good morning, my name is jo im 52 years old i was recently diagnosed with arthris to my spine,knees,feet and shoulders following cancer. Im currently at a loss to come to terms with how i will cope long term. I have young teenage children and im not that mobile. Any advise would be amazing please, also is it normal to feel…
I have a lump about 3cm in diameter on my foot. Can't really see it properly on pic but it's soft. Anyone know what this is?
I have been off work for 2weeks with a flare up of RA and fibromyagia. Everything hurts but think the fatigue is the worst thing. Came back into work today (I'm a sen teacher) and a pupil has punched me in the back. I now have lower back pain that's radiating up my left side. Would the constant physical aggression,…
hello, I am new here and would like to know if anyone else has had a diagnosis (or impression as all my letters say)? I am feeling quite frustrated as there is no information about this on versus arthritis, I am told it is not the same as osteoarthritis and most non rheumatology medics say there is no such thing. What…
After years of trying to make my mind up whether or not to go for this surgery, mainly because of the long recovery involved especially as I am 70 and live alone. I am due to go for surgery at the end of January, however I am really still not sure whether to go ahead. I have mid foot arthritis in both feet, I have already…
I had my first ever steroid shot last Tuesday in my knee, the first few days I felt so much better. I could straighten my leg and even went out around shops on foot for a couple hours. (I was using a wheelchair for anything over 5 mins before the shot). After a week I’ve started feeling swollen and sore in spots again…
Hi, I’m new to this community and interested to hear about other people’s therapy and help tips. My arthritis came on after catching covid and my symptoms are worse in winter. My hands are sore and I struggling to form a fist. My blood rushes around my body and i feel like my skin is crawling. This causes anxiety,…
Hi folks, Feel this is a cheek after not posting for so long, but I trust your advice. Quick update: THR and hip resurface replacement are still holding out 26 years and counting for the THR. Knees and neck are grindy and knees always 'fat'. I am at the tail end (I hope) of having shingles. Have been unable to sleep due to…
I have recently been prescribed Sulfasalazine and have been on it for 6 weeks now, I’ve been told it can take a few months to work! I was wondering what experience others taking this have had and if it worked. Currently I’m still having chronic pain in my hands and feet particularly my right foot which has become very…
Hi - I find it appalling that there is no after care/rehab offered after a hip replacement (and other operations) and that you are discharged after 1/2/3 nights with nothing more than bits of paper and list of instructions. In some countries people are kept in hospital longer and then have the option of going to a rehab…
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