I finally had my meeting with the orthopaedic surgeon. The news was good, I don’t have to have to have a knee replacement! He said I am far too good to need one, which was nice to hear. I am getting an injection next week, have to have physio and he wants me to take glucosamine for three months. Having worried about it…
I have osteoarthritis in my hips but my consultant think my symptoms of mild pain, stiffness and inability to walk far are more due to my lower back. Possibly facet joint arthritis. Does anyone have this and what are your symptoms? I am so fed up with not being able to walk further than the end of the road before my left…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Has anyone tried Apos Therapy?
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?
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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