Hi all, just wondering whether anyone has experience of reactive arthritis. I’ve been struggling since Sat with swollen and painful joints in ankles, neck and hands. I also have three swollen lymph nodes. Due to this, dr said this morning likely reactive arthritis and to go back in two weeks if no better x can’t bear the…
Hi everyone, I'm 50 years old, and I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis about 4 months ago. I never had any issues, then I stopped drinking (I was a heavy drinker), got active and lost a lot of weight a year ago and suddenly BOOM, I'm in constant pain. My arthritis is on both sides, hands, wrists, elbows, and feet. On top…
Has anyone heard of Chris Motree? He says that he can help reverse RA. I am looking into signing up but reaching out to see if anyone on here has heard and tried or if it is a con. Link removed as not allowed under guidelines - Peter (admin)
Good morning. Yesterday morning I woke up with what felt like a sprained ankle, completely out of the blue. It was hard to put weight on and visibly swollen. Loosened as the day went on and I wondered whether I’d slept funny on it, or even walked in my sleep! As the day went on, my other ankle became still and then my…
I have just seen my Consultant who is putting me on his NHS list for a total hip replacement. Just wondering what waiting lists have been for others in my situation? He mentioned up to 18months☹️ but hopefully sooner. I’m in Derbyshire.
Hi I've just joined the community today, I have osteoarthritis in my left hip, right knee, lower back, right thumb also cervical spondylosis. I take co-codamol tablets which helps slightly, but I have also seen so many supplements on facebook which I am not sure about also Arthriease has anybody tried it at all, it would…
Hi all, had been taken off the knee replacement list (NHS) because my BMI is 40, despite having a very successful hip replacement at that BMI. Recovery was brilliant and no issues. My NHS consultant said the criteria for my trust for knee replacement had changed to exclude anyone with a BMI over 35. He actually said it was…
anyone finding their joints particularly painful in this weather ? I am.
Hello everyone, I’ve got OA & PsA, & I’ve been referred by my GP to a pain clinic, has anybody have any experience of going to pain clinics?
Hi, I apologise in advance for the long post. I understand different local authority's have different rules on getting a blue badge, but would be grateful for any advice . I'm not sure how it's assessed, as I don't claim benefits, I'm trying to manage without a stick, but find I'm in pain when I walk any distance and I…
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