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Hi everyone I've been doing meditations but can anyone give me advice please on how to stay calm before the op ? I met the consultant today and he said because my hip is so bad it has extra bone & the op will take longer Also he advised that the spinal block is better than the general anesthesia? Thanks in advance Jean
Hi everyone. I have had a couple of x-rays last week show that i have Mild Osteoarthritis in both big toe joints. To give you a bit of background, I must admit to never really looking after myself too well and I have been prone to some gout flare ups over the last 5 years. (I am a bit overweight but I could run) I have…
Hi, any biologic users here? I started my first injection of adalimubab on Wednesday….. it’s Sunday now and I’ve had the most awful stomach cramps and upset stomach! Has anyone else found this? If so, how long should I expect it to last,? I’d appreciate any advice xx
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Hi, I'm new to the group and would really welcome some help / advice. I have been diagnosed with severe degenerative osteoarthritis of the knee and am waiting for a date for a TKR. Over the past year, I have seen a private physio (NHS was taking forever to send date!), and am still seeing her about every 4 weeks; I have…
I have arthritis in my hands and as a lifelong professional pianist am keeping them exercised and trying to prevent them getting worse (diet, turmeric, etc). Can still play okay - for now. I'm late seventies. However, although mostly painfree, I have hugely swollen, bony elbows which seemed to have crept up on me. It has…
Hi, I'm new here and have joined hoping for help / advice on managing the referred pain i have in my neck and head from osteoarthritis in my thoracic spine.
Hi would like to know if anyone has a good experience with Leflunomide?… This will be my 3rd attempt at Medication. My first was sulfazalazine which resulted in Neutropenia after 4 weeks and a 5 day spell in hospital. Second was methotrexate injections which I tolerated but the side effects on 15mg for the first 14 weeks…
Its weird. I am off painkillers, but when I go to bed my elbows stiffen up and become painful to move, in fact its so hard to move them they nearly become locked. Its a new symptom while every other joint is perfectly happy and strength has come back. Knees ok. Ankles ok. Shoulders a bit stiff. Hands a bit stiff. What is…
Hi. I've recently had both big toes fused. The first beginning of December 24, the second beginning February 25. I'm feeling really down with this second one, wearing that shoe weeks on end. The first scar is still sore and the second fusion is only just over 3 weeks ago. I know it's early but my feet are sore and I just…
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