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.…
I have arthritis in both the same hip and knee. Both have been x rayed and my knee appears to be the worst, but my hip is declining more quickly. I am still fairly mobile and swim twice a week, and am careful with my diet. Sleeping well is becoming an issue due to hip discomfort. I have been seen by a consultant and have…
Well - I've finally done it. For the first time in 2 years I had the confidence this morning to walk downstairs WITHOUT HOLDING ONTO ANYTHING! Doesn't sound much but honestly, I would have leapt for joy if it weren't bad for my knees - I think only Arthritis sufferers would get how significant such small and mundane these…
Hi, just wondering does any get a lot of muscle cramps? I get them a lot arms legs and back. I seem to go through stages of the odd one a day then doesn’t matter what I do a slight movement just simply trying to get up or reach out for something seems to bring them on, so if anyone else has similar or did have similar any…
A bit of background first: I've always been active and did my first ever marathon (26.2 miles) in April 2021. I had a booked place at my local half marathon (the Robin Hood) end of September but then in August my knee suddenly became very swollen so just walking short distances on the flat was 'interesting' so I had no…
Today I went for my first treatment with a Sports Therapist for massage and to formulate a plan to manage my hip pain. Her mission statement is:- "To create a motivational and fun environment for people to improve their health, fitness and wellbeing and to facilitate lifestyle changes. To open people’s eyes to the benefits…
I arrived in North Wales for a week's holiday on Friday before the 1st of 2 TKRs on the 26th. The weather's been glorious so today I decided to check another goal off my bucket list and hike up and down Snowdon. Defo earned a few glasses of vino methinks!
Hello all I have had the above for a long time now and was in nursing for 35 years struggling but coping but last year retired. Never felt better , the stress has lifted and also I'm working with my husband on our dairy farm. I became addicted to codiene and unable to have stronger painkillers but when you hear a couple of…
My Rheumatologist told me that my medications are going to be more effective if I lose a bit of weight. Since the end of June I've been working on my diet and since mid July I've been swimming regularly 3-4 times a week and going to aqua-fit. I've lost nearly a stone and a half and have noticed I have more energy. I still…
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