Hi everyone, I’m new to arthritis, and haven’t a diagnosis yet. I suspect RA but the rheumatologist wants to make sure. I’m on anti-inflammatories, amitriptyline and tramadol at night but no DMARD as yet. I want to know whether anybody in your community has tried the Zoe project. My sister who has MS has just started it…
Hello everyone, I was recently diagnosed with arthritis. I don't know if it's only me but I feel like each year is worse than the last. Nowadays though I just shut down, become a little depressed then my joints get painful. I did research and apparently it's fatigue. I don't know if there's any suggestions on this. Thank…
Hi 6 years ago I fractured my shoulder and in the last 2 years I have had constant pain and I am struggling to do much with my left arm. Anything that requires me to lift my arm is painful. 3 months ago I had a gel injection in my shoulder to ease the pain but it didn't in fact the pain is worse. I am now waiting for a…
Hi all, Just wondered if anyone has had any success with treatments for scoliosis? I hear that steroid injections can help, and possibly Botox. I would be interested to hear about anybody’s treatments. Take care, Miranda x
I've been told my right hip is nearly completely bone on bone and the orthopaedic surgeon has removed me from the waiting list ( his exact words were " I don't won't to give you a shiney new hip and you still will be in back pain " ) , they have now said I've got to have a spinel injection to numb my spine and to see if…
Hello everyone, Had a knee replacement in May and waiting to see surgeon re left knee and foot. Interested to hear of other peoples experiences of this surgery. Also was diagnosed with PsA 50 years ago.
Morning all, I’ve been having pain in my lower necks and crippling headaches for a while now so went to see my GP which lead to referral to a musculoskeletal doctor and X-ray. Yesterday I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my lower neck. I’m 42 and have to admit, it was a bit of a shock! The doctor has suggested…
I feel so very alone.in my hell tha t is ARTHRITIS.
I have said on here before that I have osteoarthritis in my left knee and now my right knee is bad. Now that both my knees are not good this is making me very depressed. I’m getting really worried how bad my mobility will get. This condition is affecting my everyday life and putting me off doing more things because of my…
Hello, I'm new to this journey, and currently a bit lost . I had developed a painful knee 3 months ago , but then got the flipping COVID , and now have pain , not only on 8 more joints , but also abdo pain, and pain in the whole of my legs and arms. So far the GP has been been a bit rubbish, the physio, I have through work…
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