Hi everyone my name is Angela and I have had osteoarthritis since my late 20's. I had a cartilage transplant and femoral osteotomy aged 38 years. At the age of 51 I now have severe arthritis of both my shoulders and currently having corticosteroid injections until I can face a shoulder replacement 😕. I also have severe…
Hello. I’m a 68 year old female and feel like I’m being taken over by arthritis! Years ago I had issues with my right knee for which I had an arthroscopy and a scrape and that seemed to help. It’s just stiff now but on the whole I can live with that. Over the years I’ve had various joint issues and have been told I have it…
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I have severe hip arthritis and have to use a wheelchair outside. I have been refused surgery because my BMI is 41. How do I lose weight when I can barely move! Am desperate for help,
Hey beautiful people I have degenerative cervical arthritis in my c2,c3 c4 and c5. I am grateful 🙏 to be part of this group. How do you guys deal with the pain, tiredness and immobility? Have a wonderful day 😊
I have osteoarthritis and one knee is bone on bone and when I straighten it, it crunches then gives way and make me Jult and feel sick, although I am still active in sport as don't tend to straighten my leg much while playing I'm reluctant to give up yet and consultant won't do a knee replacement till I'm not able to play.…
Hi, I'm a newbie to the community. I've been diagnosed with RA for about 5 years. Progressively getting worse despite various medication. I've had one dose of adalimumab and promptly acquired multiple clots in my left leg! Feeling very sorry for myself! The wonder medication hasn't worked, but left me in alot of pain and…
I had Arthrosamid in my right knee on Wednesday afternoon, can anyone advise how my knee is supposed to feel the first, second and maybe third week - post the injection. I accept everyone is different and we may all react differently - but in general what are the common things post injection people experienced please 😊
The last couple of weeks I have had 2 physio treatments on my hips and knees prescribed by my Dr at our local clinic,some of it was quite good but the pressure point on my right hip hurt quite a bit, so I am thinking that I might get my son to do a few Bowen Therapy treatments before I have to go to hospital, as he is a…
Hello all! I’m new here, I’m 27 and have been Diagnosed with JIA (inflammatory) since I was 14. Reading some of your guys stories, I don’t think my experience has been as bad as it could have, mine usually just affects my knees. Anyways, I have irregular flare ups which I just can’t seem to find the cause of, I’ve had my…
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