Hello I'm new to the group. I suffer with Osteoarthritis in both thumbs and my right hip. I also have GTPS in right hip and lower back - pain (suspected osteoarthritis in back) . I'm lucky to be having hydrotherapy and physiotherapy ( probably more for the GTPS than the O.A ) but it is slowly helping. I've recently had…
Hi first time posting, i have brutal pain in both knees and various parts/joints in my body. I have taken so many different painkillers for most of my adult life and not helping. The pain clinic have recently told me there is nothing more they can do to help me. I have been told i am on a waiting list for a full knee…
Hi, new to the site. Recommended by my physiotherapist. Could anyone recommend an effective pain relief medication? I have just tried co-codamal but no help.
I have rheumatoid arthritis and have stiff hands but lately my right hand thumb and 3 fingers are either tingling or numb. I think this maybe carpal tunnel syndrome. Has anyone any experience of this? Any advice would be gratefully welcome. Thank you.
Hi everyone I am Janet and I am 48 and for the last 7 years or so I have had chronic pain in my left hip that was often brushed off as wear and tear, ligament pain and all other excuses, was always sent for xrays and was always told it was wear and tear, In 2019 I had a hysterectomy and felt that made it worse, I dont know…
Hi, I had an Arthrosomid injection in my left knee three weeks ago, at Benenden Hospital. The procedure itself as others have said was very quick and easy. I was being driven home four hours after arriving at the hospital and had walked across the car park with much less pain than before. I was given a set of exercises…
Hi all, first time poster, I suppose looking for some resources really. I am a paramedic, during covid like everyone I contracted the dreaded lurgey. I wasn’t unwell with covid just tired. 3 weeks later I began to get pain in all my lower legs and joints. Ankles knees hips. To the point where it was excruciating.(2021) I…
Hi everyone just introducing myself, I have recently been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in my hands and feet but have been living with osteoarthritis for about 12 years , I am in constant pain and can barely walk I'm 56 years old I have had physio 4 times and they still won't refer me to a surgeon to maybe get a hip…
I'm a newbie to this page, just found it today. I was diagnosed with RA 5 years ago but started having symptoms about 3 years before that. It took me a while to convince my Doctor at the time it was RA even though my labs showed it. I've been on MTX for about 3 years and Hydroxychloroquine for 5. I recently started seeing…
Hi All, I’m 38 and recently been diagnosised with PA. I have stated a course of steroids which are working and reducing some swelling, I started methotrexate which had to be stopped due to liver problems. Now the pain is much worse affecting daily life, irratible and low mood. Still struggling to come to terms with the…
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