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Limited movement in knee
Hi All, Hope everyone is doing well. As some of you may know from previous posts, I have bad osteoarthritis in both my knees yet have also been dealing with chronic septic arthritis. I've been in hospital for a total of 50 days this year, had 9 surgeries in total including partial reconstruction of my knee by having a flap…
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New diagnosis, feeling lost
Hello! I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis a few weeks ago and I thought I was coping with it but the last couple of days I'm feeling quite overwhelmed with it all. I've just started on methotrexate and I'm hoping to get some relief from it but I know that could be a while away. I'm 31 and work in the performing arts…
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Running
Morning all. ive had a scan through one or two running threads to get a feel of things. I was only recently diagnosed with arthritis on the outside of my left knee. Its a shock, Im 67, Ive been running well with a 5k pb of 28 mins in Nov, I hill walk a lot tooand even rock climbed Ben Nevis recently Im waiting for my first…
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Atypical presentation? - dr doesn't believe me?
Hey all so I was diagnosed with inflammatory arthritis in both knees, rheum confirmed it's not rheumatoid arthritis which is good news and said it was very likely from being hypermobile as a child. It took 8 years to get to this point. However I am now having pain in both shoulders, deep inside towards the front of the…
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Waiting for diagnosis
Hi, first time posting 👋 I am playing the waiting game - 3 week wait for xrays to come back on my knee. Dr seems to think arthritis and from what I have read it fits. I have had general weakness and occasional pain in my left knee for 25 years but a couple of weeks ago it suddenly got much worse - bone pain, weakness and…
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What is best for knee pain
Hi What is best to use for really bad knee pain due to inflammation- I have been using a knee wrap, heat and a massage gun to help ease pain. Is there anything else anyone can suggest to help my pain please ?
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Diagnosed with grade 2 arthritits
hi, I’ve been diagnosed with grade 2 arthritis in my knees, and neck and recently in my toe making it difficult to walk. The pain has started to get worse and now waking me up. Is this expected at this stage? I’m finding it painful to walk most of the time. This has caused me depresssion as I was a very active person. I’m…
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Knee support
Hi all, I'm new to the group and have osteoarthritis in the knee. My job has me on my feet all day walking up and down stairs. What can anyone recommend a support that works and easies the pain? TIA Steve
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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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Arthrosamid
Has anyone had any experience of the Arthrosamid knee injections? I have been reading about them and they seem to be effective but unfortunately not yet on the NHS. From the sound of it they would be very helpful for those not ready for knee replacements, but not within reach for many as yet. 😢
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Hi! New to the forum a little about me
My story begins as a little boy learning to play tennis with his older brother and being taught by our father. My dad was a really good tennis player and did very well on the court throughout his years of playing. My arthritis journey start out in BC with some itchy patches of skin behind my knees and and in front of my…
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Pow. My knees went stiff again.
Pow. My knees when stiff again yesterday. I was thinking they seem nice and loose, so lets check how much movement I have. I could lock them straight and I could bend my knees up to my chest on my back, a bit stiff there but no pain. So now, I can barely walk and had to get my stick out or I'm going to fall over. Duh. I…
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Hot or Cold? What works for you?
First of all, please allow me to introduce myself. I am Engin and I have been a member of the club for over 35 years. I have osteoarthritis on my knees and chronic pain is adversely affecting my quality of life. I have been trying a number of methods to alleviate my pain. One thing is really surprising me! I may need hot…
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OA of the Knees. Useful Traction Therapy.
I have been diagnosed with OA in both knees and get a lot of pain if I walk any distance. I'm 65. On the upside, I am able to swim comfortably and practice Tai Chi for general strength and fitness. I have discovered that the Traction Therapy, I found online, is very helpful. You sit on the edge of a table with 10lb ankle…
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AposHealth and Apos shoes/trainers for Osteoarthritis
Hi I am new here. Looking forward to read the posts and get involved in discussions. I have osteoarthritis of knees and shoulders. Left hip has also started sending signals to tell me it is going the same way! Has anyone heard of AposHealth? a company that is manufacturing shoes/trainers for osteoarthritic people? I cannot…
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Hello, new here
Just joined this site. I have osteoarthritis in my knees and Rt. Hip. Can’t afford surgery right now, and not sure if I want it at all! My age is 73 yrs. Was fairly active until the last 20-12 months. Just want conversation with others living with arthritis.
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bruising - JIA
Hi everyone. my son has JIA and he has now been on actemra - tocilizumab for 2 months. he has monthly iv infusions. its been 3 weeks since his last infusion and over the last 3 days i have noticed little bruises appearing on his knee (this is where the arthritis is and he has not walked for 11 months). he had a blood test…
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My knees went stiff
I was diagnosed with inflammatory arthritis. It's been the same stiffness for ages, then suddenly my knees went stiff instead, after only some 12minute exercises on a stepping platform. The knees have been stiff now for a month so I am wondering what to do. I took a hospital blood test and going to report the knees to the…
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My knees ache when I lie down
OK. Thats weird. My knees are stiff and I can live with it, but when I lie down they ache to the point I can't rest. I hear of folks can't sleep from pain, but to me this is another first for the weirdness of arthritis. I can sit comfortably all day and then when I lie down for a bit of a rest, off they go.
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Now in a powerchair
I’m now in a powerchair 24/7 due Knee / ankle Arthritis on same leg !! Unable to weight bear !! New journey !! Turned another direction !!
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Swollen knees
Has anyone problems with swollen knees, if so how do you manage your day to day activities.
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Recently told I have OA
Been recently told i have Osteoarthritus its in my hands knees feet wrists and neck.I think i must be having a flare up at moment as it hurts so bad.As anyone got any ideas how i can ease this pain.Doctor has only given me some gell im alergic to ibrufen and asprin.
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Hello have OA
Hi IV had oa for a few years had it in hand now got in shoulders and both knees servere arthritis in knees with bakers cysts behind both I love my job but I'm finding it harder and harder and wonder if there's any help out ther today IV had cortzone injections in both knees
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Knee Swelling.
Hi, have severe osteoarthritis of the right knee for a while. I can manage ok but the swelling of the knee is making life tricky. It was drained 8 weeks ago for steroid injection which worked well for a while but now pain and swelling has returned. Any tips or tricks for reducing the swelling? Thanks for reading.
