I was able to make two hot drinks today , my husband poured the boiling water. I've discovered that I can put food like buttered bread into a freezer bag and then pop it into my pocket, whilst having two crutches. Screw lid hot drinks cup is good too, which I place in a bag around my next and then I am able to get food and…
Gosh this being self disciplined with physio really does work. I can feel my body getting stronger every day, in small ways. Noticing small parts of muscles moving that didn't move a few days ago. Hip replacement recovery is what I like to call a slow burn, including what I was told, pacing, patience and perseverance. So…
It took me ages to get ready but it was so good to see friends and be around people again. Such a good thing for our mental health to be social and get out of our homes. It's good to be able to rest when I need to at home, sleep when my body tells me to. Still doing my physio but I'm so happy to be able to not be isolated…
So yesterday was my first outing of the house, garden experience. It was wonderful being able to sit and enjoy the view, drink coffee not be afraid. 17th April 2025 was the date of hip replacement. Still physioing , drinking plenty of water. I've invited the holy Spirit to heal me as I do my physio , it's been fantastic to…
I thought fatigue was just tiredness and needed sleep, but in actual fact it was much more. Now I understand that, I can do much more about it, that I wouldn't normally want to do. Walk less distance. Pace myself at work. Take more notice of pain. Book a taxi. Notice if my mood is too unhappy. Rest when I'm not so fresh.…
Got told befire covid started that i am going to need more operations but i am too obese for the hospital to do this so if i want more painful but needed operations what help me long term or hopefully a new knee that i would have to lose weight i vowed to lose weight walked out the clinic and buy the time i got home that…
Has anybody else had some success with this stuff. I have been taking for about four weeks and my pain relief is reduced from needing to take medication everyday to about once a week. I feel more flexible too.
last year after my diagnosis with RA I was devastated. However in July I decided to go back to riding a motorbike after 18 yrs. I gradually built up my milage and 3 weeks ago rode around Scotland for 3 days with my husband. I set a target to reach Loch Lomond and I did on the 2nd day. I am so proud of myself! with minimal…
I had a call with my Consultant today and have decided to cancel both my TKRs on the basis I'm leading an almost normal, active life now. I'm not sure if that's a triumph or maybe even a daft decision but having put into practice all the things I've read about on this Forum I've gone from being unable to walk down the…
Suddenly I can climb up stairs again. I was going to the gym and all I could do was tone up on the leg press once a week, but at least it was better than shuffling around. I was rather hoping to do some cycling but I saw on the Nuffield gym notice board, in the wellbeing bracket, that climbing some stairs was a good idea.…
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