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Swimming gloves for Aqua Classes
hi, just discovered this community! I am recently diagnosed with arthritis in my thumbs. I love my Aqua classes but am finding that the foam weights we use are very hard on my hands. The instructor mentioned to try swim gloves instead. The pool is heated. Any comments before I buy?? I also spend lots of time in cold hockey…
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Diagnosed with grade 2 arthritits
hi, I’ve been diagnosed with grade 2 arthritis in my knees, and neck and recently in my toe making it difficult to walk. The pain has started to get worse and now waking me up. Is this expected at this stage? I’m finding it painful to walk most of the time. This has caused me depresssion as I was a very active person. I’m…
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Fatigue. Advice please
Hi everyone. I'm 52 and was only diagnosed in late July so very new to this. Feeling very low as in bed for the 3rd day in a row unable to shake off overwhelming fatigue. Sleeping more than being awake in the day, despite sleeping all night. Any tips on how to hasten a recovery and/or to avoid this happening in the first…
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I’m new 😊
Hi everyone, I have finally been diagnosed with OA after two years of hospital visits , along the way I also have an osteoporosis diagnosis and PFPS, a great gift for my 60th , I have constant pain and stiffness in both my knees and I hate to think how much l have spent on pills, potions and miracle knee braces and to be…
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Being Passed from Pillar to Post, thought I'd stop in.
Hey every one, I hope you are all doing as well as you can be and if you are having a struggle day that you at least have a cuppa! My name is Ryn, I'm here looking for help/advice/answers/community I'm currently being passed from one team to another with neither team talking to one another so feeling very helpless. I'm…
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New to rheumatoid arthritis
Hi I'm 54 and have recently been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. The future feels really scary to me at the moment. I'm not on any long term meds yet but will soon be taking hydroxychloraquine. I just wonder what type of life can I expect. Will I lead a relatively normal life with this disease. I feel really anxious…
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New friends
Hi everyone I am Jan, I have Anykylosing spondylitis,I got diagnosed last year, I am 64. my husband is my carer. i live in Northumberland and love talking photos when I can get out. i did have other hobbies but not able to do them. i am friendly, outgoing, sense of humour, well you have to with this condition. i lost…
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Non Specific Arthralgia
Hello, I recently visited my gp to ask for help in discussing my pain with work and he said the Rheumatology report notes I have non specific arthralgia, could anyone help with what this means please? At a previous appointment with Orthopedics I was advised I have wear and tear (i think this means osteoarthritis?) in my…
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Struggling with a new diagnosis, pain, work, staying positive
Hi All, Hope today finds you well. I'm 54 and, until last July, was very active - running and yoga were my go-tos. Then, in a beat, it all stopped with a diagnosis of severe arthritis in the right hip. In March last year I became aware of a niggle, a pain I'd never had before when stretching after a run - deep in the groin…
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Friends in NI?
Hi there, Just a post to see if there are any Northern Ireland based people on here! I'm based towards Larne. 31 but with the personality and hobbies of an 87 year old woman 🤣 love plants, dogs and reading. Wanting to go back to the gym but terrified of busting myself more lol. Currently awaiting a formal diagnosis, but…
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Saying Hi!
Hi there, First time poster! I'm currently awaiting a formal diagnosis but the consultant has confirmed I have inflammatory arthritis of some type. I'm currently 31, I injured my left knee 7 years ago simply by crouching down. I tore cartilage, worked with an orthopaedic consultant on and off until my right knee became…
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Osteoarthritis in teens
My daughter, age 13, has been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in two joints in her feet, caused by tarsal coalitions, which are inoperable. I'm finding hard to find any parents/carers of young people with osteoarthritis... is there anyone out there?! She can only walk very little with crutches, and is using a wheelchair…
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Just diagnosed with hip arthritis
I trust this platform will be beneficial for me as I've recently received a diagnosis of hip arthritis, and I'm still grappling with the shock of understanding its implications. Despite leading a healthy lifestyle, including regular exercise and proper nutrition, at the age of 54, this condition has taken me by surprise.…
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‘Mild’PsA - new diagnosis?
Hello everyone! 35 years after suddenly finding myself in intense pain and unable to walk unaided I might have a diagnosis! I was told all those years ago I had slipped a disc- nothing of note on X-ray and of course I did not question this. over the years I have had periods where I need a stick to walk, but I learned to…
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Back to Work
Just finished my first week back after a long Christmas break and last week's OA diagnosis. Yes, I've been aware of soreness in my hands for some time but this week felt worse and I'm very sore this morning. I'm trying to decide if it suddenly flared over the holidays or if now knowing what it is has made me more aware of…
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My New Diagnosis
Hello everyone, So, I'm a music teacher and have recently started experiencing stiffness and pain in one finger. Having taught older adults and helping my mum I had a horrible feeling I knew what it was but saw the GP yesterday to check I was still hoping he'd say it was an infection or injury but, unfortunately, my fears…
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Understanding My Diagnosis
Hello, I wondered if anyone could help me please - after an ultrasound my GP says that I wear and tear and arthralgia - does anyone know what this means? He said it is pain in the joints abd tgat he'll refer me for Physio. Many thanks
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Recently diagnosed college student
As the title suggests, I’ve just been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. I’m in second year of college with mock exams coming up in a couple days and I have no idea how I’ll be able to write for 3 hours straight, and on some days twice in the next two weeks. I’ve been struggling with hand pain silently and struggled just…
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New here.. Hello to you all.
Hello all I have recently within the past year been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. This year has been really hard both mentally and physically. It's hard talking to people who have no idea how you are feeling. Sometimes I feel quite isolated. Every day seems to bring different feelings and/or pain. This is why I've…
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Newly Diagnosed, not sure how to continue living.
Hey, I got the dreaded Osteoarthrosis diagnosis yesterday, on the left hand all of my thumb and 2 wrist joints, on the right 3 PIP joints. I'm 28. Very light arthrosis, no erosion yet. I work as a designer and i'm a gamer so i use my hands a lot, been having troubles with my hands and arms for 13 years now. That coupled…
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Recently starting this journey
Hi All I am newly diagnosed and like many people my condition came on over night. I have been diagnosed with RA. I am waiting to start Methotrexate next week. I have been reading about the side effects and just wondering about peoples experience. I am an Assistant Head in a primary school so I am a little concerned about…
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Recent Diagnosis
Hi all i have been recently diagnosed on 2 nd February and am now into my 4 a day Sulfalazine , I am mindful that these can take several months to make a difference , however I am still feeling quite severe joint pain which Painkillers don’t help much , I have generally slept well , but the last 3 nights both legs have…
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newly diagnosed - muscle stiffness and pain?
Hi, I am newly diagnosed and I am wondering if the muscle stiffness and muscle pain I get in my legs and arms/hands etc is common with osteoarthritis? I am unable to take non steroidal anti inflammatories so would like to know what other treatments/pain relief people find useful please. many thanks
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Newly diagnosed
Hi everyone, I've read some of the posts and instantly felt less alone so saying hi myself. I'm 54 and recently diagnosed, currently taking sulfasalazine and had a couple of steroid injections, and while the tablets help, and the jab is great, I just feel like I'll never be like I was again. My next rheumatology…
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Osteoarthritis in hips
I have just been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in both hips and am in some discomfort! Paracetamol has not helped. Have kept exercising and am better moving compared to sitting or lying down! Not getting much sleep. Any advice gratefully received
