Hi there I'm going in for TKR next month. Any hints and tips for pre and post operation to ensure good experience and outcome. Thanks in advance 😊
Hi there I was diagnosed with left hip arthritis four years ago following a bang I got when I slipped. While it was painful for some time, and on the outside of the joint there is no cartilage. But it settled down and apart from aching when driving long distance generally does not give much trouble -even though they told…
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Thanks for accepting me, just trying to get my head around my diagnosis and how one day I'm going to work full time one day then never at home the rest to working only two days which are becoming difficult to been stuck at home the rest of the week.
Hi, i am now on my 11th week of being on methotrexate and the pain seems to be gradually getting worse, the pain in my feet and hands is unbearable and is affecting other joints. I don't have to see the rheumatologist for another 2 months, i can not go on like this..i have read the drugs can take a while to work! Has…
I've increasingly been finding walking in a stable way much more of a challenge. Arthritis in both knees and I thought probably in feet. I was referred to Biomechanics who said I have hypermobility in my feet, which means they are not supporting my body and causing referred extra aches and pains when I walk. They gave me…
Hi When did you start walking without crutches ? After hip replacement how long is best to walk for each day ? Thanks in advance
After a 5 week cancer scare and losing 1.1stone in wheight i need some advice on alternative anti inflamotory drugs. colonoscopy 13/4 all clear. was 13 stone befor but with the great prep they supply to clear you out i went down to 11st 13lb overnight. CT abdo pelvis 8/5 all clear Endoscopy (oh cr&p, never again) 10 mins…
I was diagnosed with RA about a month ago and was managing it with Naproxen/ibuprofen until Wednesday when I got started on Methotrexate tablets. Following advice , I stopped taking the anti inflammatoires at the same time, but my condition the last few days has rapidly got worse. I had pain and some mobility problems…
Hi everyone!, Thanks for all your advice I got my hip op on Wed morning &, now home ! The spinal was the best wasn't aware of anything Feeling so tired, but so happy My wife is a great nurse Best wishes, Jean
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