross delivered my aids last weekend so I'm all prepared. The toilet frame they've sent me is horrendous. With the potty like seat it literally sucks you into it when you sit! I'm sorry to ask, it's a delicate subject but…
Hi there. I just wanted to know how you'd all dealt with the little physio exercises they discharge you with after hip replacement. My hip was so bad it had less than 20% strength and virtually zero flexibility. I'm currently 6 days post op. 54 years old and was very physically fit before arthritis took me down in march,…
Hi, I'm new to the forum and I'm posting because I'm feeling scared about upcoming hip surgery. Although I've had a right THR I'm facing my second Left one and I've been feeling scared and also silly for feeling like that. I know that going into surgery like this isn't helpful and wondered if anyone had tips or ideas to…
Hi I've been put on naproxen and cocodomol for osteoarthritis which I have in nearly all my joints I was wondering I I can take any other meds because I'm always in pain
Hi I'm Nikki am 50 and got an initial diagnosis of RA. This has now been changed to errosive arthritis. Not had any medication only physio. Anyone else suffering with this and can give me any top tips. It's in my left hand but seems to be spreading to my right hand
Hi, I wondered if anyone could advise me regarding stopping methotrexate when I have my flu and Covid jabs. I have been advised to stop taking it for 2 weeks after the jabs but also advised to just stop taking it on either side of the jabs. Ie jabs are on a Saturday and I take MTX on Wednesdays. So do I just not take MTX…
Hi folks . I'm 47 and have been diagnosed with osteo arthritis in my finger joints. They are not causing me too much pain right now - but my hands do feel stiff after using them for heavy DIY sessions. I was at a show at the NEC the other week - and saw a vibration device - from a firm called Eurotherapy. They were…
hi Five days ago I had aTKR on my right side. I am taking the painkillers and doing the exercises. I am going up and down stairs twice a day and going for a short and I mean short walk. However I am in a lot of pain in my right hip and buttock, is this usual and does anyone have any suggestions to cope with the pain?
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