My greatest love was walking in the countryside but this is difficult with arthritic knees. My Grisport walking shoes do not seem to absorb shock as much as I would like given that now I mostly walk on the tarmac lanes. Anyone found any good sturdy waterproof shoes that work for them?
I've had a difficult journey so far and really had to fight to get a referral to rheumatology. I've been in pain since march and things have worsened. I have felt like no one really cares or has been taking me seriously. On the positive side I have my first appointment in a week. I know it's probably been asked before and…
hi there, ive not posted before but have been feeling rubbish after a disappointing appt with rheumatology,the Dr made me feel i was wasting his time, i hadnt asked to be referred it was the hand clinic who referred me as i have multiple joints with arthritis and recent xrays showed it advanced in my lower back and started…
Hi, I have osteoarthritis in my hips, hands and big toe. At night it has been uncomfortable lying on my sides so I started taking painkillers just before going to bed, which helps a bit, and someone suggested I buy a mattress topper. So I bought an orthopedic memory foam, mattress topper. I think it`s helpful. My bed is…
Has anyone had this please? Gives me really bad indigestion/heartburn/ acid reflux not really sure which one of those it is, looking at the side effects it doesn't really mention it. I'll be calling rheumatology obviously, but just wondered if anyone had it and what they did to alleviate it
Hello everyone, I just got my blood test results as I've been diagnosed with Ankylosing arthritis a year ago and noticed a sharp increase in the level of ALT which is related to the liver 74 iu/L Range:0 - 33 iu/L I checked the website to understand what's going on. Could it be the sulfazalasine tablets causing this…
Hurrah!!! So, on the 6th of November I go in for my surgery. I live in Penzance, but the surgery is 6 hours away. My wife and son will accompany me to Oswestry. I asked my Doctor to refer me to Col Meyer of the Veterans knee and hip replacement service at the Robert Jones and Angus Hunt Orthopaedic hospital. That was on…
hi I’m new here, I’m struggling ! I had severe ankle arthritis in my left ankle, I waited over 4 years to have my consultant tell me I have to have it fused, I had the operation I had the ankle fusion April 24 , I was told I would be off work 3 months. Three months came and went I’m still off 6 months later. I have been…
Hello all, I was diagnosed with RA earlier this year and have put off taking medication as I’m terrified of feeling or being sick! I tried exercise, dietary changes but accepted I needed medication! I have had my first 2 doses of 10mg methotrexate injections and it’s making me feel so rough (which I can just about cope…
I seem to have got recovery time way way out - now 13 weeks and any advice and comments would be appreciated . Allowing that everyone is different! 6:12 months?
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