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Diagnosis to surgery pathway
Just diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my right hip, which has developed and worsened considerably in the last 5 months. Could osteoarthritis have been caused/triggered by a fall on to my hip while hiking in Wales 5 months ago? I don't recall any problems before this, but maybe my hip was deteriorating and I just wasn't…
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Meds not working
Hi im tony 52. I have osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia. Extensive pain in all joints ( worse in hips knees ankles feet wrists and elbows) My medication just doesn't work. II've Had this for 2 years. And it keeps getting worse with reduced mobility. I am on 1000mg naproxen. 120mg duluxetine. Ameprazol. And 8 x cocodamol a…
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Newbie - making the decision for surgery
Hi I'm newly registered and this is my story I've had intermittent pain in left hip since early 2023 and eventually went for Xray in August 2024 when it was waking me up; this confirmed moderate OA in both hips but was otherwise able to continue with an active life including outdoor (hill walking etc). A second Xray in…
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Tumeric Compund Extract
I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in both hips and the Sacroiliac joint in my lower spine some years ago. Although having been prescribed various treatments and painkillers, including TNF Injection, which actually eased the pain but compromised my immune system, I had to give that up. All of the various prescribed…
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Why is today so much more painful?
Hi I have Osteoarthritis of my neck knees back and hips etc and today I just woke up with severe pain in every Joint and. Muscle? Not a change of barometric pressure? I feel hopeless, and combined with my resistant depression and everything else I need help! GP'S are no good, MSK even worse, the only treatment I can get is…
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Newly Diagnosed Hip osteoarthritis
Hello After many years of hip pain and despite previous normal x-rays, physio and chiropractor involvement, I have been diagnosed with mild to moderate arthritis in my left hip. I feel that I couldnt have done any more to resolve my pain. is it a given that I will develop it in my right hip also as I now have pain in that…
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Hip OA and Hip Dysplasia
Hi all, I am recently diagnosed with OA in my right hip, which as been caused by undetected hip dysplasia, from birth. My consultant called it moderate-severe OA, from my x-ray and MRI results. In April'25, I received a steroid injection which has seemed to work, however when I walk more than I used to (30 minutes instead…
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Duloxetine
Hi everyone, Could I please ask if anyone takes DULOXETINE? I've got osteoarthritis and am really struggling. Due to a recent scare with my urine, I have come off all meds at present (trial and error), but I'm at my wits end with the pain. Because the pain management clinic have said I may have fibromyalgia as well, I've…
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Has anyone on this forum seen the Bleeding Edge documentary?
Has anyone on this forum seen the Bleeding Edge? If so, what are your thoughts on the material presented? After seeing this video I put off my hip replacement surgery and at this point don't know which direction to take.
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Osteoarthritis diagnosis 27 years old - fed up, not sure what to do next
Hi Everyone, please excuse me if my grammar/whatever is poor as I am currently in a bit of a state emotionally and struggling to cope. About a year and a half ago (age 26, female) I began to have hip pain, was living in Australia at the time where I saw a doctor, X-ray and ultrasound suggested Bursitis (steroid injection…
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Groin pain
Hello. I have a diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis which is fairly well managed with biologic injections. I have had pain in my groin for over three years. I have had every scan and test there is. At the beginning I was told mild arthritic changes and an osteophyte. The groin pain is triggered by sitting upright, driving,…
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Hi from the UK
Hi there, I am new here. I have been suffering with arthritis for over 10 years. Firstly in my hips following pelvic damage in my early twenties and then both my hands (fingers mainly) and also my right knee for a couple of years. I get a lot of pain from it in all areas. I have mobility problems and my hands are pretty…
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Diagnosis yesterday for OA, i feel so numb
Hi everyone, i am so glad to have found a space to 'talk'….i'm not sure what else to do right now. Sorry but this will be a bit long. I have had wrist pain for a few months and eventually went to the doctor, had bloods for RA and xrays. Told by Dr yesterday that i have moderate to severe OA in my left wrist. I was in an…
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Osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia
Hi I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia about 6 years ago. Its hard to know which is causing the most pain. I have diagnosed osteoarthritis in my neck, spine and toes but suspect its more widespread. I am 54 next week, live in Norfolk with my husband. Just looking to meet people who understand and generally…
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Techniques for getting in and out of bed etc.
Could there be some information made available giving techniques for getting in and out of bed after hip replacement surgery. And also the car. Knowing things like this can greatly help with recovery. And for after the six week milestone when the person feels ready getting in and out of the bath.
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THR for right hip now really close (Feb. 11th)
Hi everyone, It’s been 9 years next month since my TKR which you lovely people helped me through. Sometimes throughout the day and night as I panicked about pain relief, exercises, etc. Well it’s now 5 days until my first THR. I’m sure I’m going to panic again. I’ve tried hard this time to control as much as I can about…
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Upper body strength and using crutches
Along with the exercises recommended for before hip and knee replacement surgery. It would be really good to have exercises recommended to strengthen your upper body and the muscles you will use to move yourself around getting in and out of bed, the car, chairs etc. and using crutches. Thank you
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Post six weeks exercise
I am now 6 weeks post THR and have been told by the surgeon and physio I can use my hip normally. Noting I need to extend the range incrementally. Do you have exercises that you can recommend to do this please? I am finding plenty of exercises for before and immediately after the operation but not for after the six week…
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Hello, new here
Hi, my name is Mel and I have lived with arthritis for about 10 years. I am hoping to be able to get hints and tips on managing my pain. Looking forward to interacting with you.
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What car should I get?
Hi, I am a 19 year old girl with rheumatoid arthritis in her hips (and predicted in the knees too), I have my driving test in march, and was looking at cars to buy. I just need advice on whether I should be looking at buying a manual or automatic car, and advice on what other people have and how it effects/benefits them,…
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New and arthritis in my hip
I am a young 56 and was advised by my local MSK team that my arthritis in my hip was severe in April and they were going to refer me the the orthopaedic consultant to discuss surgery. I received a letter in May to advise me I had 38 weeks to wait before I could see a surgeon. I’m in so much pain and wish I could afford to…
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Can I reduce hip from ‘giving way’?
Hi, I am new to this community, have OA in right hip. Recently x rayed and the OA has progressed a lot. I am in my late 40s. Had a hip arthroscopy 12 yrs ago which did help at time (FAI and labral tear), but the OA is causing increasing issues this last year. Does anyone have tips on how to lessen chance of the hip giving…
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Hip replacement surgery
I've been diagnosed with hip osteoarthritis since i was fifteen years and am currently 27 years old. It has affected my lifestyle. My family can't afford the surgery and am left with just living with the pain and embarrassed moments I hope to get friends here who share like or similar condition
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Following your THR how long did you use a walking aid??
Hi All, I'm 3 weeks post L) hip replacement (had the other one done a year ago) and wondering about other people's experience of the duration for use of walking aids?? With my first hip I came home after 5 days using just a walking stick and I know I was walking unaided at 6/52 when I saw the surgeon for follow-up but…
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Amis hip replacement
Hi everyone! I got my right hip replaced exactly 2 months ago, I´m 23 years and im currently in remission (JIA). My hip necrosed due to corticoids. I would like to know if anyone has gotten the amis method which is supposed to be less invasive and could tell me about their experience. So far for me it has been incredible,…
