I recovered well after my hip replacement and was discharged by surgeon after six weeks. I am now back to long walks with my dogs and can climb over stiles etc. I no longer walk with a limp. However I am still in pain and it feels like the arthritic pain is still there (although I know that's not possible). It sometimes…
Hi I developed OA in my right knee and had an injection last August which made no difference at all. My left knee went from a bit achy to giving out and being braced at the same time so I ended up on crutches permanently. I went back to work after 6 weeks off and although it was painful and tiring was coping OK until the…
Hi there, I've just registered to use the online community in order to share experiences and exchange information with members who suffer from Cervical Spondylosis. I've been suffering from CS for several years and, over time, it's gradually got worse. Currently, I'm experiencing a lot pain, so much so that I'm finding…
So happy to of found this group,so much pain in my fingers, foot & hip,frustrating is a understatement for someone who loves to be active...
Hello - I'd appreciate any advice about seeing a rheumatologist privately. I live in Cardiff, South Wales. I've hit so many walls trying to get a diagnosis via the NHS during the past few years. I've been referred to several specialists and nobody seems to be able to give me a diagnosis. My symptoms have worsened…
Hello. It has been some time since I have been on this site saw the email from Peter and thought I would get in touch again. I have since developed Macular degeneration in my left eye which makes reading rather difficult but I manage. My biggest frustration is fatigue just feeling so tired all the time even if I do sleep…
Hello - I have been recently diagnosed with Rheumatoid arthritis and completely overwhelmed by the speed of progression and how little I know and how out of my control the whole thing is 😔 I am 58, always considered myself extremely fit and healthy, and suddenly after an “unknown” infection, find myself in this completely…
Hi there, I'm 54 and have been having severe knee pain for 2 years. I have fibromyalgia so initially put it down to that. A year ago I hobbled to see my gp and he thought it was ligaments and offered to give a steroid injection into the joints. Omg it was like magic! I was like Tigger bouncing up and down, unfortunately it…
Hello! I am Sherill. I am 42 years old. I was recently diagnosed with RA. I am referred to a specialist and just waiting for that appointment. I am not taking any medication yet. I would like to start changing my diet. For those who have RAs, how has it been for you? What were the things that you started to do and to…
After 4 long years of doctors not listening I have just been diagnosed with OA of both my hips. Still having tests and waiting for MRI, also waiting to seen surgeon about double hip replacement.
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