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…
I've been on a 3 drug regime for psoriatic arthritis since July 2021 - sulfasalazine, methotrexate and adalimumab. I have also been on a 3 drug regime for atrial fibrillation and tachycardia since that time. In November 2024 I had a blockage to the left side heart artery and subsequently had a heart attack. I was initially…
Hi Well after being on Adalimumab for a few months which was working wonders on my arthritis but unfortunately, I started having side effects including swollen ankles and feet. So my consultant has decided to move me to Golimumab Simponi monthly injections combined with methotrexate and Sulphasalazine, has any of the group…
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, my name is Jack and I am a full time personal trainer, I have struggled with inflammation and joint issues since 16 now and have always hoped for the best. For example “Oh it is tendinitis it will go away” it was only til the last few weeks that I realised it was permanent, it was arthritis and I have to live with…
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! 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 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 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.
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