The time has come, I think, to use my wheelchair as a matter of course rather than just long family days out. I have, among many other things, tricompartmental OA of both knees as well as pseudogout, and they are incredibly painful, but I manage with crutches, stubbornness, and a healthy dose of swearing under my breath.…
Hi, I am in the UK and I am going to Majorca in a couple of weeks…I take methotrexate and other medication..will I be okay taking this on the plane?? How do I need to store it? Do I need to get anything from my specialist? Does it need to in my hand luggage or checked luggage? Feeling abit scared as this is my first time…
Hi ne and hands. I am following the Margaret Hills diet advice...only been on it for 2 weeks , have lost 3 kgs (prob due to cutting out wine, have to admit used it as a pain killer and a comfort blanket.) No problems following the diet but would love to know who has had a good outcome by following it... Many thanks xx
hello, I have had 2 hip replacements in the past 3 year due to arthritis, I am 49 years old, I am in agony every day with back pain, i have been left with a a tilted pelvis, I have got a disc that is protruding on my sciatic nerve which give me pain, I struggle to walk far each day, the doctors are going around in circles,…
Any advice for this please, I've had it a few years apparently but I've only just been told. I haven't really had any problems with pain but the last few weeks my knees feel like they're on fire.
Hi all, I’m 33 and was diagnosed with PsA at 16 and it has mainly always been under control apart from for the last 6 months or so where I’ve really struggled with pain and mostly fatigue causing me to have to reduce my hours at work which is not good due to lack of income! Anyway, I have been on 15mg methotrexate for a…
hi guys I hope you are well and the brighter skys are making you feel a little better . I must say for the first time in years I have never felt the way I do right now and I hope some of you will understand how I’m feeling. I was diagnosed with inflammatory arthritis ( still looking as to what type as yet ) in Sept 23…
Hi all I am new here and recently been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my hands. My thumb on my right hand is worse. I get a lot pain and stiffness plus I have possible carpal tunnel in my left hand. Are any of you on PIP for this thank you
Afternoon everyone hope you are all doing well, hopefully next month I will finally be able to get my left hip done ! After a long wait of over 2 and a half years ! I am over the BMI weight but my consultant has explained to me the possible risk but I really need to do this and he is happy to do it. Is there anyone that…
Hey all, This is my first time on this website. FYI-I'm a 57 year old active male from New Jersey. Just had my right big toe fused about 10 days ago and sadly, only 7 months after a failed cheilectomy. Prior to the cheilectomy, I underwent corticosteroid injections and wore orthotics with a Morton's extension for…
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