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 🤠
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, 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'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
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