Hi I was diagnosed in 2016 with Osteoarthritis in both knees I now have it in both ankles, feet and hips. I need 2 new knees but they are trying to make me wait till I'm a bit older (im 53). I use a walking stick daily and have a wheelchair as I cant walk for long. I had severe psoriasis since 1992 (currently under control…
Hi, I had my THR August 20th, so I'm coming up for nearly 6 weeks post op. I've developed some new bruising around my wound site, is this normal? I had no bruising round the site initially, only back of the leg, back of knee and calf. Everything has been going really well, to the point I don't need to use a crutch. Am I…
Hi, just wondering whether anyone here has been diagnosed with Felty Syndrome?
Hello I've got quite severe Hallux Rigidus in my right foot, with a couple of bone spurs at the bottom of the toes. After many years running, I am now limited to walking which is uncomfortable even in shoes that have specialised insoles made by my local hospital. For the last year, I have attempted to self-manage the pain…
Hello. I am due to have a reverse shoulder replacement surgery next month. I am wondering whether to go ahead as since seeing the surgeon and surviving the long waiting list 2 things have happened. I have been made redundant and someone told me about cannabis oil cream. I now find my pain is much more manageable. I rarely…
Anybody taken tramadol for pain. I have just been prescribed some for OA in my left knee Susy123
Hi Everybody hope you are all feeling well today. First of all thank for allowing me to join your community. I was diagnosed in 2017 with RA where I had numerous test to diagnose and I felt lost. I was given methotrexate and sulphazine but due to complications methotrexate was replaced by hydroclixinye and steroid…
Hello all! I'm new here... Came on because I was sick of being bombarded with emails on HealthUnlocked and my rheumatologist was disparaging about it. I'm in remission, and on Adalimumab and Methotrexate and I've just had a nasty bout of Covid with two infections one after the other, plus a chest infection. Paxlovid didn't…
Hi everyone, I have finally been diagnosed with OA after two years of hospital visits , along the way I also have an osteoporosis diagnosis and PFPS, a great gift for my 60th , I have constant pain and stiffness in both my knees and I hate to think how much l have spent on pills, potions and miracle knee braces and to be…
Hello, I’m 44 and I’ve just been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. I’ve had mild symptoms since January, but the last 8 weeks have been horrendous. I was finally diagnosed last week. I have pain in my hands, wrists and elbows and also my feet and ankles. The fatigue is like nothing I have experienced before. I’m on…
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