I thought it best to start a new discussion because this time it's my knees being done. There was a bit of a hiccup when I arrived on 10th of December for my x-rays and consultation about having my knees done, the consultant wasn't there ,he'd gone away. They did do the x-rays though. I had a phone conversation this week…
Hi everyone I've been doing meditations but can anyone give me advice please on how to stay calm before the op ? I met the consultant today and he said because my hip is so bad it has extra bone & the op will take longer Also he advised that the spinal block is better than the general anesthesia? Thanks in advance Jean
My new hip is finally about to happen(!) so someone suggested it might be helpful to others for me to keep a bit of a blog going. It's good to know that despite the 4.7m on waiting lists (don't get me started...) that things are showing signs of moving again. We can only hope they start making serious in roads to helping…
Check this site out - MTX is also used to treat ectopic pregnancy, it’s a horrible experience but this puts it in context In particular, knowing which high folate foods to avoid on MTX day, and which are ok.
What Vitamins Are in Chocolate? Vitamin Amount (Per 100g of Dark Chocolate). Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) 0.012 mg Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 0.06 mg Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 0.43 mg Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) 0.36 mg Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) 0.019 mg Vitamin B9 (Folate) 5 μg Vitamin B12 Trace Vitamin D Trace Vitamin E 1.79 mg Vitamin…
Two rheumies interviewed, and the pain & path to remission wisdom shared was well beyond anything I have heard from 3 NHS head of department rheumies. I had discovered most of it through surprised and painful trial and error, Dr Tomiko was surprised by the same info, having discovered it, shock horror, by asking and…
FYI We all take Paracetamol to help us. I can't post the link on here but there is an urgent recall notice on their own brand. Please check all packets you have as they contain Aspirin and not Paracetamol. Perhaps Admin could post the link on here? There is a specific batch and expiry date number and doesn't affect all…
Hello everyone, I have had osteoarthritis since my 30's in my back but now in my hands, knees, neck and feet. I have recently been diagnosed as also having psoriatic arthritis. Finding it hard to deal with all the pain the flare ups give me. I have started methotrexate on 13th January, hoping this will help. Was told for…
Hi All, I have recently found that MRI and X-rays show I have very little cartilage under my right knee cap. It’s become very painful and now been given Naproxen to help, x2 500mg not really helping. I do martial arts and should be competing in a national competition in September 2025, I fear that problems will get worse…
Hi, I'm new to the group and would really welcome some help / advice. I have been diagnosed with severe degenerative osteoarthritis of the knee and am waiting for a date for a TKR. Over the past year, I have seen a private physio (NHS was taking forever to send date!), and am still seeing her about every 4 weeks; I have…
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