Hi, I just joined. Looking for advice. I have osteoarthritis in my knee and I keep trying different things. Nothing seems to work so far. Does anyone have anything that's helped them.
Hello from Ireland , everybody. I am delighted to have a place to discuss my fears about my arthritis. I am an artist and yest I summoned the courage to go to a doctor , whom I know, to discuss my hips and if anything can be done. I move like the Tin Man and hate it. I nearly ran out as she wanted me to do blood tests etc…
I am due to have a new hip soon, how soon am I likely to be able to get back to normal life? I currently swim 3 times a week, but want get back to walking my dog, gardening and normal activities. Looking forward to your suggestions x
Hi I'm a 63 year old who was diagnosed with palindromic arthritis 4 years ago (wrongly, I think) then the diagnosis was switched to inflammatory arthritis. I initially presented with a hot knee and severe exhaustion which isn't any better to this day. It's been a difficult journey and I have been through…
Hi everyone, I’m wondering if anyone has any advice for me with this please. I have RA & stupidly last July thought it would be a clever idea to order a Mini Cooper. I was unable to test drive it as it was the new electric model & the garages round me didn’t have any to see in person. I test drove the normal one for only 5…
Hi all Newly diagnosed OA of hips and spine (I’m 34). And although I’m happy I know what’s causing my pain and I’m going through different medications to help without feeling too stoned. But what can I do to counter act the tiredness? I had like 8 and half hours sleeps last night and I’m now yawning and feeling I could…
Hello All I am just doing a post again a follow up relating to my previous one I had a assessment with my physiotherapist and we discussed about the facet joint arthrosis that I have got and I was told that it isn’t arthritis and that I am at a high risk of getting arthritis in my spine and lower back but I am feeling very…
Today I'm at the 5 weeks mark and feeling good but wanted to share my journey. I had a total hip replacement 5 weeks ago, with a spinal and light sedation. All went well, stayed in hospital for two nights then home to my sisters to be waited on hand and foot, which is most needed for the first week! It's been a long slog…
hi i just started taken bebepali just wondering if any one is on biologics how long did it take for you to notice a difference with your arthritis
Hi there. I was diagnosed with RA and started taking methotrexate in December . I have been going for blood tests every two weeks and now every month.I have no idea of the results of these. No sign of a follow up appointment and have had to ask for at least a meeting with the nurse. A friend in a different county has had…
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