Good morning, yesterday I had an appointment with Trauma & Orthopaedics and they informed me that my left hip is bone on bone and I need it replaced 😟 however as my BMI is to high they can’t operate at the moment so will give me an injection to give me some relief 😢 then I have 9months to get the weight down. I’ve an…
Has anyone had Stem cell injections or nSTRIDE APS injection for knee cartilage defect?
I'm new to the group and have found the compassion, understanding and highly practical advice incredibly useful. This question is coming from a place of being new to an arthritic hip - severe apparently. With arthritis being such a personal experience, I realised what I hadn't seen was any indication of what others…
These are the x-rays of my joints from September 2024. The first time that the consultant has ever shared them. I have psoriatic arthritis. You can see the little nibbles out of the joints and the degeneration and the out of line bones! No wonder I'm in so much pain.
I still have some swelling and pain in my foot 8 weeks after my hip replacement - should I be concerned ?
I've got OA in various joints, including my feet which can be particularly painful at times. I'm looking for indoor shoes/slippers, but the ones I have tried all have very flat soles and really hurt my feet and legs. To add to the problem I have very small feet and only take a size 2.5 or 3 at a push (depending on the…
Morning lovely people. I am now 3.5 weeks post op and I have been blessed with a fast recovery. I am walking without any aids and have been pain free for half of that time. I am very grateful for this but……. there is always a but! I have gained 4cms/1.5” in height and I am looking for advice on what to do for the best for…
in a flare and off work and just feeling really down about everything. Usually very good at putting my positive pants on but struggling right now. What do people do to pull themselves out of a slump?
Does anyone take Methotrexate 20mg together with Leflunomide 10mg and tell me if it has any side effects and how you feel???
HI i have just been diagnosed with OA and been prescribed parcetamol with ibruphen gel for my left knee. I know its early days but I'm struggling to get around. I cant take ibruphen tablets because I have a heart problem. Can anyone suggest any other medication please
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