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Val's Cafe
Dear Mods When we get our new cafe can it be called Val's Cafe please. She hit on a great idea doing this and we are so glad she did. It gives us a place to go to meet up and natter about anything. It is also a popular place. So can it be called Val's Cafe please Mods. Trish xxxx
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Steroid injection pain
HI, I joined yesterday after looking online for some advice after a steroid injection in my knees earlier in the week- this site was also recommended in the patient information leaflet I was given. I'm now on day 6 since the injection and so far it's felt good - there was no pain initially and much less discomfort…
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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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NexGen Knee Replacements
Hi everyone. I had a knee replacement in March 2021 and, sadly it has failed😢. I developed pain in my knee last year, and was diagnosed with aseptic loosening in December, when my surgeon told me me I would need further surgery to replace the implant. I believe that this implant is made by Zimmer NexGen, and has been…
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Partial knee replacement PKR
I have been offered this and wonder if any other member have experiences to share with me?
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Benepali injection & being taken seriously
Hi all I have been diagnosed with Rheumatoid arthritis since 9 months old. My recent diagnosis is psoriatic arthritis. I have been on Humira / Adalimumab for around 7 years but had constant flare ups in my ankles knees and elbows leading to endless amounts of steroid injections. I have now been on Benepali for around 5…
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Back to work- quietly terrified!
So its time to leave my Christmas bubble and attempt to get back to work and my new reality. I am newly diagnosed with Arthritis, although that has been fairly casually done and I have yet to be given a type. It started in November with very painful left knee, then after trying to push through ( dr said wouldn’t make it…
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Do these patches work?
I've been hearing and reading a lot about herbal knee patches lately and I wondered if anyone else in the community had tried them, and if so, what did they think of them as a valid treatment for pain relief? As you can probably tell, I'm getting depsperate now as my pain is becoming increasingly severe.
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Pain control
Level 4 osteoarthritis in my right knee with level 3 in my left along with gout. I take naproxen & stomach protector plus paracetamol every day. I use a TENS on my knees when I get home from work as I can't use it or my walking stick in work as I work in a food production factory. I had a lidocaine injection in my right…
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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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Bad knee flare up advice and new medication
Hi Im 26 years old I have rheumatoid arthritis and I’m really struggling at the moment and I need advice, I started a new medication called leflunomide 5 weeks ago I’ve felt sick every day since I’ve taken it and I’m having a terrible time with my knee, I can’t walk on it, I’ve done all the things the hospital have told me…
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I’m new 😊
Hi everyone, I have finally been diagnosed with OA after two years of hospital visits , along the way I also have an osteoporosis diagnosis and PFPS, a great gift for my 60th , I have constant pain and stiffness in both my knees and I hate to think how much l have spent on pills, potions and miracle knee braces and to be…
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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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Struggling to manage frequent flare ups
Hello, my first post! I’m Sandi, a retired nurse, aged nearly 60. I live with psoriatic arthritis and osteoarthritis. Currently taking Benepali injections for the psoriatic arthritis, plus celecoxib and paracetamol for pain. I’ve recently completed the Nuffield joint pain course and joined the gym afterwards but I’m…
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27 had arthritis from the age of 12
hello my name is James I am 27 years old and have had arthritis from the age of 12 I had a football accident when on a school trip but they put my foot back in to place and said they can’t send me home as it was 4hours away and had 4 days left on the school trip then sent me on a 3 hour walk in the woods with a group…
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Pain but no swelling?
For several years both my knees get incredibly painful and swell. Sometimes so much I can't bend them at all! I've been told it might be seronegative inflammatory arthritis but nothing solid as yet. Over the last few months I've had pain in my l fingers which is sharp and sudden, some redness but zero visible swelling. My…
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Help coping with a knee flare
Hi all I was diagnosed with JIA at 18months old, which transitioned into rheumatoid arthritis I'm now 36 and really struggling with a right knee flare, in alot of discomfort, limited movement in that knee. I have a guided ultrasound cortisone injection boomed for 29th May which I've been waiting months for. My emotions are…
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Advice dealing with RA knee flare
Hi all I was diagnosed with JIA at 18months old, which transitioned into rheumatoid arthritis I'm not 36 and really struggling with a right knee flare, in alot of discomfort, limited movement in that knee. I have a guided ultrasound cortisone injection boomed for 29th May which I've been waiting months for. My emotions are…
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Friends in NI?
Hi there, Just a post to see if there are any Northern Ireland based people on here! I'm based towards Larne. 31 but with the personality and hobbies of an 87 year old woman 🤣 love plants, dogs and reading. Wanting to go back to the gym but terrified of busting myself more lol. Currently awaiting a formal diagnosis, but…
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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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Saying Hi!
Hi there, First time poster! I'm currently awaiting a formal diagnosis but the consultant has confirmed I have inflammatory arthritis of some type. I'm currently 31, I injured my left knee 7 years ago simply by crouching down. I tore cartilage, worked with an orthopaedic consultant on and off until my right knee became…
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Hello 👋
Hi, I'm Liam. I am 28 years old and from Scotland. I got diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis in January of 2024. My dad had Psoriatic Arthritis too so its very much a hereditary thing. To be perfectly honest, it's made everything a lot more difficult these days. I find it hard to walk, stairs are difficult and it can take a…
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Had RA for 18 months now diagnosed with OA in hips and knees
I don’t really know where to start as my RA is now largely under control with methotrexate injections, but each time my hands and wrists stop hurting I would have pain in my knees and hips. Recent X-rays have shown OA. I’m finding it hard to exercise as even walking the dog makes my hips hurt. Anyone out there dealing with…
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New here
Hi craig here ,diagnosed with arthritis of knee plus had key hole surgery on knee ,operation went well but pain from arthritis is horrendous and limping badly for over a year now ,does the pain ever ease ,any info appreciated cheers craig
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Best pain relief for arthritic knees
Hi all, I’m 63 and I’ve had knee pain for many years, and after xrays it showed OA in both knees and one hip. Had a hip replacement 4 years ago and all is well. At that point the knee replacement op’s criteria changed and because I am overweight they won’t do my knees, despite the hip replacement being a success. I was…