I'm waiting for my second hip replacement and have trouble sitting comfortably. It's worse than I remember from the previous hip. I've tried a coccyx cushion which didn't help. I have a memory foam wedge from Putnams which helps a bit but is too firm and makes my sitting bones (ischial tuberosities) uncomfortable, as does…
I Have hip, knee, and spine Osteoarthritis and have bought several grab sticks for different rooms in the house while they were on special at the hardware store for 8 dollars each,they have come in very handy as I find it hard to bend, I also bought a rollator for when I eventually have surgery. Has anyone made aids…
I see Activ8 has been queried before does anyone have any thoughts on it and benefits or the ingredients mentioned in their video? Has anyone tried MBST?
I am looking forward to being on the forum. I have Osteoporosis and I am on a public hospital waiting list and could be waiting between 18 months and 4 years as i have been told I am non urgent at this stage even though I cannot walk very far,the hospital situation is so strained at the moment in all the city hospitals due…
Hello, I'd really appreciate any advice from people who are autistic and living with rheumatoid arthritis. For me, I've never had much pain in my affected joints (whilst feeling terrible in a more generalised way) and I believe this is disjuncture is fairly common in people with neurodivergence due to differences with pain…
Hi everyone, not posted before and wondered if any of you lovely people could help, I have enteropathic arthritis and uc, I'm really struggling with an inflamed Sacroilliac joint,I've had it for months I can't walk very far and am In a lot of pain I've also 7 weeks ago had a shoulder replacement so am limited to what…
Hi there, I’ve just recently been diagnosed with Arthritis and worn discs in my lower back, on top of that menopause is in full swing so I’m finding it hard to know what’s menopause and what’s a flare up….been prescribed naproxen and codeine and waiting for musculoskeletal appointment, it’s all so draining 😔
After having a bone density scan in 2023 and being diagnosed with Osteoporosis I am 87 this year it was suggested to me by my former Dr to have PROLIA injections every 6 months,as they will help my bones I was not told of any side effects, and so after the first injection in November 2023 and being in so much more bone…
Hi all. I had RA from 24 years old. It’s been in remission for 8 years, I’m 52. But now an x-ray shows moderate-severe OA with bone spurs in both knees. I’m back to hobbling around like an old lady. I feel like I’m going to need to dig out my old walking stick soon as I’m struggling to walk after not moving for any length…
Hi everyone I hope you are keeping as well as possible. We have a little sunshine and warmth to look forward to for a couple of days and I hope that means many of you will have less severe symptoms. I have been very fortunate to be offered a hip replacement. I would really appreciate your insight on which procedure you’ve…
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