Hi everyone, I am a newbie here so saying hello :). Also looking for some advice… If you have a PMR diagnosis, how was this process? I have had OA for many years in several joints and generally manage it OK. At Christmas I developed symptoms which are 'textbook' PMR. I saw my GP in January who has ruled out RA or PMR on…
I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my knees end of 2024. I am really struggling to manage it as I’m overweight and trying to lose weight but struggle with doing too much exercise. any advice or tips gratefully appreciated 😊 p.s I’m a 46 yr old female
hi,im Andrew,53 with a lot of weight issues and cannot exercise because of pain.i have spondylitis of the spine from top to bottom,3 crushed vertebrae in my lower back,a neck injury from 2 close together car accidents years ago,osteoarthritis in my shoulders and hands.ive not been able to work for 10 years because of…
hi all 👋 Has anyone had a problem with the sun and methotrexate? We’re off to Greece (booked before the diagnosis as a family wedding, and being prescribed the mtx) Can I stop the mtx whilst I’m away to stop the potential burning? I use factor 50 anyway, as I’m pale and can still burn. I know that if I get a cold, covid or…
HI, I joined yesterday after looking online for some advice after a steroid injection in my knees earlier in the week- this site was also recommended in the patient information leaflet I was given. I'm now on day 6 since the injection and so far it's felt good - there was no pain initially and much less discomfort…
Hi, I just joined. Looking for advice. I have osteoarthritis in my knee and I keep trying different things. Nothing seems to work so far. Does anyone have anything that's helped them.
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 ,…
I am due to have a new hip soon, how soon am I likely to be able to get back to normal life? I currently swim 3 times a week, but want get back to walking my dog, gardening and normal activities. Looking forward to your suggestions x
Hi. Couple of questions. Does anyone on here take CBD Oil or capsules to relieve pain of osteoarthritis? What dose? Does it work? Can it be safely taken with Amitriptyline.? Do people take Amitriptylin? What dose? Does it work? Asking as I am currently on 10mg daily Amitriptyline prescribed for Neuropathy not…
Hi I'm a 63 year old who was diagnosed with palindromic arthritis 4 years ago (wrongly, I think) then the diagnosis was switched to inflammatory arthritis. I initially presented with a hot knee and severe exhaustion which isn't any better to this day. It's been a difficult journey and I have been through…
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