Hello everyone. I have joined to get some support from you all. I had a very successful hip replacement in 2015 and now have arthritis in the base of my thumbs and in one knee. Exercises seem to be helping my knee. I do Pilates weekly and dog walk daily. Apart from losing some weight has anyone any other lifestyle tips to…
I was diagnosed with inflammatory arthritis(i also have osteoarthritis)after contracting a children's virus (slapped cheek) I was ill for 3 months about 11 years ago, it developed into human parvovirus/fifth disease ( not the same as dogs get lol🤦♀️) it made my immune system plummet which then left me with painful joints…
Hello folks, I’ve joined because I’m at a dead end, I have cervical spondylosis in the neck area and had titanium rods and man made vertebrae fitted to my lower spine, I have always been active in the past but over the last 5yrs or so I have become less so due to worsening problems, my legs go numb and give way after just…
Hi just new to the group. Newly diagnosed with osteoarthritis and struggling with the pain especially in my hands and my right knee and right hip. Pain killers not always effective. Any other suggestions which may help
So nice to find this group. I have been living in isolation as my pain has become nearly crippling while waiting for a hip replacement. It has been nearly 18 months but the last three months have left me unable to do more than the bare minimum. This happened right after I moved to Hawaii and I have no friends or family…
Hello everyone I have neck and shoulder and back pain , looking forward to hearing all your advice and seeing how you cope!
How did others deal with being told that they had osteoarthritis.
Recently diagnosed with osteoarthritis in both knee’s, neck with cervicogenic headaches and right shoulder. Been referred to orthopaedic surgeon for right knee and neck as these areas are particularly bad. Also experiencing symptoms in right hip, left ankle, left wrist and hands so also being investigated to see if I have…
I have read all the available information of this website, but want to hear from members about their experiences. I am diabetic and am on blood thinners, the research and my doctors say I can’t take anti inflammatory medications. In addition, diabetes uk says that steroids would be horrible for my blood sugar levels. Given…
Hello everyone, pleased to join a community for support, and offer it also if I can Debjs
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