hi I’m newly diagnosed OA in my spine, hips & pelvis. Already had it in my neck for few years. but the pain is getting worse & my hips & lower back are very painful. Dr said take paracetamol but it does nothing. I’ve got paracetamol & codeine combined over the counter from pharmacy but dr advised taking them too much. I…
I was diagnosed with OA in one knee last October and as the pain got worse and unable to drive, I got a steroid injection quite quickly, and understood I would be able to rebook as easily if needed. Just After the 3 months the steroid is supposed to last, I have started my second flare. I contacted local doctors to arrange…
Hi. I have osteoarthritis in my feet (as well as in one knee and TKR in the other). I'd like recommendations on best footwear to help with the significant pain please. I wear Skechers but my podiatrist doesn't really rate them. There are so many articles on the internet, I'd like to hear some specific examples or brands…
has anyone had any experience of therapies for pain relief in osteoarthritic shoulder such as RFA: cooled radiofrequency ablation? Or PRP:platelet rich plasma therapy?
Joined today , I had my right hip replaced 2021 and now having left hip surgery in April, celebrated my 60 birthday in January so looking forward to being able to move around pain free this year
I was told I had mild arthritis in my hips 18 months ago after a lot of pain an xray was done and mild arthritis was the result. last summer my hands started becoming really painful but I’ve managed with some pain killers and pillates/strengthening exercises for movement. Have been in a lot of pain since last week in hips…
Does anyone have any experience of high anti-ccp numbers and RA being more damaging? The first time my tests were done, nearly two years ago, my anti-ccp was 79, with Rheumatoid Factor being 264. At the moment, it's mainly my feet that are effected with some bone erosion starting in a couple of MTP joints bilaterally. I've…
Hi everyone, I am a newbie here so saying hello :). Also looking for some advice… If you have a PMR diagnosis, how was this process? I have had OA for many years in several joints and generally manage it OK. At Christmas I developed symptoms which are 'textbook' PMR. I saw my GP in January who has ruled out RA or PMR on…
I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my knees end of 2024. I am really struggling to manage it as I’m overweight and trying to lose weight but struggle with doing too much exercise. any advice or tips gratefully appreciated 😊 p.s I’m a 46 yr old female
hi,im Andrew,53 with a lot of weight issues and cannot exercise because of pain.i have spondylitis of the spine from top to bottom,3 crushed vertebrae in my lower back,a neck injury from 2 close together car accidents years ago,osteoarthritis in my shoulders and hands.ive not been able to work for 10 years because of…
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