Hello, new here, first post. I have OA in knees and hips, and pain often keeps me awake at nights. I am also diabetic, with irritable bladder and bowel and hyperparathyroidism. I have had some physio and have exercises for my legs. I am overweight and 73. I have been referred to rheumatology but have no idea when I will…
Hi I'm 37 years old recently being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis my thumbs are badly infected and my wrists and knees I find I struggle to hold things like a cup of tea and even the simplest things like hoovering can be painful I struggle at work pulling deliverys down my knees go really hot and painful and I wake up…
Hi all I have been diagnosed with Rheumatoid arthritis since 9 months old. My recent diagnosis is psoriatic arthritis. I have been on Humira / Adalimumab for around 7 years but had constant flare ups in my ankles knees and elbows leading to endless amounts of steroid injections. I have now been on Benepali for around 5…
any advice in type of static bike - i.e. more upright, or racer bike style? I have had a trial on a friend’s racer type but felt it pushed ny knees into a very tight bend. Also, I am 5’2 and felt this particular bike was aimed at someone taller.
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Hello, I am hoping for an inspirational story from someone suffering with GCA. Fortunately, it was caught before visual loss as my GP spotted the signs so I know I've been very lucky. I have been on steroids one week and started other meds. However, although some of the aches and pains have gone, I'm feeling so fatigued -…
So its time to leave my Christmas bubble and attempt to get back to work and my new reality. I am newly diagnosed with Arthritis, although that has been fairly casually done and I have yet to be given a type. It started in November with very painful left knee, then after trying to push through ( dr said wouldn’t make it…
It’s exactly 7 days since I’ve had my hip replacement, where this time last week I was just getting back into bed after having attempting to stand up on new hip for the first time (with frame) and walk to toilet (peeing myself in the process as the spinal hadn’t fully worn off) which I failed at miserably as no sensation…
Good evening, I hope someone may be able to advise? I have recently been diagnosed with Seronegative Arthritis, having also suffered with Osteoarthritis for some years. It has always been my understanding that most people with RA suffer first thing in the morning… for me my pain and stiffness is towards the end of the day…
Hello all, I had the above surgery 18 months ago on my right hand. I'm scheduled to do the left in 2 weeks. For some reason about a week or so ago my right hand right inside where the bone used to be started hurting. I still work and can't be without a hand. I'm older and have a special needs dog and besides the ride to…
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