Hi all, I've have RA for about 15 years so know my triggers pretty well. This time of year though I always get bad flares and it seems to be either when it's stormy, windy, humid. Does anyone else find this? And if so any advice on how to help?
Hi there what do people do for pain relief? I'm in agony I don't want to be here some days.
I've just joined. Struggling with pain in right hip/groin at the moment. Can hardly walk.
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…
I will have my operation for the right hip for arthritis on Saturday. I wondered whether Bio-Oil or E45 cream or other might be best to try to help with scarring… Any advice welcome!
Hi there, I was told my hip surgery would be around 6 months so here's hoping I hear something soon as that's me waited 6 months so far. I know everywhere is different, I'm in the west of Scotland, but was wondering how long people were told they would have to wait for there surgery until they actually received their…
Hi everyone new to this forum but so glad I found it. I have recently been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in both knees. Obviously feeling quite down about it but interested in learning how I can manage my symptoms and make some lifestyle changes, in mid 50’s, need to get to a healthy weight and strengthen muscles around…
Newbie here, I will be having a Left knee replacement soon, going for my appointment with Orthopaedic consultant and pre op too next month. I will be getting my operation within the next 3 months. I have osteoarthritis in both knees, for the last seven years. Started with a bakers cyst on my right knee. I am still working…
I have been recommended for a total hip replacement (THR), after a procedure carried out at a Charing Cross Hospital, in inner London failed. I had a hyaluronic acid injection (Ostenil), and Cortisone injection at the same time into my right hip two years ago, where within one hour of that procedure being carried out I…
Hi I have been suffering with sciatica symptoms for two months, and awful knee pain. My GP seems to think that the low back isn’t causing knee pain. What is confusing is that when the low back pain eases off so do the knees .
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