Hi I had a Total Knee Replacement 6 months ago and would appreciate others who have had this done sharing their experiences. At 6 months I have fairly good mobility and usage of the knee but still have the 'tight band' feeling around my knee and tingling and stiffness. This can be quite unpleasant at times. Have any of you…
I've been diagnosed with osteoarthritis and herniated disc off the spine,have anyone had bad blood tests,high colesterol, glucose,white blood cells,something to do with my heart…now im having problems with my knee… i feel my body is attacking itself…..been in constant pain four 4 years,been told its srthritis about 8…
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Hello I’ve joined Versus arthritis for support and knowledge in the community on here to help me deal with my condition. I’ve had arthritis at a manageable level in my knees since my 40 s I’m now 62 always a keen walker of coast and countryside and being close to nature. But since February this year my arthritis has become…
Afternoon all, I am new to this so forgive me if I babble on, I was first told I had arthritisabout 5 years ago at that point it was Mr Carvin you need a new hip, it was to far gone to have injections and stuff. 4 years later I got my new hip, whilst waiting I was told I need a new right hipto far gone to have any other…
Hi Everyone. Just still trying to get my head around everything. About to start on Methotrexate next week - Read about all different kinds of side effects… Has anybody had real positive change since taking. Always been fit & regular gym going… Finding I can't do the usual routines anymore… Does anybody know of a PT who…
Hi I'm 54 and have recently been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. The future feels really scary to me at the moment. I'm not on any long term meds yet but will soon be taking hydroxychloraquine. I just wonder what type of life can I expect. Will I lead a relatively normal life with this disease. I feel really anxious…
Hello again😊 I posted earlier this week about being told I had OA and bad referred knee pain. I finally had my orthopaedic appointment today, the consultant didn’t think my OA was bad enough to cause the pain I’m having. He examined me and was hovering between muscular and hip because I couldn’t relax my thigh muscle…
my inflammations way down and I've still some pain in shoulders and stiff hands but I have periods when I feel absolutely knackered and I need to sit down, even after a good night's sleep. is this a common thing? , is it just my system fighting itself and tiring me out? anyone else experience this? thanks all A.
Hi all. I have OA in my hands and feet with Hallux Rigidus and bone spurs on my right foot. I have been undergoing hand therapy and have been referred to a clinician for my foot issue. I have been taken of Naproxen due to issues with my kidneys so have no pain relief apart from paracetamol I've been getting on with life,…
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