Hi friends ! Just another question please how far did you.all walk after the op ? I'm now 4 weeks post op & walking with 1 crutch now BBut Any advice please when & how to walk unaided ? Thanks 😀
Hi All, Referred for a hip replacement, the consultant told me that the waiting list is 18-24 months. So I’m researching the Planned Treatment S2 funding route. This is an agreement with EU and EEA countries under which you can be refunded for treatment (but not for travel, accommodation, etc) abroad, provided the…
Hi I am newly diagnosed with osteoarthritis But I feel like I’ve just been left to get on with it without any info about it at all. I saw the consultant and he just told me that I’ve got widespread osteoarthritis and suggested going on amitryptaline which i dont want to take so early on in my diagnosis. I’m reading up as…
I have Fibromyalgia with neck pain and arthritis in my hands. The pain is minimal but I have chronic fatigue,dizziness and low mood I have tried umpteen drugs and I have just started Amitriptyline 10 mg which helps sleep but nothing else. However it is early days Any advice?
Hi everyone had my left hip replaced on 10th March surgery went well had a few twinges when sleeping, everything went fine untill week 7, i got an infection 19 hours waiting for a hospital bed and 3 days in hospital on IV antibiotics! Had to take tablet form for another week.....glad to say the infection has gone fingers…
My story begins as a little boy learning to play tennis with his older brother and being taught by our father. My dad was a really good tennis player and did very well on the court throughout his years of playing. My arthritis journey start out in BC with some itchy patches of skin behind my knees and and in front of my…
Hi, I’m wondering if anyone has any experience of eating an anti inflammatory diet? My husband was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis 7 years ago at age 43. He’s had several terrible flares over this period resulting in hospital admissions being bed bound for weeks on end at home. He is on Methotrexate and 6 monthly…
Hello, I'm a newbie here. Wondering if there is anyone on the forum who has had knee replacement surgery. My mother will be having this operation soon and would like to know your experiences and what to expect. Thank you.
Hi everyone I am Jan, I have Anykylosing spondylitis,I got diagnosed last year, I am 64. my husband is my carer. i live in Northumberland and love talking photos when I can get out. i did have other hobbies but not able to do them. i am friendly, outgoing, sense of humour, well you have to with this condition. i lost…
good morning everyone, I’ve just got back from an appointment with a musculoskeletal specialist and was given my x-Ray results. It’s definitely osteoarthritis in my left hip and showing it mild or stage 2, while he acknowledged the level of pain and discomfort I am feeling, he says physio for a good 6 months will be the…
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