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New, 66, Alone, In A OA Flare, No Pain Relief, Trying To Avoid Depression/Anxiety!
Hello, I'm 66, new to the VA Forum, it's good to see so many people here using it. Please bear with this lengthy post. My anterior THRs were done in 2016 and 2017 but it now feels like OA is all over, particularly the spine, neck (both of these were fractured in a fall last year), hands + trigger fingers (tendons), and…
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Advice on Axial Spondyloarthritis
Hi, just wondering whether I put up with this pain or I need to see my GP or Rheumatologist. My rib cage is very painful when I breath in - so can only do shallow breathing. I know this is part of AxSpA but any recommendations on how to stop the pain would be really apprieciated. I am on biologic injections but just lately…
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Leg pain at night
Does anyone else on here experience pain in the legs at night, particularly the knees ( as I have osteoarthritis ), and it keeps me awake and I have to keep altering position or get up to walk about to find some relief..
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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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Hip pain what is your go to for pain relief?
Hello all A couple of months ago I developed a new pain in my hip that runs down my leg into my shin and ankle. I have an appointment for a scan in a couple of weeks so hoping to have a better diagnosis then as not sure if it is RA, OA (I have both) or something else. Have been advised by phone to use the usual pain…
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Pain relief
Good afternoon everyone I hope you are well. I am apart from this unbearable pain in my right knee. I was diagnosed with mild arthritis in my right knee about 10 months ago. I've took all sorts of pain relief, sprays and creams to help ease or relieve the pain. I also got arthritis in my left knee at the beginning of this…
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Cold sore
I developed a cold sore throughout the day yesterday and I don’t think I’ve ever felt so ill with one. I’ve had a sore face, earache, headache, swollen gland, eyes have felt swollen, extreme fatigue and more pain through my body than usual. I have PsA and osteoarthritis in my thumbs. I don’t think I’ve ever felt so ill…
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Osteoarthritis and Apixaban
I have osteoarthritis in both knees. It is quite bad. Since coming to England in 2020, some of my medication changed and I now believe that this change may be affecting/contributing to my general body pain. I have a blood clotting disorder and was on warfarin in South Africa for around 6 years. Once in the UK, I was put…
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Looking for solutions and need some advice...
My grandparents suffer from arthritis meaning they can no longer complete most tasks at home and need a lot of help, especially during celebrations and family events. I was wondering if anyone has tried using gadgets to help them out and whether they are worth trying so I've made a google form for some feedback. Feel free…
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Rheumatoid arthritis - constant shooting pain in feet.
Hello, thank you for allowing me to join the group. I am a female, 22 and have just been diagnosed with RA. I have seen the rheumatologist and have been given steroids and methotrexate which has helped a lot however I am left with constant shooting pains in my toes and foot. Unfortunately not having much support/luck with…
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Does taking HRT have any impact on osteoarthritis?
Hi, I have severe bone on bone osteoarthritis in my hip. I'm new hear this is my first post. I'm currently post menopause for 12 months now and I read that the drop in estrogen and collagen has an affect on arthritis so I was wondering if anyone had started taking HRT whilst suffering arthritis and if it had any effect on…
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Amytriptiline
Hi, please can anyone who takes Amytriptiline for pain relief advise me how long it is likely to take for the pain to ease? I have been taking 25mg for around 3 weeks now and haven't noticed any difference yet...I'm not sure whether to carry on with it....also has anyone who takes it experienced weight gain at all? Any…
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Waiting on a diagnosis - any advice on painkillers?
My GP suspects I have inflammatory arthritis and I've been referred to rheumatology in a few weeks time. The pain I have is mainly in my fingers but while waiting for my hospital appointment my elbows now feel like they are on fire as well. Paracetamol and ibuprofen aren't doing anything for me. Is there any other pain…
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Pain relief
Hello I'm currently using naproxen to help me cope with the pain and swelling I get in my right ankle can anyone recommend a different pain relief drug that works for them please. thanks
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pain relief
I have been prescribed cocodamol 8/500 for osteoarthritis until now-GP has not renewed my prescription and said I must now buy it from a pharmacist. I am surprised by this change of mind-no apparent reason. Not all chemists stock this. What would the community advise? Ibuprofen? But I have heart medication not compatible…
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PsA pain
I have PsA and take methotrexate and Amgevita the nursecsaid my arthritis is not active at the minute. I am in pain every day with my hands feet hips and back. Can anyone give me any advice please. How do I know if it is a flare does there have to be inflamation if its a flare? I am also having difficulty sleeping
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Sleep and ra
I jBd recently bought a u shaped pillow and have duck feather ones under me to support my back and hips and I seem to be sleeping a little better, only had the new pillow since Saturday but pain does not seem to be waking me as much now, it's normally kids or needing the loo, I have recently been put on slow release…
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Newbie
Hi guys, I’ve been diagnosed with osteoarthritis of my knee for 18 months but just started have a few more issues and longest flare up yet. What do you guys do for pain relief, I’m going through Ibrobufen like no tomorrow! 😂 thanks in advance!
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Osteoarthritis in both hips
Hi I have been suffering from osteoarthritis for up to three years and I am extremely upset my physio last year didn't refer me, I only found out last week, after seeing new doctors, I have now been referred, waiting for phone call from hospital, I cannot move around without difficulty, I have a stroller for help to get…
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Pain relief
Hi. Unfortunately Im not able to take Ibrufen or similar NSIDs . Can anyone suggest any another pain relief that I can take on a regular basis ( paracetamol not strong enough ! ) Thanks in advance