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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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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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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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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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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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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…
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Knee pain
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Arthroscopic symptoms intensify with seasonal allergies. How to cope?
I have a replaced left hip and severe arthritis in both knees and back. I was referred to U of T MUO but their follow up for test precept is not adequate. I fell four times in February. I fear spinal stenosis is teaming up with osteo arthritis and seasonal allergies to decrease my mobility. I could use suggestions on…
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Keeping Motivated
Hi everyone, When I first started with physio and exercise to strengthen my knees I found it very hard at times to be motivated, particularly on a flare-up day. What I've found very helpful to me is to build this into my daily routine and over the months this has become a habit and habits are hard to break. However, 20…
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Knee pain arthritus
I am 55 and been suffering from oa in knee since 2018 & I have had an arthroscopy which helped a bit but now knee is bone on bone and my physio at gps is really reluctant to refer me to orthopaedic surgeon again as he said I am too young for a knee replacement. I have insisted and he wasn’t happy as he said they will say…
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Partial Knee Replacement
Hi All! I’m 18 days out from a PKR (left knee) and wanted to share my experience so far. This forum has been incredibly helpful for me as i both prepared and recovered so i thought it only right to share any feedback i have. I am 42 with Psoriatic Arthritis. Grade 4 OA in the knee. I had been experiencing so much pain with…
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Hip Replacement
Hello, I am 61 and have arthritis in various parts of my body including neck, spine, shoulder and hips (probably elsewhere too but undiagnosed at present). My hip has given me trouble on and off for more than 10 years, but now since a major flare up following lots of walking during lockdown I am on the waiting list for a…
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Pubis osteoarthritis pain
Hello I had been feeling really good as I had steriod injections in my sacroiliac and feet so I was digging in the garden when I had an extremely sharp pain in my publis. Now when I walk or do anything I get a sharp pain. I have no cartilage left in this joint. I wonder would you have any advise on pain relief not sure…
