Hi i am new on here just been diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the knee my doctor not much help gave me painkillers i have i also tried comfrey oil but nothing seems take away the pain
Hi folks, new here so hoping I am not breaking any of the guidelines with my question (I don't think I am, but the fibro fog is hitting hard today!) My mum has her heart set on a pair of leather gloves for Christmas, but she has really bad arthritis in her hands, so her knuckles are too swollen for most ladies gloves. Is…
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…
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…
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