I have arthritis in Neck, Back Hips, Knees, Ankles - i guess from all the running I did in DMS Boots Wearing Webbing and carrying a Bergen. Anyone else with these issues and if so any tips for dealing with them.
At what stage do you say to your Dr I can’t physically stand the pain in my fingers and hand anymore
Hi there, This is my first post & I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed! I've had symptoms of inflammatory arthritis for nearly 2 years but still no diagnosis. I don't understand why, but despite having ongoing symptoms, the rheumatologist discharged me about a year ago without me knowing (maybe because at that point there was…
I am having trouble finding medication for painful RA which will not harm my lungs any further. Any suggestions please?
Now I have osteoarthritis in my knee, is there a chance it could affect other joints too?
Hello all! I have osteoarthritis of both knees. I've had steroid injections, an unsuccessful knee arthroscopy this year (advised not to bother with the other knee!) The consultant advised me to wait as long as possible for TKR. (I'm only 62!) Walking is painful. Sleeping is a challenge. Naproxen, Cocodamol and Paracetamol,…
Hi there, I've been on Methotrexate since January and Etoricoxib for longer than that. I have Osteoarthritis in my back and hips (awaiting a right hip replacement). I also have Psoriatic Arthritis. Anyway, my routine 3 monthly blood test showed high liver markers, so I had them redone 2 weeks later and they were up again.…
Hi everyone Thanks again to so many of you for your encouragement pre and post surgery. I posted previously - 3 days post hip op (under hints and tips) and in response to other members posts. Here's a round up of how things have progressed over the last couple of weeks. Others have mentioned the journey home. Getting in…
Have now had my surgery for THR - so lucky to have received a cancellation😊 After a few hiccups on first coming home, ( after one day post-op) all seems to be healing okay and I'm starting to use only one crutch most of the time. However I am questioning whether, now on day 10, it should still be so difficult getting in…
Over the last two years the osteoarthritis in my right hip had been causing increasing difficulties. My range of movement without pain was limited. I couldn’t put my right sock on without using a ‘sock assistant’. Anything other than very limited gardening was impossible. Instead of 5-6 mile hikes without a problem, I…
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