Hi, I am new here. I am suffering with osteoarthritis in my lower back and my fingers, it is very painful. I am on a waiting list for an M.R.I. scan. I can’t believe how quickly this has come on. I used to be so fit and healthy. I’m just looking for advice and tips please. Thank you.
Hello everyone , some advice needed I am in desperate need of a hip replacement been waiting over 70 weeks plus now . Was told by admissions I was pencilled in for March then April then March again . I spoke to the last week to find out now that due to the Dr strikes and my surgeon going on holiday it will be May onwards !…
Hi again folks, I posted a query recently and saw three responses but now I can't find the thread. I was not able to see a way to receive notifications of replies which is usual in such forums. I fear this question may be lost without notification of a reply. Can that be done? Carmine
Hello..I have just been officially diagnosed with osteoarthritis, although at 75 I have long known I had it because of joint pain..I am now finding myself being tired generally but especially midday..My size is small, I have a good diet, was extremely fit until a year ago when I had some back pain and immobility..It just…
Hello 👋 everyone I'm a noobie here😅 so not sure how it works. I'm just navigating my way around this site. Hope everyone is OK dispite what seems to be are common denominator we all have daily pain and its crap. Just thought I'd see if anyone can relate to my situation. My names Terry I'm 45 and my daily routine is meds…
hi there, i'm a 53 year old who suffers form osteoarthritis throughout my body, starting form my neck, in both shoulders, in my back, got both hips replaced, and in both my knees. my left knee need replacing as its bone on bone, but they wont do it as i'm waiting for another back operation as although i have arthritis in…
For those who have experience of hip arthritis, particularly women, is lower abdomen/pelvic pain and discomfort in the groin associated symptoms? Im fine when sitting or laying down but groin pain is bad when moving from sitting to standing, then Im in so much discomfort when standing that I can only walk a few steps. The…
Why does my rheumatoid arthritis seem to flare up as soon as I stop moving for the day. I can be fine all day and then every single evening without fail my joints start shutting down and I'm in so much pain. Even just general non strenuous everyday activities have me in excruciating pain every evening.
Does anyone else feel like you get left out since having arthritis? I'm 53 Married my husbands in the Forces I have 4 grown up Children , 5 Grandchildren but sometimes I feel so lonely. I used to be a Dancer , Go out alot , Always out and about but as the years have gone on especially the last 5 years my arthritis Has…
Hi all, new to this forum. Diagnosed with SAPHO syndrome in 2017 which after further tests and specialist consultant was diagnosed with autoimmune inflammatory arthritis and ankylosing spondylitus last year. Areas affected include rib cage, sternum, neck, hips, knees and ankles - so all over basically. Over the past 6…
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