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MrsM

Hi everyone, I have been signposted here and just want to introduce myself. 🖐️

I am a 57 year old woman with osteoarthritis of both hips and knees - these are what I know about for sure. I am from the Falkirk area, in Scotland.

I am keen to join up to the support group and maybe do some volunteering with the charity - I am aware that the group is currently moving premises but I will hopefully get involved with this in the New Year.

A friend of mine mentioned the charity and I think it is good to find a place with self-help ideas and support. Looking forward to finding out how this community works, thanks.

noddingtonpete

Hello @MrsM and welcome to the Community. We are a friendly and supportive group and I hope that will be your experience as well.

I understand that you have osteoarthritis in your hips and knees. I also understand that you would like to get involved with your local group which is great. I've put a couple of links in below which might provide useful information, but the strength of our community is its members and the knowledge and experiences they have and are willing to share.

https://www.versusarthritis.org/news/2021/november/ways-to-help-manage-hip-pain/

and

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/osteoarthritis-of-the-knee/

Please keep posting and let us know how you are getting on and I am sure others will connect with you to share their support and experience as well

With very best wishes

Peter (moderator)

Ellen

Hi @MrsM

Just a quick 'add on' here, which might be of interest to you?

https://www.versusarthritis.org/in-your-area/

We were looking for Volunteer Moderators here too a while back which is great as you can do it from home. If you are interested, I'd send a personal message to @PeterJ

Best wishes

Ellen.

Lilymary

Hi MrsM, welcome to this lovely forum. They got me through some really tough times when my hip kicked off (now replaced but still work in progress). Keep posting on here for tips, a natter, or a good moan when it's really getting to you. We all know how rubbish this can get. Great to hear you're wanting to volunteer too. VA is a brilliant charity, and many hands make light work!

MrsM

https://community.versusarthritis.org/discussion/comment/701235#Comment_701235