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Osteoarthritis
hi I am just wondering when you walk do your knee make a noise while you are walking
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Recently diagnosed with moderate osteoarthritis in both hips
Hi everyone I'm 46 years old female and just been diagnosed with moderate hip osteoarthritis in both hips total shock as initially the doctor thought i had sciatica. I have lower back pain lots of sciatic type pain on and off , burning hips and muscle soreness around groin area doctor has prescribed naproxan and…
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FlexiSEQ? - Naah!
I heard about this stuff from an article on Alex Scott who is championing it - for a fee. Now I know you should try it before you diss it, but the claims about how it works are so preposterous that it's one of those deserving to be dismissed out of hand. The manufacturer claims that it contains microscopic particles that…
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Hip replacement, living alone and with responsibility for pet.
I’m going in for my hip replacement in two weeks’ time and thought it might be helpful to share some of the preparation I’ve had to do, especially as I live alone in a house with stairs and own a cat, whose needs also have to be catered for. I’ve found the discussions on this forum really helpful for preparing, but…
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Newly diagnosed and so many questions
Hi all, I have constant pain due to hip dysplasia and back issues and dr just kept saying your on alot of meds when I tried to say about my joint pain. Saw a physio who said its muscular, your stressed and your muscles are tight but I knew it wasn't that. I finally had a xray which shows severe arthritis in my shoulders,…
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Osteoarthritis in the neck diagnosis
Hi all, I'm new here so I'm sorry if this is a long one. I was diagnosed with Psoratic Arthrits in 2022. I've now been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my mid to lower cervical spine last year. I went to my gp last year about pain in my neck and shoulder that I've had for around 5 years but got worse and that the rhuemy…
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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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Silastic big toe joint replacement
Hi I had a silastic joint replacement in my big toe almost 3 weeks ago. I’m wondering if anyone has had this procedure? I had a hip replacement last February and I’m sure the recovery wasn’t as painful as this. I realise it’s early days but the pain is bad, I’m wondering if this is normal?
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New member
Hi, I have recently been diagnosed at the age of 43 with Osteoarthritis and sclerosis in one of my knees. I'm looking forward to finding my way around the forum for help and support. I need to lose weight and I'm currently on a waiting list for physio, I have about another 3mth wait for my first appt!
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Help/Advice
HI, I'm a 42 year old and could really use some advice. I have a significant family history of Ankylosing Spondylitis. I'm HLA-B27+ and started with symptoms 10 years ago. Back then I had an mri and blood tests which showed no inflammation and some negligible mild changes to the lumber and cervical spine. In 2017 I had…
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Hello
Hello everyone, just wanted to introduce myself. I have osteoarthritis in both knees and hands. November 24 I had a TKR as bone on bone after over 2 years of pain. It took a while to heal but doing well now, just a little tight and stiff sometimes. I need a partial on my left knee. Currently take amitriptyline and…
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Trying to live painfree
Basically I got osteoarthritis on both my ankles. The left one is ok at the moment but the right one is causing me issues. I got AIRCAST A60 Ankle Support Brace which works well for the left but I got one for the right and I don’t feel it gives it the support that the left one does. Anyone got any advice please? I just…
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Osteoarthritis in 1st and 2nd metatarsals of the foot
Hi everyone. I wonder if anyone can help I am having difficulties with my right foot. An x-ray has previously indicated that I have moderate to severe osteoarthritis in the 1st and 2nd metatarsals in the foot. This has manifested itself with a lump on top of my foot which can swell from time to time and has been treated in…
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Re : Osteoarthritis of the knee
Hi , can everyone give me some recommendations on how you manage osteoarthritis in your knees. I’m 23, and have recently been diagnosed , and at this moment in time I have lots of swelling and redness of my knees which is causing me so much pain. What tips do you have to manage the pain, and reduce swelling. Also , has…
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hip pain
Hello there to you all, I just found this website today after reaching the end of my rope (almost) finding out about potentially another year before i get my hip replacement On NHS. The last 6 months have been a rapid progression in pain and although i keep as active as possible (bit of walking/cycling/swimming) the…
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Need Total hip replacement at 55
I developed pain in my growing about a year ago and three months ago was told by a consultant orthopaedic surgeon that I need a hip replacement. In a year I have gone from being very adventurous and active, yoga, swimming and cycling and working full time to being off sick and only able to walk short distances. The pain is…
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Psin
I've just joined. Struggling with pain in right hip/groin at the moment. Can hardly walk.
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CBD Oil Amitriptyline
Hi. Couple of questions. Does anyone on here take CBD Oil or capsules to relieve pain of osteoarthritis? What dose? Does it work? Can it be safely taken with Amitriptyline.? Do people take Amitriptylin? What dose? Does it work? Asking as I am currently on 10mg daily Amitriptyline prescribed for Neuropathy not…
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New to Osteoarthritis
Hi everyone new to this forum but so glad I found it. I have recently been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in both knees. Obviously feeling quite down about it but interested in learning how I can manage my symptoms and make some lifestyle changes, in mid 50’s, need to get to a healthy weight and strengthen muscles around…
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Zero carbohydrates - does this help?
Could anyone please tell me if they have experienced a reduction in pain levels for osteoarthritis when following the 'carnivore' diet….zero carbohydrates? I'm overweight which I know doesn't help, but I'm in so much pain daily now, predominantly hips, knees, legs in general, shoulder and hand. I know losing weight would…
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Tips while waiting for a knee replacement
My 70 year old dad has suffered with gout, DVT and osteoarthritis for over 40 years. He is currently waiting on a knee replacement (date of operation TBC), after having a hip replacement in 2021. Is there anything I can do to make him more comfortable? He struggles to get out of seats, cars and bed. He also has severe pain…
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Worried, Signed off Work?
Hi all I am new here, and was wondering if anyone has had to be signed off work by GP long term, I am awaiting surgery for total hip and can not get to work as finding very difficult with mobility around work place due to alot of stairs just really worried about losing my job which I love and miss alot thank you .
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Naproxen side effects
Hi In brief I am 58 years young! Recent X-rays have shown moderate-severe OA in my hips and SI joints. I have had joint pain in lower back,hips and knees for years on and off so the diagnosis makes sense. The pain has been affecting my sleep badly so my GP put me on naproxen which seems to take the edge off the pain…
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Prolotherapy
Has anyone tried prolotherapy injections? Do they work? A quick Google search brought up lots of promising studies on prolotherapy effectiveness for treating osteoarthritis pain - better efficacy than both exercise and cortisone injections.
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Is there anyone else who's arthritis has got worse after having Covid?
Hi everyone, First time poster here. I've lived with osteoarthritis in my ankle since I was 23 and have been really positive about my life and able to do most things, called my limp a "happy hop" to help inspire older hospital patients that they could walk faster than me and make them feel better. However, the more times I…
