I have had bad dull ache pain in buttock area for 4 months. Went for physio etc and no improvement. Off work now as pain so bad walking with limp having to use a stick, can't get up stairs without leading with good side, getting in and out car difficult. Leg very weak, can't sleep on bad side. Had an mri scan, it showed…
Good morning I'm wondering if anyone here has signed up for the REMORA project, run by the University of Manchester, and if so, how useful they've found logging their daily data? How did you get involved & what is the eligibility to sign up? Many thanks Ben
Hi It’s Julie here I have written on here before but I’ve been quite poorly hence the silence. Just a quick question well couple of questions really. I saw a Private Rheumatologist in October 2022 I don’t think I’m able to name the person nor the hospital but if I can I will. Anyway this particular Rheumatologist was very…
I just saw this and although it’s old, I had to share it… still a hoot! @Trish9556 A mylar balloon education opportunity! https://youtu.be/1pw8m_NTJ_0
Hi all, does anybody know if there is a support group to go to in the anglesey area of north Wales. Thanks Tracey
I trust this platform will be beneficial for me as I've recently received a diagnosis of hip arthritis, and I'm still grappling with the shock of understanding its implications. Despite leading a healthy lifestyle, including regular exercise and proper nutrition, at the age of 54, this condition has taken me by surprise.…
I’m 71 and recently diagnosed with an arthritic right hip. Previously ( 6 months ago) very active ..walking, badminton, swimming, yoga so this is life changing for me and will take a while to adjust. The consultant says exercise will not make it worse so I’m still walking although not so far or fast and obviously not…
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed at the very young age of 19 with Osteoarthritis in both my ankles and front foot. I have uncontrollable bone spurs that have made my life completely change! I am now waiting for surgery number 6 to have them removed. Unfortunately, after this surgery my consultant has informed me that there is…
I am now year on from having my left knee replaced and am gradually feeling the benefit. It took a while to heal as the would became infected and as a result of then having to wear a splint my lower back became very painful. However with physio and exercises I’m in much less pain. But the tendon down the left hand side of…
A designated GP and nurse in each and every doctor's surgery, an arthritis ward in every hospital and a specialist arthritis centre in every county treating in patients and outpatients. Imagine all the hip (other joints are available) surgeries that could be carried out quicker than at present if there were. These units…
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