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Footwear.
Hi all, I have now been living with osteoarthritis gor a lot of years now, it is very much widespread throughout my body, but especially in my knees and feet. I still work, although I have cut my hours down to 20 hours, it's still very hard work, given I spend the hours on my feet. Unfortunately now my feet are turning in,…
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Post op pain
I had my right hip replaced 2 weeks ago tomorrow. I'm struggling still using two crutches very slow/stiff. Trying to do the excercises/walking but dreading it. When I walk I get pain in my glutes, I then have to ice it and it settles. Due to get staples out tomorrow, Is pain in glutes normal? I had posterior hip…
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Grief . anxiety & Skeletol Muscular tension
Hello, People think i need to get a grip, with my grief , but not that easy at times. Esp when the weather isnt nice & then joints are so stiff & sore. & anxiety knocks at the door. There is no way i am having another op as i am beyond terrified of The NHS. I have a failed hip replacement as i had no care package on…
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Hemp/capsicum Creams
Hi all I was browsing that well-known selling site that's named after a river for an alternative for voltarol and ralgex/deep heat which I currently use on my wrists and hips. And are losing their effectiveness. Flexi seq I know is very good but my drs won't prescribe it anymore and is expensive. I'm nervous about capsicum…
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Celecoxib, Methotrexate, Help!
Hi all, I have been diagnosed with "possible" inflammatory arthritis (hopefully I'll eventually get a solid diagnosis soon but i have only had 2 rheum appointments so far lol) but was prescribed celecoxib 100mg twice a day. I've been taking it every day and it does seem to reduce the pain. On good days it's extremely…
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Alternative treatment
Has anyone tried Apos Therapy?
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Palindromic rheumatism treatment
Hello, I’ve recently heard about biological treatments for RA and I’ve been wondering if such treatment could be used to treat Palindromic rheumatism? I can’t seem to find anything about it on the internet, well not surprised since PA is not a common topic. Has anyone heard anything about biologics being used to treat PA?
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Work boots
Hello, I'm new to the site. I had my left MTPJ fused last year and going to have the end of the same toe fused at some point, soon. I have an active job and do, on average, 15 - 20,000 steps on a working day. Not a great deal on the weekend :) I have been trying to find the best type of boot for work, steel toe cap…
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RSVVaccine
I have just been called for the above vaccine. Has anyone else had this. I am on methotrexate, aladimumab, blood pressure tabs, blood thinner tabs and folic acid and lanzarople. Has anyone had this vaccine. My concern is that my GP and Rheum Consultant don’t always converse so not sure who to confirm this with.…
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Will the pain ever get better
Hi, I'm newly diagnosed with oa in the S1 S5 and s4 facet joint . I am experiencing extreme pain around my pelvic area and sciatic nerve , I have trouble lifting my left leg sometimes too , the anti inflammatorys and pain killers are not doing much, I find it hard to walk , and my job is becoming increasingly difficult,…
