This is my first posting, although I've contributed to Versus Arthritis for some time. I've suffered, like many of us, with arthritis of both hips and a knee for several years. I've fortunately had one hip replacement, 8 weeks ago after going through GP, X- Ray, referral, consultant wait list process (7/8 months) and am…
Hi! My name is Joanne. I'm living in South East England. My passion is growing flowers and all things botanical. This year's project has been a native wild flower patch at the bottom of the garden. I'm looking forward to seeing it bloom next year. I am excited to join the community, as I can see that I will be learning a…
Hi, I am 50 and diagnosed OA. I would like to try to wear a splint to manage my pain but there are so many and my GP is not very helpful. How have you chosen yours? Thanks a lot in advance. Claire
Hello. I am after some form of knee support/brace. Does anyone have any experience with these. I want something for walking which is comfortable and not sweaty. Thanks.
Since my diagnosis, I really struggle to walk any type of distances. I am still in a knee brace and need crutches to walk. This means that any time I need to go somewhere I struggle to find suitable parking. Given that a knee replacement is going to take quite some time, has anyone applied for a blue badge? If so, can you…
Hi, Just joined the forum and wanted to learn more from the community. I am a 52 year old male with a diagnosis of moderate to severe arthritis of my right hip. I've been living with pain/discomfort for the last few years but up to this point have avoided having surgery despite being pushed towards this by the consultants…
I was recently referred to an orthopaedic surgeon because I have a large bunion on my L foot. He told me he’d not consider surgery on that because the X-rays showed that 2 joints in the middle of that foot have such degeneration from arthritis that they’ve effectively disappeared. I imagine my R foot (not X-rayed) is even…
Heya, I'm new here... I'm 54 and was diagnosed with severe osteoarthritis in my right shoulder about 8 months ago - pain started Summer 2022 and prior to that I hadn't experienced any problems. Have fast-tracked through MSK and saw a consultant in September who offered to put me on the list for a shoulder replacement. I…
Hi👋 I have arthritis in a few places but at the moment my hands have really flared up. Any useful tips for helping with the pain or gloves that may help? Thanks in advance xx
I've got dizziness/vertigo with cervical spondylosis. Has anyone been prescribed any medication specifically for this, which has helped? I'm seeing the physio next week, so will be asking her about it.
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