Hi I have servere OA in my left knee which due to other health problems my consultant will not give me a new knee I have reduced lung capacity caused by Covid which gives me about 70% lung functionality ( i was in a coma for 5 weeks) I am 69 and have started using Bee Venom on my knee which in my case does help, other…
Just wondering if it would be beneficial to wear knee support. If so, what type. Let me know your opinions/thoughts.
Hello all, I've been managing the OA in my knees pretty well these past couple of years but I now believe it's spread to one of my thumbs, the base joint to be precise. I manage my knees with a combination of pain management and physio/sport/weight training but am at a bit of a loss as to how to get some relief for my…
can anyone help me? what is the very first drug that your gp gave you when it was found that your ra markers were high and you were complaining of pain and starting to get bumped bones and joints with swelling? i only ask because i'm back to googling medication after another sleepless night and pain so unbearable that when…
I had an appointment with an orthopaedics consultant today regarding my trigger fingers which were diagnosed 18 months before I was diagnosed with PsA. This is the 3rd time I've seen this particular consultant in the last year but today he surprised me when he said that PsA and trigger finger go hand in hand - no pun…
Hi, can anyone help. I'm newly diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis about 9 months ago and I'm now on methotrexate injections for past 3 months. My question is if I'm in remission should I be pain free or is pain I'm still feeling, from damage caused before I started treatment. My CRP is down to 5 but I don't know how I'm…
Hello! I'm struggling to get to sleep and stay asleep due to pain in my hips and knees. Any suggestions on what to look for in a good mattress? Or things to avoid? Thank you
I have been told I have osteoarthritis in both hands and wrists it’s mild according to go but pain is chronic feels moderate to severe and have red blotches here and there can’t do anything without chronic pain it’s unbearable anyone else in the same boat I’ve only had X-rays should of had a scan as it shows up better…
hi Has anyone else had these symptoms with psoriatic psoriasis, currently having this in my legs ,feet ,groin and fingers the feeling is strange a little uncomfortable on my skin and sometimes like a cold almost wet feeling on legs , got me a little concerned it might be something other than psa Thanks in advance for any…
Does anyone have recommendations for a lightweight wheat bag or heat pad? I want to use my wheat bag on my knee, I find the heat soothing, but the weight of the wheat bag is uncomfortable and I’ve stopped being able to use it. Any suggestions please? I’ve been googling but so far haven’t found what I think I need. Thanks
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