Hi there. I have severe spinal osteoarthritis and stenosis throughout the whole of my spine due to a congenital scoliosis . Had open posterior and anterior lumbar fusion surgeries a week apart in 2014 where they discovered multiple pedicle fractures (after doctors in my local area told me my pain was imagined! ) 6 months…
Hello, Sorry for the personal question… has anyone noticed any changes in their periods? Thank you
I have such a caring but over protective wife who does so much for me but I find myself getting annoyed at her ! She talked about taking our dog out a walk all morning but didn't go until 1.30 ! Also after lunch my crutches were in corner of room and I couldn't reach them- this made me feel so angry ! I know she doesn't…
Hello I had my 2nd hip op (right one), on Wednesday 4th dec - I had to have the spinal and the General anaesthetic! Then had low blood pressuregot home yesterday but feel so tired all the time and sore ( especially in bed ) not able to attempt exercises yet anyone else experienced this ? Thanks you
hi everyone, I’ve been referred for shoulder replacement surgery. Has anyone had this surgery using nerve block instead of general anaesthetic?
Hello, I was diagnosed with seropositive rheumatoid arthritis in 2021. I've been on methetrexate and sulfasalazine.(Meth was 4 tablets, but was increased to 6 tablets in Feb this year). A month or two ago I was diagnosed also with a dupuytrens contracture at the drs surgery, and that it can run secondary to r.a. When I saw…
Hello, thank you for letting me join. I'll give a wee bit of background but try to keep it brief! I was initially diagnosed with joint hyper mobility syndrome/hypermobile EDS as an explanation for pain I was living with. It made sense at the time, and for a period I had a lot of good days, with some lousy days. The past…
Hi all Just a quicky to ask if anyone else is on Etoricoxib 60mg Cox-2 Inhibitor and how are you getting on with this drug. long story short since 1985 on Froben NSAID 100mg anti inflammatory which worked for me. Cancer scare in April this year. colonoscopy/ CT / Endoscopy. all clear but turned out to be gut rot and told…
I am 54 and feeling a little afraid and a little sad 😔 . Why? Because l am in my first time of life after having a great sports person and fit have now less abilities that l am struggling with. I have hand problems and upper spine difficulties. I am always trying to adapt find a new path but this time l feel defeated…
Level 4 osteoarthritis in my right knee with level 3 in my left along with gout. I take naproxen & stomach protector plus paracetamol every day. I use a TENS on my knees when I get home from work as I can't use it or my walking stick in work as I work in a food production factory. I had a lidocaine injection in my right…
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