New to the community

Lowdell

Hello to everyone.

I've been living with RA for a couple of years now. Had OA on my right knee for more years than I can remember but it's now at the point I'm going to need a knee replacement.

I live alone and really not sure what to expect or how I'm going to manage after surgery. It's a bit worrying to be honest. 😥

CarylW

Hello @Lowdell

Welcome to our online community. On this forum you'll be able to find support and advice from other people living with arthritis. Hopefully, you'll find it useful.

I understand that you have RA, and OA in your right knee, at the point where you need surgery. You live alone and are not sure what to expect, and are worrying about how you will manage after surgery. I am sure some of our members will be able to share their experiences, and I am posting below a link to some information on our website which will also help:

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

https://www.versusarthritis.org/news/2022/april/everyday-tips-for-living-with-arthritis/

Please keep posting and let us know how you are getting on.

Best wishes

Caryl

Ellen

This thread might interest you @Lowdell

https://community.versusarthritis.org/discussion/60754/what-do-you-wish-you-had-known-before-you-had-knee-replacement-surgery

@Jules70 added her tips here.

Best wishes

Ellen.