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Is there hope of a normal active life?
Recently diagnosed with OA in both knee caps stage 3 -4. Suspect I have in other body parts. Gone from walking, horse riding and being active to decrepit virtually overnight. I had a kidney removed last year which means I can't have anti-inflammatories oral or topical. Paracetamol doesn't work and I can only take codine…
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Hello
Hi everyone, I'm 55 and after increasing back pain over the last year, I've recently been diagnosed with cervical spondylosis/osteoarthritis. Just trying to learn how to manage and cope with it as it's become increasingly debilitating. Sometimes standing or walking for just ten or fifteen minutes can cause incredible pain.…
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New to arthritis
I’m so pleased I have finally joined this amazing site. I feel as if I’m going mad as medical professionals do not seem to believe me when I explain what is wrong. I wake up every morning with horrendous stiffness in my back, hips, ankles, shoulders, wrists and hands. I struggle to move out of bed in the morning. The…
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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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Wrist operation
I would like to get in touch with anyone who has had wrist fusion, I have been offered this as a last resort.
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Can arthritis spread
I have osteoarthritis in both knees. I have had one arthroscopy and due for another. Apparently I'm too your for knee replacements even though my surgeon said I need them. Recently I have got pain to my elbow area. It is not due to using crutches as I don't use them full time. I asked to see a Dr about my arm and the…
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Pain in glutes, calf and foot
Hi everyone, Just looking to see if anyone else has had this issue. I'm on week 11 since my THR and trying to increase my walking. I've had issues all along with my hip flexors down through the knee into the lower leg. My osteo explained that it was due to stretching pulling and twisting during the operation plus many…
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Hello
I am new! I am 69 female and previously strong and quite active. Last November I had awful pain in my right hip. I self-diagnosed bursitis (I know - but it's hard to see a doc these days) Doctor was happy to prescribe Naproxen and codeine without seeing me. By January the pain was no better so I asked to see the Doc. I was…
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PRP
I have osteoarthritis on both knee for over ten years now , I have been great with managing the pains but is getting worse over the years now. l received PRP- Platelets Rich Plasma into my knee and ever since I got the injection , the pains inside my knee increases, not sure what going on with the knee: I had this…
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Osteoarthritis plus Fibromyalgia
Hi, my name is Miles, and I have had Fibromyalgia since 2014. My wrists, knees, fingers and elbows since Nov 2024 have been getting worse pain and fingers going out of shape with lumps at the joints in the fingers. I thought it was RA but I was diagnosed with Osteoarthritis yesterday. The pain is gradually getting worse.…
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Pain in calf and foot
Sorry I appear to have duplicated a post so please see my other one
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to young to help....
so I was diagnosed with moderate osteoarthritis in both hips with bony spurs my hips can't fully go back into joint... I also have Ehlers Danlos Iwas told I need hip replacements on both hips but they won't refer me for that until I'm at least 50 I'm currently 41! I am very limited on what I can do I need help with…
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Hip Replacement op
Had hip replacement on Sunday. Out on Monday. Walked round park Wed and Thurs. Feel great, bit tired at times. Walking not too bad as using crutches. My advice get padding for your crutches and don't try and don't do your routine tasks by yourself if possible. Get someone to help
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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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Arthritic hip pain
Hello, I'm new here and see there is lots of helpful advice. My question is does anyone else with osteoarthritis hip experience pain that radiates down to the shin?finding it all a bit scary!
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Medication
Hi saw a GP from a different practice 2 weeks ago as the pain in my body was intolerable, he prescribed Naproxen and Nefopam. The difference in pain was amazing within a couple of hours, so much easier, not completely gone but I felt like I could live. Ran out yesterday of Nefopam and pain began returning last night and…
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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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Feeling Ashamed?
Hi there, I found out I have osteoarthritis a year ago and have been dealing with chronic pain since then, I do think my weight along with genetics (my dad has had two knee replacements in his 50s) has added to it. I have to use a walking stick and, am always in some degree of pain. - some days are better than others. I…
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Hello long time no see
HI everyone. Had to rejoin as no idea what old details were. During the years in between I've had a TLHR in June 22 and a TRKR in October 23. I was making a great recovery from both by December 24. Then left hip decided to conk out, bone on bone again and back on s long nhs waiting list. Getting so fed up with everything…
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Hello all!
Hi there, I got my diagnosis yesterday for osteoarthritis in the knee. I am 32 and also have sciatica and nerve damage in the spine. My mind is all over the place right now and not sure how to feel about the diagnosis. I’d like to talk to people who know what it’s like and maybe get some information and helpful tips in…
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Total hip replacement in next 3 months
Hi All, So I found out last week that I have to have a total hip replacement on both hips due to my severe osteoarthritis. The first hip(left) will be within next 3 months. I've read alot of the posts regarding surgery, and tbh I'm finding it pretty difficult. I'm 38 and was not expecting to be going through something like…
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To A&E or not to A&E…..
Hello All 👋 this is my first postI! A quick introduction, I’m 53yrs old, I live on my own with my lovely 12yr old Labradoodle. I am pretty much housebound now and the subsequent isolation means depression is never far away. I have OA of the Right hip, Right knee & Right big toe, I was diagnosed in December 2023. I am…
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Total ankle replacement at younger age
Greetings. Does anyone have experience with total ankle replacement (TAR) for end-stage post-traumatic arthritis (PTOA) at a younger age? My doctor is recommending waiting until age 50 (I'm almost 46) due to the likely need for revision surgeries as the parts wear out over time. However, I am considering doing the surgery…
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Living with pain with hip osteoarthritis
I am 66 and really struggling with the paining my hips. I've been living with osteoporosis for 15 years. I've been on pregabalin various strengths, but recently,over the last few months my pain has got worse. Fingers, hands and hips. Went from 50mg x3 daily, then 75mg x 3, for about 4 months it controlled pain. But since…
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Pain management
Hi I'm new to this but I'm really at loss with my pain i have psoratic arthritis in my feet and osteoarthritis in both knees and spine and a bakers cyst behind my knee. I'm struggling with pain relief as I have health anxiety and emetophobia so I can't take new medications cos I worry about the side effects. I take…