I was diagnosed with hip arthritis in the summer following a scan. It's so painful in the morning that I'm struggling to get to the bathroom. I'm tired all the time but if I rest during the day it's then a struggle again when I get up. Does anyone have any tips on what to do before I get up that will make it less painful.…
Has anyone had both their ankles fused? We would love to hear any tips and advice. My husband has had one ankle fused, and the other is deteriorating rapidly. ( the downside of playing semi pro football for 16 years). Might an ankle replacement be a better option for ankle number 2?Many thanks
hi, just discovered this community! I am recently diagnosed with arthritis in my thumbs. I love my Aqua classes but am finding that the foam weights we use are very hard on my hands. The instructor mentioned to try swim gloves instead. The pool is heated. Any comments before I buy?? I also spend lots of time in cold hockey…
Hello, I have a cold at the moment, that time of year hey?! I am due my methotrexate injection this evening, do you still do it when poorly? Thank you,
hi, I’m new to this and didn’t realise it was here but pleased now I know. :) I have arthritis everywhere but at the moment my spine is the worse. I fell off a horse in my 20s. I’m now 69 and it’s really started playing me up the last 10 years. I bought some stuff to rub in but I can’t reach the whole area and no one to do…
Anyone have a recommendation for travel insurance for people with arthritis, that doesn't cost the earth?
Hi there! I had my THR on Saturday 26 October. It was not that much fun but moving on, I’m now home and in day five of recovery. Things have been ok as ok can be - starting to get my drugs regime sorted and doing my exercises, stairs, little walks etc. Anyway! I know this may sound trivial (and probably is!) but I crossed…
I have recntly had anappointment at UCH to disuss this. I wonder how much it will help, the rehabilitation time seems very long. Dorothy 2048
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
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