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…
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I've had OA for many years in most of my joints. A GP who I've never met has done a medication review without discussion with me and has stopped my anti-inflammatory medication. I rung the surgery, a week ago the receptionist said she would speak to him but couldn't promise he would reinstate them, which he obviously…
Hi first post not sure what I'm doing but could do with advice. 2 years ago I was working and very active. Since then I've had pain from middle of my back to both hips and down both legs when walking or upright. I'm on a cocktail of drugs to help manage the pain, I'm crawling around my house to get jobs done but spending…
I have a history of gastritis and started mtx last week on the lowest dose. Also 5mg daily folic acid for 6 days. I was already on hydroychloroquine and sulphasalazine. I have constant nausea and my stomach is burning, also massive fatigue. They are going to switch me to injections but I don't feel optimistic. Has anyone…
I have been looking online and not a lot of experience to gain knowledge from so here is my experience. I hope it helps someone. I had Arthrosamid injections in both knees this morning. A little of my history. 50yr old female, 60kg . I used to run, be very active and could walk for miles no issues. Gradually became more…
Hi, I’m 34 and have had psoriasis all my life, particularly affecting my skin, scalp and nails. In more recent years I have suffered with inflammation in my joints and most recently in my back, neck and shoulders. This has become almost unbearable at times in the last few months and I have been struggling with daily…
Hello lovely people. Recently I have been having a lot of problems with pain in my hands....which seems to be attributed to my new hobby of reading! It started with Trigger Finger, and now my thumbs and wrist have joined in! I've looked on Amazon and other places, but most reading aids don't seem to get very good reviews.…
I've recently been told I have advanced osteoarthritis in both shoulders (which I suspected but has been confirmed by x-ray). I also have partially ruptured biceps tendons in both arms so am in constant pain despite codeine, paracetamol and ibuprofen gel. This means I can't even dress/undress myself any more as I have no…
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