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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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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…
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Antihistamines?
Just wondering if these are ok to use whilst taking ibruprofen and paracetamol? (Struggled to find clear answer on line). I am due to go away in a week and a half (hoping can move a bit more by then). I suffer badly with prickly heat and if I get bitten I swell up, hence me trying to prevent that now. Just wouldn’t want…
