Hi It's been a while since I've been on here. I *think* I may have come down with a virus. Its so hard to tell as all the symptoms are the same as my stills disease - really sore throat, swollen glands, achey and hurt all over. What's different which makes me wonder if it's a virus is that I have totally gone off my food,…
My carpal tunnel has been affecting my mood. I have carpal tunnel syndrome. I hate having to use my hands to grip things, hold doors, every thing I use with my hands is a constant pain I don't want to think about. I have no idea how to stop this
I'm 76 and have osteoarthritis in various joints, including disc degeneration in my spine. A few months ago I woke up one morning with terrible pain and stiffness around my neck and left shoulder. I also had pins and needles down my arm and into my hand. I saw a physiotherapist attached to my health centre who diagnosed…
Hello everyone, My husband has psoriatic arthritis and was on methotrexate and luflunomide. After not feeling well in the new year he has ended up in intensive care on a ventilator with a rare form of pneumonia called PCP. He's only picked this up because he's immune system is suppressed. I'm just wondering if this has…
hi i am new to this site ,,i have osteoarthitis of hand knees and feet ,just wanted to say hi xx
Hi I have just been told the arthritis in my knee is due to the cartilage wearing ie the shock absorbers .Anyone know how they rectify this ? I am on 18 week waiting list to see a consultant but would like to know what to expect in the end .Thanks x
Hi very active until now (64) but pain in right ankle giving mobility problems. Just wondering about daily regime of tablets which will help. Regular paracetomol, ibuprofen or both? thanks
Really struggling with OA stiffness in my left knee, been told i need a partial knee, neproxen isnt working anymore although it used to really help the stiffness. I have to stand on one leg when i get out of bed and wait for the bad knee to wake up and straighten...no joke... Ive had xrays, physio etc and have a…
Has anybody noticed that your strength with osteoarthritis has got less. My general body strength used to be good...but now I feel very weak. Even carrying my weekly groceries drains me. I am 58 and got diagnosed 2 yrs ago. I have a knackered lower back and 2 knackered hips, bad hands and 1 bad foot! apart from that I'm…
Hi I’ve been diagnosed with hip arthritis.I’m in constant pain and have trouble sleeping, hence me finding this site at a ridiculous hour! My mobility in right hip is limited and I struggle getting in and out my car and even taking my dog for a walk can be a challenge. It’s impacted me so quickly and at 52 struggling to…
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