HI everyone. Had to rejoin as no idea what old details were. During the years in between I've had a TLHR in June 22 and a TRKR in October 23. I was making a great recovery from both by December 24. Then left hip decided to conk out, bone on bone again and back on s long nhs waiting list. Getting so fed up with everything…
I've just started the hip replacement journey. Had my surgery on April 17th. I've been surprised by how I've been able to slowly move around with two crutches. My medication is helping. Lots of tablets which is a new experience for me. I'm learning how to listen to my body, not rush and be able to move when my body is…
I've had a prolonged suspension of injecting my Amgevita due as I was off it for 5 weeks due to a tooth infection and extraction. This occurred just after my last delivery of Amgevita. My deliveries are of 4 pens so effectively 8 weeks supply and they are timed around when I am due to take the 2nd last pen I have in my…
Hi everyone I'm Tracey and new to this site I have osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis sleep apnea high blood pressure insulin dependant diabetes and epilepsy I am waiting for 2 new knees and a a gall bladder operation which I have been waiting for 3 years now due to my diabetes not being under control due to…
I have fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis all over my body, daily tasks are getting harder. If i am lucky i get 4 hours sleep, but it takes me at least 2 hours to fall asleep. I have a prolapse bladder as well so when I need to go i struggle to get up quickly. My mental health is really suffering at the moment, I find…
Hi all. I have been having difficulties walking for probably about eight years or more .it started with pain in my foot.ball of foot. My knee I fell on and had slight problem with it giving way this was x rayed and found to have slight arthritis seven years later I now find they are saying arthritis in knee and hip .I…
Hi everyone, It’s been 9 years next month since my TKR which you lovely people helped me through. Sometimes throughout the day and night as I panicked about pain relief, exercises, etc. Well it’s now 5 days until my first THR. I’m sure I’m going to panic again. I’ve tried hard this time to control as much as I can about…
Hi, I have a dodgy knee, and it has nearly given way several times. Highly suspect arthritis as my mum was riddled with it. It is also painful at night. Do I need to try for a diagnosis? I kind of want to avoid as hate being old!!
I had my hip operation on the 1st Feb. I was first on the list. Reading all your comments helped me a lot and the staff were wonderful. I had the freeze spray, then anaesthetic injection followed by the epidural. I didn't feel much until I got a shower of electrical pulses in my leg and foot (they had hit the right spot in…
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with faecet joint arthritis and degenerative disc disease last year aged 40. I'm finding I wake up on my back more frequently now. Always used to be a front sleeper but predominantly side now. But I'm now not only waking up on my back, but on my back with my knees in the air. Has anyone else…
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