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Osteoarthritis/spine
Hi, I have OA in my knees, hands, feet and spine. I have been told it is the facet joints. I am getting upper back pain daily when doing tasks that involve looking down and standing so cooking cleaning, gardening shopping, sewing, writing etc, I think some of it can be attributed to being overweight and having bad posture…
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Hospital update
I received a text from the hospital 2 days ago to say I have now been placed on the non urgent Sub Orthopedic physio clinic, waiting list. I am on the non urgent waiting list for Hip and knee replacements, whichever comes first i guess I was wondering if this is normal, having physio before finally going into hospital. And…
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Trainers
Trying to find the best wide fit trainer, I have osteoarthritis in my big toe hallux limitus, I wear arch insoles and morton's extention, trying to find reasonably priced trainers is a nightmare, any suggestions 🤔
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Kitchen Design
Hello all. I have RA affecting multiple joints. I am planning on doing a kitchen remodel and would love to get any hints or tips you may have on general layout and design features that could make life easier. Many thanks
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Hip surgery
Hello, in my first post I said I was 87 years old but meant to say I was 78,what I am wondering is how many people on here have had a hip operation at age 80 + and if you found it easy to cope with, or decided not to get the operation at that age. I think I will be around that age before my operation comes up on the…
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What causes this pain?
A few weeks ago, I had gout, but currently, I do not have it, and my uric acid levels are normal. Now, I experience a sharp, throbbing, burning pain that periodically manifests around the left metatarsal area. My doctor diagnosed arthritis after reviewing my X-ray, but I am somewhat skeptical since the pain appears to be…
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Amitriptyline
My Dad is 79 and in constant pain with arthritis in his hands and is awake a lot of the night. I read on Versus Arthritis that Amitriptyline can help but his doctor refuses to give it to him as he says it can cause long term damage and can only suggest paracetamol, which is not helping at all! Any views on Amitriptyline?…
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Tiger Balm?
I’m seeings lots of ads for this during the Olympics. I can’t use any NSAIDS not even things like Voltarol. I can use Deep Heat carefully, and do use Biofreeze. I wonder does Tiger Balm work also? I used to have some years ago but that was for insect bites.
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Working with osteoarthritis in hands
Hello!! I'm new to this but glad to have found this community as I don't really know what to do. I have a desk job in the NHS and can end up spending a whole day typing so bought some compression gloves, but I don't know if they make things works or better. I've attached a photo of the gloves .. any advice? Thanks.
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3 days post op THR
Hi everyone Firstly thanks to everyone who provided hints, tips and support ahead of my operation. I’m home and recovering well and thought I’d provide a bit of information while it’s still fresh in my mind. My procedure went well. Posterior THR with spinal anaesthesia and a sedative to allow me to sleep throughout the…
