I have spent the last few months feeling sorry for myself, but having read some of the posts on here I see that some people are in a much worse state that I am - puts things in perspective! Although I do still feel sorry for myself sometimes…… This time last year I was a healthy 72-year-old. No problems. But one day in…
I am awaiting my first delivery of Adalimumab on Wednesday. I use metoject pen for Methotrexate on Saturdays so this is in addition to that. I have been told that a nurse will phone me with more details. I was taking Benepali but consultant changed this to Adalimumab. Hopefully I will get on OK with this but any advice or…
Hi, I'm struggling a bit with this diagnosis and the anxiety that comes with it. I'm struggling with wrist and finger pain at the moment. I've not been started on any formal medication yet, just naproxen for the inflammation. My wrists feel like they are broken on a night, can't stand the bedclothes on them. It is having…
Organic where possible scratch cooking No Emulsifiers check all packaging lots mixed fruit no high sugar No processed foods Gealthy balanced diet Wholemeal Bread Home made yoghurt No fat even ex Virginia oil on bread ect helps mean big time with Osteo and Spondulitis.
Hi there - I'm seriously getting so fed up with being in constant pain. I feel totally written off as it was a first contact practitioner who said I had osteoarthritis in my hips, knees and shoulder. I've had a terrible back for about 15 years but at no stage has anyone ever suggested an x-ray, scans etc. I've tried…
Hi guys, In the first half of 2023 I complained to my GP about joint pains and stiffness. I was diagnosed with OA, and told to take NSAIDs. My pain got progressively worse over the year. I asked to see a rheumatologist, but was told it was more than 6 months to see him, and they wouldn't refer me for more x-rays, etc. It…
Hi everyone this is my first post 🩷. I’ve had X-ray and CT scan on my right shoulder, severe OA. The consultant says the best way forward is to have an arthroplasty. My concern is that I am 72, a widow , living alone. I’m unsure how I will manage post surgery and what support, if any, I am entitled to? I asked the surgeon…
Hi all. I'm thinking of trying insoles to see if they would help with my knee osteoarthritis. Just wondering if anyone has tried them and any recommendations
Hi. For a few years now I've had biologic injections that I've had to keep refrigerated (2-8 degrees C) I recently got a temperature sensor that connects to my phone and I've found out the area in my fridge where my medication is stored occasionally goes a degree or so over/under the 2-8 degrees for a brief time (usually 5…
I have recently been diagnosed with osteoarthritis which came as a bit of a shock. I joined this group to help me get to grips with it and more importantly understand it. I am an 84 yo woman, looking after my 89 yo partially blind husband. Ten years ago I had bilateral hip replacements which were very successful after…
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