Hi, I am new to this community, have OA in right hip. Recently x rayed and the OA has progressed a lot. I am in my late 40s. Had a hip arthroscopy 12 yrs ago which did help at time (FAI and labral tear), but the OA is causing increasing issues this last year. Does anyone have tips on how to lessen chance of the hip giving…
Hello II'm Now over 5 weeks post op right hip I'm still having severe sleep problems , my legs go all red & so itchy , I'm up and down all night, also really affecting my marriage as wife is getting snappy with me TThinking Of calling the doctors see if they can prescribe me sleeping tablets! Any advice welcome! Typing…
Hi Everyone Lovely to be on the forum. I'm new here. I've had Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis for 50 years, often called Stills disease. I'm now 55. A few years ago I was also diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis. Here is a very short bio, sJIA has dominated my life, but I've also tried to fight it as much as…
After a long day, my operation took place at 5 pm. I was a nervous wreck all day but the op was amazing. The theatre team were fab. I even saw my old hip bone and the reason I was suffering so much with it. Exposed bone and extra bone growth. How I wasn't in more constant pain I really don't know. Back in my room now ,…
Hello, new here, first post. I have OA in knees and hips, and pain often keeps me awake at nights. I am also diabetic, with irritable bladder and bowel and hyperparathyroidism. I have had some physio and have exercises for my legs. I am overweight and 73. I have been referred to rheumatology but have no idea when I will…
Hi I'm 37 years old recently being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis my thumbs are badly infected and my wrists and knees I find I struggle to hold things like a cup of tea and even the simplest things like hoovering can be painful I struggle at work pulling deliverys down my knees go really hot and painful and I wake up…
Hi all I have been diagnosed with Rheumatoid arthritis since 9 months old. My recent diagnosis is psoriatic arthritis. I have been on Humira / Adalimumab for around 7 years but had constant flare ups in my ankles knees and elbows leading to endless amounts of steroid injections. I have now been on Benepali for around 5…
Good evening. I am CERTAIN I am being a stress head for no reason so apologies in advance for being a drama queen but I've made the mistake of Googling this and of course, I am now worrying! Dr Google is not helpful at times 🤣 I had a total hip replacement on 26 October (2.5 weeks ago). Things are going OK with the wound…
any advice in type of static bike - i.e. more upright, or racer bike style? I have had a trial on a friend’s racer type but felt it pushed ny knees into a very tight bend. Also, I am 5’2 and felt this particular bike was aimed at someone taller.
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…
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