My mum has had lower back pain for as long as I can remember but the older she gets the more permanent it is becoming. If I'm remember correctly, she was first told it was Sciatica, then a slipped disc, and then Arthritis. At some point during all of this she was refused surgery for the area, not sure of the reasoning and…
I twisted a very large jar open in November 2021 and damaged both wrists, but especially my right wrist. I was seen in A&E and had an x-ray, orthopedics in December. Was told no fractures and some arthritic changes compared to another x-ray of 2018 when this was picked up then after an injury at work. Spent most of 2022…
Hi. I haven't written an update because I don't have great news. I had a fantastic left hip replacement in January after living in the hell of pain for years. The right leg was as bad as the other but it wasn't painful. After two months of recovery, I had a normal life, walking several miles without crutches, doing…
Ive not been on for a while, was concentrating on trying to move, but lately I seem to be getting worse the inje I'm on Just don't seem to make a difference my rheumatologist hasn't sent no more appointments for a while and she don't seem to be bothered last time I saw her she didn't even look at me to talk to me I feel so…
Hi all, I had my new hip just over 6 weeks ago!!! Amazed at how well recovery has been for me so far! Next to no pain and no bruising at all, a little bit of swelling but I can cope with that. I'm struggling without the aid of crutches though!! I've been down to using one crutch for about 3 weeks now, however I'm…
Hello I have finally accepted that it is now time to have a hip replacement as it is now impacting on my back and knee. According to the report I am stage 4 in the right hip but not in agony and am able to continue to function. Anyway the operation is booked for the end of November so have time to get the house ready. I…
My consultant decided to change my biologic Benepali to Adilimumab at my appointment on24 June. I am still waiting to hear confirmation of this and of delivery. I had 3 weeks Benepali but that has now run out so I just have my methotrexate. For the last 2 weeks I have had bad pain in feet ankles legs and fingers and hands.…
Has anyone ever had surgery for severe arthritis in their foot. I also have a hole unde4 my ankle which I need a bone graft to fill, I need the bones 8n my feet pining and my toes straightening along with a bunion sorting. I am ok with this as it inhibits me walking fa4 with my dogs, but I also have ovarian cancer and I am…
Hi Im going on holiday next week , just wondering anyone's advice on buying compression socks ? My hip op was 8th May Thanks in advance
Hello guys, 29 year old new to RA here, struggling a bit. I wanted to know if anyone with anti-CCP antibodies has been/is in remission, and I mean totally pain-free, normal life (except taking meds), normal activities, excercise, etc? I'd like to hear your stories if so. Appreciate any responses x
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