was diagnosed with mild OA in hip in Feb 2020 and in knee in early 2023. I have managed fine with doing yoga exercises up til now, but have taken up walking solidly for 30 mins a day and they both ache really bad during the walk. I walk quite fast which seems to irritate, so don’t know if I am over doing it with the…
Hi, new to group but have had OA for many years in my knees. Following now countless procedures and MRI scans I am now diagnosed with DDD throughout the spine (C spine being worst area) along with the OA. I was wondering if anyone else was in the same situation please and how they find best to manage the pain?
Hi everyone new here 😊 I have osteoarthritis in my knees, foot and elbow as well as fibromyalgia 😪 I'm in constant pain and my current meds don't help at all. I feel like I'm not being taken seriously at the doctors. I was referred to orthopedics in June to have the swelling in my knee drained and I've been told it's gonna…
hi . I am about to start a new drug Apremalast and am curious as to if anyone has tried this and was it helpful. I have phoriatic arthritis and struggling a bit with it at the moment. Any information would be grateful Many thanks Kevin
Hi everyone! Following sudden onset of knee OA about two years ago, I have worked very hard to get on top of things. I had some physiotherapy early on and then did the Nuffield Joint Pain Management course which I highly recommend to anyone living near one of their gyms. I’ve been taking glucosamine supplements, vitamin D…
Hi, new here. Diagnosed with arthritic knees in 2018, bone on bone, so surgery recommended - which I really do not want. I had physical therapy and joined gym silver sneakers classes as well as water walking. I can go weeks and feel really good, then one wrong stretch or balance exercise sets me back to the very beginning…
After waking up stiff day after day and only getting 4:45hr sleep, I thought it might be a good idea to try getting up and going back to bed again afterwards. I have a cocoa and maybe some Physio then go back to bed. Don't get me wrong, I tried it twice so far but . . . The result has been quite remarkable. Ancle swelling…
Hi I am having severe pain in my knee today - woken up early with it, and so far full strength Co-codamol, as well as Ibuprofen gel still haven't got rid of the pain 6 hours later. I am about to start physio again but I have been taking a Glucosamine and Chrondrotin supplement every night, as I read it might help - Just…
Hi all. I'm looking for some advice on coping post-operatively after shoulder replacement surgery. I have lots of other problem areas, especially severe OA in the lower spine, and also some more personal.issues re prolapse. My problems are likely to be with bathing and dressing . Any tips and suggestions re clothing would…
Hi everyone, have just signed up in search for someone who can relate! I’m 37 have osteoarthritis in both knees and has massively affected my physical and mental wellbeing! What a daily battle! I had knee alignment surgery last year and am currently waiting for some screw removal! Feels very lonely and frustrating at times…
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