Hi I'm new here and recently diagnosed with Arthritis in my shoulder. I can not sleep on that shoulder and I am finding it difficult to move it in certain places. I do have a bone density scan appointment in Feb. Anyone have the same and could help on pain management please.
Overwhelmed by the news the consultant gave me on Saturday. I have rheumatoid arthritis and now on hydroxychloroquine injections for life to help with pain in my joints especially my hands and neck. Isn’t very good news at all. Just a bit of a downer, I had a feeling that there was more to it than first thought as I have…
Hi, My name is Angela and I am 51 years old, I've had OA since my late 20's after having the cartilage removed from my knee when I was 12. I had a cartilage transplant an distal femoral osteotomy of my right knee aged 38 years as I was too young for a knee replacement. I now have severe arthritis of both shoulders and my…
I'm getting a bit worried and stressed my job like most involves my hands. I have been recently diagnosed with moderate osteoarthritis in both thumbs. Some days are worse than others. I'm nearly 60 My concern is what if I can't work because of the increasing pain. Any help appreciated a new world for me
Hi Everyone, Hope you are all well :-) I've had a look on the info on the site and past posts I could find about septic arthritis of the knee yet just wondering if anyone else has had it and recovered and how you are doing now ? I had a routine arthroscopy back in Oct 2024, day surgery for multiple meniscus tears on left…
Hi. After 6 months of chronic pain and very little sleep I have been diagnosed with knee arthritis and pseudogout. I can cope with the pain in the day but the pain at night keeps me awake for many hours. I am currently on Colchicine for pseudogout, have had acupuncture and using a tens machine. Nothing seems to help with…
I have has RA since 2017 and was in remission until 1.5 years and was put back on hydroxychloroquine. Recently woke up with a dead arm and I've noticed tingling sensation to my hand and thumb and arm. No othe symptoms just random tingling sensation, and it goes. Does anyone else experience this? I have read thay through RA…
currently have OA in left Knee awaiting surgery for knee replacement.have got a nasty flare up and ideas on managing the knee stiffness?
Hello I've got quite severe Hallux Rigidus in my right foot, with a couple of bone spurs at the bottom of the toes. After many years running, I am now limited to walking which is uncomfortable even in shoes that have specialised insoles made by my local hospital. For the last year, I have attempted to self-manage the pain…
Hi everyone, I’ve not posted in quite a while but have seen the great support given by the group and I’m hoping that someone may have some advice. I received a left total knee replacement nearly 15 months ago and I have continued to experience difficulties. My knee is painful, clicks and crunches and gives way on a regular…
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