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Living with arthritis
Hi all thank you for letting me join the group I suffer with osteoarthritis in both knees my hips and spine thankfully only mild in spine but due to my age am 47 I've had 3 operations on my left knee to try and help but nothing has worked and they won't do a replacement till am 50 they have basically told me nothing more…
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Meds not working
Hi im tony 52. I have osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia. Extensive pain in all joints ( worse in hips knees ankles feet wrists and elbows) My medication just doesn't work. II've Had this for 2 years. And it keeps getting worse with reduced mobility. I am on 1000mg naproxen. 120mg duluxetine. Ameprazol. And 8 x cocodamol a…
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My Knee Replacement Experience in Mexico
My name is William. For years, I built things with my hands as a carpenter. My work was my passion, but it also wore out my body, especially my left knee. The dull ache became a constant, grinding pain. I couldn't walk without a limp, and I had to stop doing the work I loved. Doctors in Portland diagnosed me with severe…
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Hip replacement in Greece
Hello from a newbie, I live in rural Greece, in the Peloponnese, with my husband and our lovely dog, Emmy. I've recently been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in both hips and knees. It was a bit of a shock I must say! Apparently, I have level 4 (whatever that means?) in my right hip and have been advised that a hip…
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Just been diagnosed with OA in my knee
knee Oa what can I do ? The pain is 24/ No respite
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Recently had Athrosamid injections 5 days ago
Hi I've had osteoarthritis in both knees for a while now. Right knee for 13 years and 2 years left knee. I've had a meniscus tear in right knee, cleaned out twice. I feel that left the knee with little disc in between. I was told it was due to my lower back problems. I had a steroid injection in my back and that was great…
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Why is today so much more painful?
Hi I have Osteoarthritis of my neck knees back and hips etc and today I just woke up with severe pain in every Joint and. Muscle? Not a change of barometric pressure? I feel hopeless, and combined with my resistant depression and everything else I need help! GP'S are no good, MSK even worse, the only treatment I can get is…
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Knee support
Knee Hello im looking for advice for knee supports so i can try and run again or at least get back up some hills. It appears the condition is only in the outside section of my left knee, are there any supports better than others for this Thanks Tony
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Advice needed - OSTEO - Especially Knees!
Hi I am having severe pain in my knee today - woken up early with it, and so far full strength Co-codamol, as well as Ibuprofen gel still haven't got rid of the pain 6 hours later. I am about to start physio again but I have been taking a Glucosamine and Chrondrotin supplement every night, as I read it might help - Just…
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Knee replacement concerns New member
Hi, I'm Jane, am 65 and have severe osteoarthritis in both knees and after years of putting up with it, decided I need to look into knee replacements. I saw my consultant last week who put me on the waiting list for the first one to be done. I'm keen to know if there are any tips anyone has for me pre and post op.
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Hot weather
Has anyone noticed an increase in pain and inflammation whilst we have this lovely weather. My Knee feels swollen and tight, but with work and a busy home not much rest time.
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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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Hi 👋 newbie here
Hi, I have been suffering with Arthritis for 4 years now. Finally convinced my gp to send me to surgeon after steroid injections stopped working. I’m 44 and have been told I have end stage in both knees. I have undergone bariatric surgery as they said it was down to excess weight. I have lost 10 stone in the last 12 months…
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What to expect before, during and after surgery
I live in Portugal and have heard only favourable things about surgery here. I have been told I need two new knees, and have been put on a waiting list. The waiting time is 6 to 12 months. I have no idea what to expect. I have been told in the UK that I cannot have general anaesthetic due to atrial fibrillation. My house…
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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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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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Pain management
Doctor put me on co-codamol for arthritis pain. Saw another Dr today as pain worsened & I need to put the TENS on just to walk from work to the bus stop that takes me 20mins & anyone else 5mins . She looked shocked but basically said that I'm on top dose of co-codamol, didn't want to start me on the slippery slope of…
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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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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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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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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…
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Knee treatment
Has anyone had / been offered an Arthrosamid injection for knee OA ? Suggested to me by Benenden Hospital, and I see it's available at two other local private hospitals, though I gather not yet on the NHS. But apart from the glowing testimonials ( of course) on the Arthrosamid website, nobody so far has been able to provid…
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Welllife natural knee patches
Has anyone had any success with using natural knee patches? I have just had a major flare up and am waiting to see a specialist but need to do something now to ease the pain and stiffness but am confused by all the different products that appear to offer almost instant relief
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Arthrosamid. Can anyone help please
Hi there. I had an Arthrosamid injection in my right knee two weeks ago. Brief history is 3 x arthroscopy for medial meniscus tears (sport related). Grade 3 OA now. I’m 51. Have tried Ostenil Plus with some but limited effect. Probably heading towards partial knee replacement in future but wanted to try Arthrosamid to push…
