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 diagnosed with grade 2 arthritis in my knees, and neck and recently in my toe making it difficult to walk. The pain has started to get worse and now waking me up. Is this expected at this stage? I’m finding it painful to walk most of the time. This has caused me depresssion as I was a very active person. I’m…
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 there everyone As I’m now diagnosed with Os in both knees I have researched loads of different aids like Magnetic straps ,Bamboo Sleeves and Infa red machines. Has anyone found anything that REALLY works or are they all a bit of a gimmick Please share any positive thoughts 🤠
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