Hello i was told last year that i have arthritis early onset in my knees,over the past few months my hips have started to hurt cant lay on my side anymore without pain,and yesterday i could hardly walk with the pain in both my knees and hips, ive rang my doctors this morning and have managed to get an appointment for…
Hi all, First time posting ... On 20th August 2024, I had a left THR. I have severe arthritis of both hips, but the left is the worst. Just wanted to give you a lowdown on how it's gone for me. The highlights and lowlights. I had my op at The Park Hospital, Nottingham. Private hospital, but an NHS patient. I arrived at…
Hi everyone! Quite new here. First diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis in June (after over a year of pain and being exhausted and doctors not even considering referral to Rheumatologist) and started on methotrexate 5 weeks ago. My consultant decided that due to possible absorption issues and to reduce the risk of side…
Hi there, very recently been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis all over and started on methotrexate and steroids to cover. Its a lot isnt it! Im only 38 and have a 5 year old. I was always the first mum down the slide with her etc and feeling the guilt! But we must battle on no alternative really is there!! I was…
Hi everyone… i'm 51 and recently been diagnosed with arthritis in the bottom of my spine. Not sure what kind as I need to make appointment with a physio to discuss this. I'm scared, anxiety through the roof and feel lost. Is this normal? What questions should I be asking? I feel very alone with this atm. Any tips or advise…
Hello, I've recently been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my right hip and am 40 yrs old. 80% of the time I'm able to move around very well with a mild/moderate groin/hip and knee pain. I've had my first hip consult last week and they've immediately offered me a steriod injection. I wouldn't mind if anyone could kindly…
Hi all, I'm new to the group and have osteoarthritis in the knee. My job has me on my feet all day walking up and down stairs. What can anyone recommend a support that works and easies the pain? TIA Steve
Has anyone tried this who has osteoarthritis and what results did you get from it?
I find the shoe brand FITFLOP a massive plus you can remove the I sole and put orthotics in...they are leather and very soft...they have an outlet store online so often u can ut them half price. I have 6 pairs now don't buy anything else till you have tried them .
looking for mobility trike to help walk my dogs on farm tracks and grass field tracks. Any suggestions please for all terrain trikes. Thanks Jane
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