I am due to have an operation early in 2025 on my spine (the 4th vertebra). I thought there was somewhere on the VA website an information sheet with questions you should ask the surgeon before the operation. Unfortunately I can't seem to locate it. Can anyone point me in the right direction please. Thanks Julie
Apologies if this has been asked already, but what is everyone’s thoughts on scar care? As usual, the internet is a contradiction of conflicting advice, some saying not to put anything on your scar, others saying to slather it in an array of lotions and potions, so just wondering what others have done. For me, my scar is…
Hello everyone! Nice to joing this forum. I'm Natalie, I have recently been diagnosed (confirmed what I knew) with Osteoarthritis. I am a carer, and have been for 20 years. I'm finding it increasingly difficult at work (the main issue being my left knee, and hip, for now). My work cannot or do not want to put me on light…
Aswell as arthritis I have fibromyalgia...arthritis wide spread at different levels of severity in lower back…recently attacking my hands/knuckles/elbows…I'm sure it's in my knuckle/top spine…I can't take anti inflammatory & I'm really struggling. Any help advice would be great...I'm 52
Hi there - first post. I've had my Trapeziectomy n my r hand postponed (already had l hand done)because of DQ disease. Just had a steroid injection into it. Has anyone else had this? Thanks.
Hello. I’ve recently been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis and I’m finding some things hard. Hoping just putting this down in writing generates some responses of similar experiences/potential tips/coping mechanisms! I’m an 35 year old male and was diagnosed 4 months ago. Thing I’m struggling with most is methotrexate and…
Hi all. New member struggling with the decision to fuse my wrist. I’m a 44 year old male. I’ve had rhumetoid since I was 12. It messed up my feet pretty good as a teenager but I get around pretty good now and the biggest trouble I have is in my wrists. Both have partial natural fusion of the carpals. The left is basically…
For a year now I have wanted to see doctor I had an appointment for the 13 jan that has now been stopped I now have to wait till the 3rd Feb I'm so angry WHAT can I do?
Hi All New to this group . Diagnosed with arthritis from Xray not sure which type but its painful but not as much as some on here I am sure. 🙄Taking ibuprofen but not sure if this is the best option. Any advice guidance gratefully received
Hello all! I'm Jayne and I'm 65, suffered with joint problems since I was young and so have my daughters, now my grandson has begun to have problems. We have all seen various specialists and doctors over the years, not one of them was willing to put a name to our suffering other than "wear and…
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