Hi, I had a hip replacement in 2012 at the age of 43. I’m having X-rays on my feet on Monday to see if I also have it in my feet. The hip I had replaced is becoming very uncomfortable especially going up stairs, getting up from sitting and just generally when I’m walking. Could I need another new hip already? Has anybody…
Hello, I've just joined after talking to an advisor. I'd not heard of osteomalacia before. I knew I had osteo arthritis in one hip but this is new. I'm struggling with pain relief and getting a balance re. movement, rest, adapting, I'm sure this won't be new to people already here. From time to time I get very down with…
Hi everyone, Apologies for the long post. I'm feeling rather dejected and lost. Approximately 8 weeks ago I began experiencing pain in the knuckles of both index fingers and middle fingers. Gradually got worse with redness, swelling (weirdly worse in my left hand), increased pain, and the pain spreading to my wrists. I…
I’m still trying to find a drug that works for me, I’m back on steroids for a few m9nths, the Rheummy is talking about bio something or other, the pulmonary consultant talks about a big word I cannot say let alone spell after my latest incident of lung scarring. My lungs will never be what they were but I am managing water…
Has anyone been referred to a Pain Management Clinic please? I'm just wondering what to expect. I was told I have osteoarthritis in hips, knees, left shoulder, arm and hand, along with long-term back problems. No medication has helped at all and they won't give me anything like Tramadol. I need to lose loads of weight so…
Hi I'm new here . I've arthritis in my knee and its bone on bone . I've been told only surgery will help but I can't h ave it because I've too many other health problems . I feel like I've hit a brick wall. I can't even have pain relief because of my liver
Hey guys, This is my first post so hopefully I’m doing this right😅 I’m Michael and I’m 31 and in the past few months my life has been turned upside down basically! When I was younger I played football all day every day and there was one time I scratched my knee playing on astro and didn’t think anything of it. This turned…
Has anyone tried Vitamin D spray instead of tablets. This is apparently sprayed under the tongue each morning and goes straight into blood system. I am looking for something to give me more energy. Thank you
Hello. I have recently joined this group. I have arthritis in my lower spine and pelvic region. I am trying to keep.up my activities, e.g bowling and petanque, but cannot play as long as it gets painful. I use ibuprofen gel, take paracetamol and ibuprofen. I also use a back support belt and a heated belt. I'm taking…
Hi,I have ra in my hands and feet,at the moment I don't have much pain but over the past week I seem to have extreme fatigue,I wake up tired and it is an effort to do anything and I have to force myself I also have oa in several places which is causing me pain at the moment,just wondered if the fatigue is a flare up of RA…
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