I’m going in for my hip replacement in two weeks’ time and thought it might be helpful to share some of the preparation I’ve had to do, especially as I live alone in a house with stairs and own a cat, whose needs also have to be catered for. I’ve found the discussions on this forum really helpful for preparing, but…
Hi, I have been diagnosed with RA for 3 years. In that time I have slowed down a lot, which is totally infuriating. I've also noticed in recent weeks that I have watery eyes. It comes and goes, but wondered if it could be linked to the RA, since this condition is often referred to as Rheumy eyes. Have any of you suffered…
Hi all,😔 I have been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis last week only and feeling so overwhelmed with all the information and the effects it would have on me for my future life. I am feeling very depressed to have lost my freedom i had with my earlier arthritis free body. Just saying hello and trying to discover new ways…
Hi, I'm new to the site and I have been reading some posts and it s real supportive to hear some of your stories as I can identify with some of the feelings being expressed. I had a steroid injection 3 weeks ago in my hip and it feels worse than what it was before and that was bad enough. I 'm feeling my mental health is…
Can I ask anyone out there if they have had shoulder replacement. I'm worried and would like to know what the success rate was, and how long was recovery please.
Hi! I'm 55, and due to have a replacement of my left hip in a weeks' time. After having an outburst of anger at work this week which is not like me at all, I've realised that I'm not coping with the pre-op stress. I don't feel prepared, for example the house isn't as clean as I'd like!. I'm worried about the op being…
Hi, I've been suffering from chronic pain in my neck which causes severe migraines. I was diagnosed with klippel feil syndrome last year in C4/5 with degeneration in C6/7 and no disc material in C3. Also bone spurs. Steroid injection last year in C6/7 but made no improvement. I struggle daily with pain and use a scarf to…
Hi new to this Had knee problems for years and I’m told they will both need replacing , but will not consider till I reach 60 , I’m an expert in hobbling around including work , always careful about walking around as if I slip over years both have dislocated , just lately the pain at times is 8 out of ten My job involves…
Hi I’m new to the community, but was hoping some of you may be able offer some advice re. a situation I am in. I am currently taking methotrexate & hydroxychloroquine for my RA and in January this year my consultant recommended that I should be treated with biologic therapy if this combination of treatment proved…
After a long day, my operation took place at 5 pm. I was a nervous wreck all day but the op was amazing. The theatre team were fab. I even saw my old hip bone and the reason I was suffering so much with it. Exposed bone and extra bone growth. How I wasn't in more constant pain I really don't know. Back in my room now ,…
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