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…
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'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 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 ,…
Hi all, I was diagnosed with PsA at around 16/17, I’m now 34 and am currently in the process of getting a diagnosis of fibromyalgia. I’ve had a blood test to rule out lupus, just waiting on the results for that but going off symptoms I think it’s more likely to be fibro. I'm used to the swelling and pain of PsA but I’m…
Have read comments that little is reported of this procedure from 'inside experience' so will share mine if anyone is interested. Had 3 fractures to head of humerus late September 2017. These became displaced so were plated, screwed and pinned two weeks later with the surgeon warning that his handiwork might not provide a…
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…
Hi Everyone, Just thought I would say Hello. I have Osteoarthritis in my spine and it is giving me lots of pain. Not a good way to start a conversation when you have just joined. I’m wondering if there is anyone on here who lives in Plymouth, as it would be good to get together sometime. Let me know if you live in Plymouth…
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