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JIA and my future. Shared this on young peoples community, thought i would share it here
Hello everyone, i was diagnosed with JIA when i was 2 in my knees and then following steroid injections and physiotherapy i was put into remission when i was 7. Then after not having any pain (i did swimming for this period of time) i started playing football which then i would have some flare ups in my knees and hips but…
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My future with JIA and flare ups
Hello everyone, i was diagnosed with JIA when i was 2 in my knees and then following steroid injections and physiotherapy i was put into remission when i was 7. Then after not having any pain (i did swimming for this period of time) i started playing football which then i would have some flare ups in my knees and hips but…
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Post Trapeziectomy Hand Therapy
Hi All I hope this is permitted, I have attached here the PDF document my brilliant hand therapist gave me in 2020 which I stuck to religiously and it works. @Zuccho77 following our chats on your threads you might like to try these. I hope others find it useful. Please ignore the notes in the margins - recovery isn't a one…
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Looking for the Best Electric Food Chopper – Need Advice!
I have researched the best electric food choppers for the past few days because I need one for quicker meal prep. I read reviews on The New York Times, Consumer Reports, and Good Housekeeping, and they are recommending these two as the best: KitchenAid food chooper [….] Hamilton Beach Stack & Snap Food Processor [….] Post…
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newly diagnosed crystal/phseudogout arthritis
hi, I had all the symptoms of RA, but with negative blood results, and my consultant diagnosed crystal/phseudogout, and prescribed a slow release steriod. It has been nearly a week, and the swelling has subsided, but the stiffness and pain remain .. if there anyone that has had this type of arthritis that can share with me?
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Trapeziectomy Recovery Hints
I'm getting a trapeziectomy on my non dominant thumb in a little less than a month. What can I expect and any tips or tricks to deal with the recovery?
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Pain relief
Hi there what do people do for pain relief? I'm in agony I don't want to be here some days.
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Trapeziectomy
Hi all. I’m in discussion with specialist re having a trapeziectomy She says the operation is simple but the recovery takes time and can be difficult etc. I’ve got info leaflets etc but has anyone had the operation? I’d love to know your experience. Was it tough and was it worth it? Thanks
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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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Arthritis in joints
Shoulders…fingers hips ankles toes Thts my body
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Recently diagnosed with RA and needed recommendations for heat pads or something
hi, I am 26 and just been diagnosed with RA, I have just started on methotrexate. The main problem I have is in my finger joints as my hands get cold easily and then the joints feel worse. Does anyone have any recommendations for any gloves, heated or otherwise that I could wear on a daily basis to allow me to do my job a…
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RA, rituximab and everything…
hi gang, I’m new on here but have had sero negative RA diagnosis for ten+ years. Last year I had first two infusions of rituximab. My rheumatologist seemed fairly delighted my inflammation markers had reduced significantly but honestly I’m in agony with especially my hands. You can’t do anything without them!! My gp…
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Osteoarthritis…. Any advice
I’ve recently been told I have osteoarthritis in my left big toe and in my hands. I have been told I have degenerative conditions in my right knee and to be so much more careful with my activity. many advice would be greatly appreciated. Any information regarding supplements etc … anything that may help. Thank you.
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Help with knives for eating
Hello Thank you for having me here. I have osteoarthritis in hands, knees and feet. When my hands are in flare, it is extremely painful to use a knife to cut my food at meals. Any tips on how to use a knife to minimise pressure on the index finger?
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I have Fibromyalgia with neck pain and arthritis in my hands.
I have Fibromyalgia with neck pain and arthritis in my hands. The pain is minimal but I have chronic fatigue,dizziness and low mood I have tried umpteen drugs and I have just started Amitriptyline 10 mg which helps sleep but nothing else. However it is early days Any advice?
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Avoiding finger exercises making OA worse
Hello, I have distal joint OA in my thumbs and little fingers, with a heberden's node on the little finger of my left (non-dominant) hand. I've had a course of physio and so know the basic set of finger exercises, but I have specific questions that I can't find answer to online. 1. Strength exercises I"ve been given and…
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Psoriatic arthritis
Hi All . I was diagnosed with psoriasis at 19 mainly affecting my feet which lead to psoriatic arthritis at 23 just before the pandemic affecting 16 joints between the pair of my feet witch caused me significant pain walking was almost unbearable, I didn't have any support so I continued to work. I already had already a…
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Using stressball for hand arthritis
I have recently been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my right hand and I am using a stressball for exercising the fingers. I am wondering if I might be over-doing it. Is there any guidance as to how frequently I should be using the stressball ?
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Leather gloves
Hi folks, new here so hoping I am not breaking any of the guidelines with my question (I don't think I am, but the fibro fog is hitting hard today!) My mum has her heart set on a pair of leather gloves for Christmas, but she has really bad arthritis in her hands, so her knuckles are too swollen for most ladies gloves. Is…
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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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Steroid injection.
Hello, I’m new here. I’ve recently been diagnosed with bilateral basal thumb arthritis which is causing a lot of pain. I also have arthritis in my feet and knees which was only diagnosed at the end of 2023. I have an appointment booked next week to have steroid injections in both my hands. I was wondering what to expect…
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Pain but no swelling?
For several years both my knees get incredibly painful and swell. Sometimes so much I can't bend them at all! I've been told it might be seronegative inflammatory arthritis but nothing solid as yet. Over the last few months I've had pain in my l fingers which is sharp and sudden, some redness but zero visible swelling. My…
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Feeling lost - needing a diagnosis
Hi everyone, Apologies for the long post. I'm feeling rather dejected and lost. Approximately 8 weeks ago I began experiencing pain in the knuckles of both index fingers and middle fingers. Gradually got worse with redness, swelling (weirdly worse in my left hand), increased pain, and the pain spreading to my wrists. I…
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Knee & Hand Arthritis especially Heberden's and Bouchards Nodes
Hi, I'm new to this site and to arthritis. I'm 71 and I was diagnosed a few months back with osteoarthritis in my right knee though the left is also painful. I have Dupuytrens Contracture in both hands and lots of hard lumps in my fingers and palms that the GP says are Heberden's and Bouchards nodes. The Dupuytrens has…
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Childproof medicine bottles
Does anyone have any tips for opening childproof medicine bottles? I've just totally failed to give my daughter her antihistamine and has to get my husband to help 😭