Hello, I last posted on here a year ago when I was waiting for a diagnosis for pain either side of my sacrum which I had had for 5 years. I got diagnosed with early sacroiliac joint osteoarthritis. (I know that early osteo doesn't normally cause a lot of pain, so it's not a definitive diagnosis, but it's the best guess at…
Can anyone tell me which is the best cream to rub on for arthritis, I have been using Voltarol, but it doesn't seem to have much effect.
My RA has been in remission for several years with very few flare-ups, which is great, and I’m just on 7.5mg methotrexate with no adverse effects. Also have osteoarthritis, osteoporosis and Sjögren's syndrome. Last year my rheumatologist made a passing comment that I could probably stop taking MTX. I’m due to see him again…
I’ve recently started BENEPALI injections and I’m concerned about the risk of cancer with this treatment. Has anyone had any cancer diagnosis since taking this treatment? I’m wondering whether to ask to switch treatments or am I worrying unnecessarily?
hi seems my last post was cut short , sorry, I’ve recently (last Tuesday) been diagnosed with significant oa throughout my cervical neck area, gp also said lordosis?? I’m not really understanding what the means, she’s referred me to MSK clinic for mri and further tests, I received a letter four days later asking to phone…
Hello Finally I have had my pre op assessment for a knee replacement 3 weeks ago . At the assessment after being asked about varioue issues I mentioned that I had a minor but stubborn fungal nail issue which I have had for a number of years and despite various treatments it just won't completely go away. The Pre op Nurse…
Hi all I have a date for my first THR - Feb 18th. However, my consultant says as soon as I am over this op, he will have me back in to do the other one. Apparently, because they are both so bad, doing just one is pointless as I won't get any benefit from it. Has anyone here had both hips done in succession? If so, what…
I have osteoarthritis in my hips I got pain patches and paracetamol I have blood pressure I need to lose 3stone bring cholesterol down pre diabetic struggling with it all I try to do exercises and go for walks but it's to painful at times I'm waiting for hip replacement surgery but I got to get 3 Stone and my cholesterol…
Hi everyone. I had a knee replacement in March 2021 and, sadly it has failed😢. I developed pain in my knee last year, and was diagnosed with aseptic loosening in December, when my surgeon told me me I would need further surgery to replace the implant. I believe that this implant is made by Zimmer NexGen, and has been…
Hello Thank you for having me here. I have osteoarthritis in hands, knees and feet. When my hands are in flare, it is extremely painful to use a knife to cut my food at meals. Any tips on how to use a knife to minimise pressure on the index finger?
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