Hi, I have recently been diagnosed with moderate to severe osteoarthritis in my right hand. I am obviously really upset about this as I am only 54 and I still work. I have two jobs and they both involve primarily computer and mouse work. I really don't know what to do? My GP has just prescribed painkillers. I am looking at…
I have recently been to see my GP and she has said that it looks like I have Arthritis in my knee following a meniscus tear in June of this year. I have swelling around my knee. I do yoga once per week and Pilates plus 25 min programs every day in between and walk my dogs for 1.5 hours per day. I have been referred to the…
I’ve recently been having increasing levels of pain at night especially in my shoulder and hip, making sleeping more and more difficult. I have started taking paracetamol before bed. I have codeine prescribed, but only use this when really in pain, especially on days when I have to active. Can anyone recommend what…
hello, I have recently been diagnosed with this and I’m only just turning 30, iv suffered since 2018 but been left has they put it down to other things, I’m in constant agony even with everything they have gave me, I’m so so scared about having injections :( my mental health is taking a toll on me also coz I feel like I…
Hi all I take Cimzia, but, keep getting recurrent thrush and BV. Have had all sorts of tests, and nothing is revealed. I am due a smear test later this year. I stopped taking Cimzia for 6 weeks in the summer; it didn’t stop the thrush. So it makes me think it’s not the drug now. But, equally, the infection isn’t getting…
I just wanted to post to say how sad I am. I don’t need any replies I just want to moan with people who may understand how I am feeling. I have Osteoarthritis in my right knee and I am finding the pain to be quite severe despite medication. I don’t think I’m coming to terms with how it is affecting my everyday life. I’m 56…
I've just been diagnosed with Osteo in my knee. I must admit I was a bit shocked at 56 as I still in my mind feel 21. I've got crutches from the physio but I think I need just a walking stick or a pole as they are too clumsy and only really need one. What do you think pole or stick. Anymore advice would be welcomed xxx
Good morning, yesterday I had an appointment with Trauma & Orthopaedics and they informed me that my left hip is bone on bone and I need it replaced 😟 however as my BMI is to high they can’t operate at the moment so will give me an injection to give me some relief 😢 then I have 9months to get the weight down. I’ve an…
Has anyone had Stem cell injections or nSTRIDE APS injection for knee cartilage defect?
I'm new to the group and have found the compassion, understanding and highly practical advice incredibly useful. This question is coming from a place of being new to an arthritic hip - severe apparently. With arthritis being such a personal experience, I realised what I hadn't seen was any indication of what others…
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