Hi Everyone, I'm a newbie 👋 just been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in both hips and lower lumbar. Been in a lot of pain in this area for a while. Can't take anti inflammatory tablets. Using anti inflammatory gel and co codomal with heat pad. Doesn't help much. What should I be asking my GP for to help. So sore and feeling…
My Mum has terrible trouble with her feet. Any advice? Please view pic
After going back and to for several years, I've recently been diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the knee following x-ray and blood test referral from the GP "just a wear and tear disease" was how the GP described it to me which I'm not too happy about having read more information on this website. I've been waiting for a…
Hi folks, I'm currently 7 weeks post op on my left thumb and am recovering as expected . However, I have swelling and pain in my wrist on the opposite side, ie below my little finger and more problematic, I have an intermittent ache and throbbing along the length of my arm. Has anyone else any experience of this? Is it…
Hello all, Pre arthritis I loved to run and now it is painful. Any tips on footwear, supports etc to overcome this so I can run again? Thank you, Steph
I would like to sing the praises of the “ Grabber” tool as who ever invented this deserves a medal!! I have found that having one in the bathroom , bedroom and kitchen has been incredibly helpful!! II would definitely try and have more than one of these marvellous tools!!
Dear Community, I recently had a hip replacement, now 6 weeks in and using one crutch on my left side. For the past week I have been waking up in the morning with discomfort and a deep dull ache in my left chest area, actually feeling like it is under my left breast, in my heart region which I have found worrying. It only…
Another question from me. I rarely see people mention having partial knee replacements. According to NICE in the majority of knee OA cases it is primarily the medial compartment that is badly affected, and it is expected that circa 40-45% of people with end-stage knee OA are suitable for partial knee replacements. NICE…
Hi All, Hope everyone is doing well. As some of you may know from previous posts, I have bad osteoarthritis in both my knees yet have also been dealing with chronic septic arthritis. I've been in hospital for a total of 50 days this year, had 9 surgeries in total including partial reconstruction of my knee by having a flap…
I had a flare up of symptoms this week, absolutely awful! But I've also had severe chest pain too (thought I was having a heart attack) . I know I should've gone straight to the hospital to be on the safe side but I just put up with it and rested as much as I could. I'm feeling better but when I breathe in deeply, it still…
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