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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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Leg pain at night
Does anyone else on here experience pain in the legs at night, particularly the knees ( as I have osteoarthritis ), and it keeps me awake and I have to keep altering position or get up to walk about to find some relief..
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Claiming PIP for Osteoarthritis of the knees
I have osteoarthritis in my knees (one worse than the other) and although I am working my friend has suggested that I may be able to get some help by putting in a claim for PIP. Does anybody have any experience of claiming for PIP for my condition? Is it possible firstly or would I be wasting my time?
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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 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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Shoe insoles for knee osteoarthritis
Hi all. I'm thinking of trying insoles to see if they would help with my knee osteoarthritis. Just wondering if anyone has tried them and any recommendations
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Being unable to walk
I dislocated my left knee just over a year ago, since then I have constantly been in pain and the pain is now also in my right knee. I'm finding it very difficult to walk and sometimes even straighten my knees. I think from dislocating my knee I now may have OA, I am hoping to get diagnosed as soon as possible. I was…
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Hi. I am new here.
I am a 64 with osteoarthritis in both knees. Bone on bone. I have no practical medical help with pain control or anything. I just bumble along. The GPs tell me to loose weight which I know I have to. They give me some physio exercises that I can’t do due to pain. The pain is a separate discussion. I am now house bound and…
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Newly diagnosed with arthritis
Hi everyone. I’ve been diagnosed with arthritis in both knees and hands but I also have really painful shoulders but they haven’t been xrayed. Just looking for advice and tips on how you deal with pain and swelling and sharing with people who understand the situation.
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No luck so far
Hi all, My mum’s mobility has been gradually deteriorating over the last few years, which we now know is as a result of osteoarthritis. She originally had a few falls, which really set her back but went to the doctors. They sent her for physio with a suspected trapped nerve but the exercises seemed to make it worse not…
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Knee replacement
I have severe arthritis in both knees, I'm almost 70 years old.5years ago I a told I could be out on the waiting list for replacement knees,I wasn't in pain then so didn't go on the list. Now I went back to my GP and she asked if I could walk 1 mile,I said yes so she said I'll never be able to get knee replacements.
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Alternatives to osteotomy (HTO/DFO)
Hi all. Looking for some advice/research and questions to use. Recently diagnosed with OA, the initial consultation and X-ray indicated OA and ACL (2nd rupture). Consultant had at this meeting suggested osteotomy was my option to prevent/delay TKR which aged 38 isnt a good option (especially as a PE teacher). Further…
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First appointment with a physio
Hi, I have fairly severe arthritis in my knees and ankles. I also have mild arthritis in my wrists. I have my first appointment with a physio tomorrow but it is only by phone. In order to make the most of my time, does anyone have an suggestions about what I should say/ask? Also who would you ask for a referral to an OT?…
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Questions to Ask Knee Dr - 80 yr old has severe osteoarthritis in left knee
Hello, I am helping family member. Hope we can all help each other 80-yr old with severe osteoarthritis in left knee cannot get total knee replacement till he gets TAVR to fix severe aortic stenosis. Current Knee Dr ordered Orthovisc 4 injections, one week apart. Patient read lot of user reviews on Internet. Lot of them…
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Domiciliary physiotherapy services in London, UK
Hey folks, I'm a 33-year-old male with haemophilia A and osteoarthritis of the right knee. The knee has been locked at about 90 degrees for 6+ months, and remains painful. My left ankle was fused 7 months ago but hasn't had its rehab because of the knee problem I just mentioned. I'll be having a total knee replacement…
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Helpful books
Hi all. I bought this book 'treat your own knees'. I found it quite helpful. It was written by a physiotherapist who specialises in knees. It is full of advise and exercises for the knees. It has exercise programmes and diagrams to follow and exercises charts. Has anyone here read any good books to help with arthritis, and…
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Knee keeps ‘giving way’
I have osteoarthritis of the knee and I’m on the list for a knee replacement op (likely to be at least 8 months away). In recent weeks my knee has started giving way as I walk, making walking difficult. I’m doing knee exercises but so far they haven’t helped with this issue. I’ve also tried a knee support strap, but that…
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Awaiting knee replacement
Hi, I’m Victoria and I’m awaiting urgent knee replacement. I couldn’t be referred to Orthopaedics until the rheumatoid inflammation was down. I’m on a new drug for that which is working! Yay. But now can’t wait for surgery, never thought I’d be saying that! I’m 50 years old and discovered last year I have osteoarthritis…
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Rheumatoid vasculitis
I I’m 60 years old with joint pain in my hands feet and hips ..I have osteoarthritis I in my knees one more painful than the other also I’ve started with this muscle pain like cramping in my calf when I walk, I’ve now had two test for DVT but it’s not that. Was thinking it could be rheumatoid vasculitis 🤷♀️ I’ve now been…
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My Right Knee
Hi Everyone its been just over a year since I had my last right knee operation. the surgeon performed micro facture to my knee joint to try and encourage cartilage growth. Six weeks on crutch's and weeks of physio . the pain and stiffness never changed and the constant crunching from the inside of my right knee never…
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Struggling
I last posted back in April of 2019. I was talking about pain and mentioned that I was awaiting an operation. I had some very helpful responses for which I am very grateful. It was decided that rather than a knee replacement, I would have a double osteotomy. However, I didn't get the operation in 2019 and I was hoping that…
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Too young for partial knee replacement?
Hi everyone, I am 52 this week, and have bone on bone OA in my knee, made worse by a recent fall on it. I saw an orthopaedic consultant for the first time today who has recommended conservative management for now. Physio ( which I have been having anyway, mainly by phone ) and a steroid injection in 4 weeks. He also gave…
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No hip replacement
I am 64, have always maintained a healthy lifestyle which included, running, hill walking & going to the gym. I knew about the OA in one of my hips but X Ray shows it in both. But I was suddenly rendered debilitated following a particularly strenuous bout of squat exercises & have been in pain ever since! XRay shows OE in…
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Bad Osteoarthritis at 34
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Hi
Hi, my name is Claire. I have arthritis in my knee for about 4 years but has recently become much more painful , stiff and has buckled a few times. Im looking for support and help.
