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Hand Splints
Hi, I have just been diagnosed with Osteoarthritis in both my hands thumb and wrists. The doctor suggested I buy supports to wear. I have looked online and there are so many I’m not sure what to buy? Any help/advice ? Thanks TinaWr
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Ankle replacement and fusion.
Good Morning All , I have been suffering with both of my ankles for many years, due to playing sports ( quite a few years ago) and being a carpenter/joiner . In Dec 22 , I had a total ankle in my right ankle by a great surgeon , Mr Kar Teoh ( RIP ) , and was fine until I returned to work and broke a bone supporting the…
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Just been diagnosed with RA
I've just been diagnosed most likely with RA I'm 67 and quite scared ( I'm aware that many people are in a far worse situation than me) I've seen what it has done to my sister who is 71. Although, she is coping, I can see it is hard for her. I have copd as well but that is under control. I don't know how far advanced the…
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Hello, partner of a new PsA sufferer and I have many questions...
Hi, My partner was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis earlier this year (after going round in a few circles of being treated for gout and other things for a while!) After a few months of taking methotrexate and Lefluonmide, it feels like the pain and inflammation is getting under control. This morning though, he woke up in…
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The effect of ankle surgery on mobility
Hello, I have severe osteoarthritis in my left ankle, but can still walk 3 - 5 miles cross country and, more importantly, can cycle. I use my bicycle for getting around locally at home, and abroad in India. I have been given the option of bone fusion or ankle replacement, but I am worried about how either of these,…
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Can you help - shoes?
Hi there, new to the community and wondered if anyone can give their advice please? I was diagnosed with ankle arthritis 6 years ago and it is now at an advanced stage. Sadly, I can’t have a new joint or arthrodèses as over 30 years ago, I had my left knee fused following a skiing accident. I wear a brace on my ankle to…
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Newbie saying G'day and after some advice/others experiences!
Hi guys, Firstly, thank you to this forum, as reading some stories and experiences has given me some most needed information and inspirations! Without rambling on, and sorry if I do, my basic story is that I'm an active 38 year old (running mostly) with two young sons (running after them too!), who just recently had an MRI…
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Bladder weakness and incontinence with flare ups
Hi, I’m 52 female and have had Rheumatoid Arthritis for 22 years Just before a flare up I have noticed that I start getting bladder weakness and incontinence. This clears up as soon as the flare settles down. Initially I thought it has to be stress incontinence due to giving birth to my children and did pelvic floor…
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Waiting for diagnosis
Hi, first time posting 👋 I am playing the waiting game - 3 week wait for xrays to come back on my knee. Dr seems to think arthritis and from what I have read it fits. I have had general weakness and occasional pain in my left knee for 25 years but a couple of weeks ago it suddenly got much worse - bone pain, weakness and…
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Recent diagnosis - feeling overwhelmed
Hi all, thanks for having me. I've recently been diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the AC joint (shoulder) I'm 37, I broke my collar bone over a decade ago which is how I have ended up in this position. I've been going for physio every 4 week's and that definitely helps the muscles around the joint but the joint pain is…
