Hi, I am new to this community, have OA in right hip. Recently x rayed and the OA has progressed a lot. I am in my late 40s. Had a hip arthroscopy 12 yrs ago which did help at time (FAI and labral tear), but the OA is causing increasing issues this last year. Does anyone have tips on how to lessen chance of the hip giving…
I have just read an article on my news feed from the Daily Mail on this new approach to hip replacement that enables patients to be up and walking out of hospital the next day with no crutches/sticks! I read on and it is already available in some private hospitals and surgeons from these hospitals are now passing their…
It’s exactly 7 days since I’ve had my hip replacement, where this time last week I was just getting back into bed after having attempting to stand up on new hip for the first time (with frame) and walk to toilet (peeing myself in the process as the spinal hadn’t fully worn off) which I failed at miserably as no sensation…
Hi hippie friends I'm just over 3 weeks post op & had my dressing off on Monday however on Thurs I had to put another dressing on as my wound is leaking a but of blood & had to call district nurse today to check it & put another dressing on she also prescribed cream as skin very dry NNurse Coming back tomoro feeling quite…
Been told I gave o.a in knees. Whilst they are increasingly osunfil orange my calves that are really troubling me. I'vvelistrd on here a couple of times and been given some helpful tips te exercises and Physio gave prescribed some too. I don't fully get the connection between o.a. and calf pain and wonder if anyone else…
Hi, I have recently been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my right hip (having had my left hip replaced 3 years ago). It's been really painful over the last couple of months but, with the help of GP's prescription of Zapain and Ibuleve, it's been "bearable" (I'm sure you know what I mean!). However, this afternoon/evening,…
Hello everyone, I’m new here so be gentle, plus my bones hurt 😅 I’m scheduled to have my right ring finger knuckle joint replaced in April and I’m wondering if anyone here has had this done, if so do you have an advice for me. I feel ok about the surgery, my knuckle is completely obliterated, it’s bone on bone and a number…
I've just had a text from Lloyds Pharmacy Clinical Home Care who deliver my biologic pointing me to a letter from Amgen the manufacturers of Amgevita. The Amgevita injection pen is changing to a high concentration formulation - HCF. Apparently it's the same pen and same amount of medication but in a smaller amount of…
My dad has arthritis in his hands, spine, hips & knees, he is finding it really hard to put his underpants and trousers on. He uses the folded towel technique for his socks. What works best for pants & trousers? He is determined to be independent & not have someone dress him.
can anyone tell me what this report means please I fell off ladders few years ago and bent my toes back in both feet 🤦🤦🤦 so very painful had MRI scans last month and this is results thanks
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