Hello. My name is Julie, I came across this group and was hoping there are people like me who live in constant pain.... I'm only 47 and was very active until December last year when my back problems got really bad. Before that I have suffered with aches and pains but nothing as bad as it is now... So hoping to find online…
hi im 20, and i got diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in June. But due to my long standing ocd and health anxiety i havent been able to google anything/ reach out until recently. Just curious how i join a local support group for young people who may be in a similar position to me, or if anyone has advice/ has been in my…
I was amazed how my mobility deteriorated following my sedentary lifestyle over the Christmas period. Prior to this I was doing Jay's morning routine and Leon's movement for life at least 5 days a week.(these really suit my condition - osteoarthritis of the knees and hands). I started them again this week and can ready…
Hi, Ive been taking Methotrexate 20mg weekly for Psoriatic arthritis since June ‘23 this has helped a little but still relying heavily on painkillers. My Rheumatology Nurse has given me Sulfasalazine alongside it. How have people got on with this combination. I’m due to go abroad on Monday, would it be better to start them…
Hi all, Last March started getting pain in my left hand whilst playing the guitar (not been playing long and a late starter to it...51 now). I started getting this ache in the base of my left thumb muscle (later found out this is called the Thenar muscle). Kept playing, but over the course of the next 2 months, this pain…
Hi I’m new to this site but most grateful for it. Wondering if anyone has had finger joint replacement surgery? I have finally given in with the constant pain in my index finger on my right hand. It’s affecting every part of my life with constant ‘I cants’. I can’t use a key in front door, can’t make meals etc due to the…
I have extremely tight quads since my knee injury but am struggling to do stretches now I have arthritis. It’s a vicious circle causing rear thigh cramps and knee pain. Any exercise suggestions??
Is it worth it to go for operation on knee had bad views on having operation just anyone had it let me know
Hi all, hope you are doing OK.
Hi all I've got degenerative disc disease in my lumber spine and sacrum. I also have arthritis in both knee caps, shoulders and fingers. I'm a professional gardener and I recently suffered a back injury compressed my dics, causing sciatica. I'm feeling very down about this and selling my van is the final straw. I don't…
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