HI, I joined yesterday after looking online for some advice after a steroid injection in my knees earlier in the week- this site was also recommended in the patient information leaflet I was given. I'm now on day 6 since the injection and so far it's felt good - there was no pain initially and much less discomfort…
Hi, I just joined. Looking for advice. I have osteoarthritis in my knee and I keep trying different things. Nothing seems to work so far. Does anyone have anything that's helped them.
After a long day, my operation took place at 5 pm. I was a nervous wreck all day but the op was amazing. The theatre team were fab. I even saw my old hip bone and the reason I was suffering so much with it. Exposed bone and extra bone growth. How I wasn't in more constant pain I really don't know. Back in my room now ,…
I am due to have a new hip soon, how soon am I likely to be able to get back to normal life? I currently swim 3 times a week, but want get back to walking my dog, gardening and normal activities. Looking forward to your suggestions x
Hi. Couple of questions. Does anyone on here take CBD Oil or capsules to relieve pain of osteoarthritis? What dose? Does it work? Can it be safely taken with Amitriptyline.? Do people take Amitriptylin? What dose? Does it work? Asking as I am currently on 10mg daily Amitriptyline prescribed for Neuropathy not…
Hi I'm a 63 year old who was diagnosed with palindromic arthritis 4 years ago (wrongly, I think) then the diagnosis was switched to inflammatory arthritis. I initially presented with a hot knee and severe exhaustion which isn't any better to this day. It's been a difficult journey and I have been through…
Hi everyone, I’m wondering if anyone has any advice for me with this please. I have RA & stupidly last July thought it would be a clever idea to order a Mini Cooper. I was unable to test drive it as it was the new electric model & the garages round me didn’t have any to see in person. I test drove the normal one for only 5…
Hi all Newly diagnosed OA of hips and spine (I’m 34). And although I’m happy I know what’s causing my pain and I’m going through different medications to help without feeling too stoned. But what can I do to counter act the tiredness? I had like 8 and half hours sleeps last night and I’m now yawning and feeling I could…
Hello All I am just doing a post again a follow up relating to my previous one I had a assessment with my physiotherapist and we discussed about the facet joint arthrosis that I have got and I was told that it isn’t arthritis and that I am at a high risk of getting arthritis in my spine and lower back but I am feeling very…
Today I'm at the 5 weeks mark and feeling good but wanted to share my journey. I had a total hip replacement 5 weeks ago, with a spinal and light sedation. All went well, stayed in hospital for two nights then home to my sisters to be waited on hand and foot, which is most needed for the first week! It's been a long slog…
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