Got arthritis in both ankles and (finally) got Xray of the right, to be told, just wear and tear, age blah blah blah. The right arch has dropped completely and walking is well, not walking, its dragging, limping, hobbling I'm wondering whether an ankle support would help and where to find advice. I don't want to buy some…
Hi I was diagnosed with rhumatoid arthritis 2yrs ago and have been taking leflunomide 20mg but it has got worse and I'm seeing consultant next week. I've also been told yesterday that I have arthritis in my spine it's all very worrying and scary im only 49 and have 2 young children drags me down on days but hay what can…
Hi everyone, I have a new diagnosis of HLA-B27 positive Spondylarthritis, currently affecting my whole body. I have been prescribed Sulfasalazine, which I am terrified to start, despite living in agony atm. I have a multitude of other health problems, some of which I've been living with for a long time, some of which are…
Hi has anyone on here had a total ankle replacement ? Dave460
Just to say greetings to fellow forum members. I've just joined. Knees the most difficult issue. Trying to do exercises every morning. I don't take pills unless really peeved. Can't take NSAIDs as on anticoagulants, ditto some supplements. Know others are far worse off so just looking for tips and a bit of support.
I've recently been given Naproxen and then Etoricoxib for my arthritis pain but found no relief from Naproxen, and a week in to taking the Etoricoxib, no joy with that either. I'm convinced there is something more going on than arthritis. Mine was simply diagnosed by a First Contact Practitioner - I've never been sent for…
Has anyone tried using Copper Healers and if so do they work.
Just a quick message to say hello to everyone out there. I'm Gary, almost 63, and too much football in my youth has wrecked my feet! Please bear with me as I try to navigate my way round the complexities of posting and commenting
Hi to all that read this i have osteo arthritis on the inside of my left leg I've had meniscus clean up surgery almost 2 years ago which hasn't helped so i was put on the waiting list for a High Tibial Osteotomy surgery in October 2022 the wait has been awful but 4 weeks ago i got my date 27th February. Then last week they…
Hi everyone. I was diagnosed with Osteoarthritis and Fybromyalgia 2 weeks ago. I also have had Long Covid for 2 years. I have joined the group today and just wanted to say Hi.
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