Just wondering if anyone has any experience of using an unloader knee brace and is willing to give the pluses and minuses of doing so. I'm on the waiting list for a knee replacement but I've been thinking if one of these worked I could defer or even cancel this. I'd had a football injury almost 40 years ago and the…
Last September had an osteoarthritis flare in my knee, (have had OA in it for years), first ever flare, after a few months pain subsided and I can now walk pain free. Saw an orthopaedic surgeon in January and he said I have bone on bone in my knee and to consider injections or a knee replacement. Still walking pain free,…
Afternoon Anyone out there been on Methotrexate and advised from blood tests to stop due to liver concerns ???? I have started daily folic acid tablets to help. After doing so well on them a little dis heartened tbh!
Hey folks, I've just joined. I have bilateral grade 4 osteo knee arthritis which has a huge impact on my life. Want to engage with others 😀
good morning my name is Adrian I’ve been suffering serious hip and back pain and was recently diagnosed with arthritis I’ve been taking pain killers such as Tramadol before that zappain none of which have the desired effects
National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society Live discussion on Dental Care, Oral health and RA which will be held on Wednesday 31 July at 7pm. Please find the link for the event: NRAS Live: Dental Care, Oral Health & RA | NRAS
This I found: does it concern the feet?? It is not confirmed when reading further, bit insecure I am.
thank you for posting your experiences. At my pre-op they told me I’d be getting g the spinal anesthesia so I was very nervous about this until I read your comments 😃. I’m curious where everyone lives since you all had to wait so long! I’m in Salt Lake City, Utah and they scheduled me for September surgery (2months), but…
Having tried and failed with methotrexate (terrible side effects with mental health and all the others as well) Ive now been offered a choice between these two different drugs, but no guidance as to which might worksbest for me. I'm seronegative RA, age 50, I don't drink, I don't want to lose my hair, and my biggest…
The Medical Sociology and Health Experiences Research Group are asking for people over 70 or their carers to help us with the evaluation which is next weeks. It involves looking at the website at home and attending a 1 hour focus group. We will give people a £20 shopping voucher to say thank you. See the attached poster…
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