Newby just reaching out!

Mekky

Howdy peeps, Mikky here, just been diagnosed with OA of the right ankle last week.

Just reaching out to people/clubs/communities in the Scotland (North East) area.

New to all this and want to know much more about this condition, what can be done to alleviate the pain, and what I can do on a personal level with regards to exercising, comfortable foot wear, medication and lots more, I have an abundance of questions at my fingertips!

Thank you for your time! Mikky.

PJoanne

Hello @Mekky

Have a look at this page to find out what is happening in your area : In Your Area

All the best Joanne

Mekky

Thank you for your prompt reply as to my query Joanne!

Thank you also for the information you supplied, it was very helpful and I found out

that there is a chair based Yoga class near where I live, that's fantastic, and I'll give it a go soon!

I am still (slowly!!) finding my way around the site, this is due in part to my inexperience on how to use computers, I'm afraid I'm a tad ''computer illiterate''!!

Thank you so much for your help!! Mikky.

Trish9556

@Mekky

I've just responded in your other post with some suggestions

Trish

Mekky

Thank you!

ian24550

Hello

After years of a wordening ankle with oa I had an ankle fusion 18mths ago. After 6 months of healing I wonder why I waited so long before having the op.

Everyone is different and those 6 months of recovery were difficult at times but in hindsight I'm glad I had the op.

Now I'm recovering from a knee replacement, 7 weeks and counting

Good luck whatever your decision

Ian

PJoanne

Hello @ian24550

Welcome to the forum, it's great to have you here with us and posting your experiences they are invaluable insights for others!

all the best Joanne

23sept2017

Hi my name is joy I was diagnosed with OA in my knees back in February. I have been struggling ever since. Especially emotionally. Just wanted to put myself out there to if I can get some support.

Chris_R

Hi @23sept2017

Welcome to the forum great to see you posting and asking for support,I too have OA and before i had my replacements still remember the pain and emotional roller coaster my life was i needed support and got it through Versus arthritis and became a moderator so i could help others on the online community. Everyone on the forums are friendly and helpful and will support and try and put your mind at rest.

please keep on chatting you will get a reply and recieve the support you ask for.

Take care Christine

23sept2017

Thank you for that lovely message. Right now I am scared about my future. I don't want to give up my job and i don't want to loose my mobility.