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I am currently on a waiting list to get a total replacement of the right knee. I don’t think I have looked forward to anything quite so much since I knew I was...

I am currently on a waiting list to get a total replacement of the right knee. I...

•3 days ago

Arthritic hands

l have had Arthritis for many many years, but recently it has got worse. Hands being the most difficult to deal with. Over the years I have bought gloves...

l have had Arthritis for many many years, but recently it has got worse. Hands b...

•6 days ago

Arthritis

I have had Arthritis for many years, but lately it has got worse, particularly my hands. I take 8 Paracetamol a day, and Voltarol Max, to have instant help. I...

I have had Arthritis for many years, but lately it has got worse, particularly m...

•26 days ago

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supplements and lifestyle

Hello guys, I’ve found the advice from you folks to be really helpful since I’ve been on here moaning and groaning so I just wondered if any of you have...

Hello guys, I’ve found the advice from you folks to be really helpful since I’ve...

•1 month ago

Living Well With Arthritis - Self-Management Event - 12th June 2.00pm

Last chance to book our ‘Living well with arthritis’ event on 12 June, 2.00-3.00pm. Join our free informative online introduction to our self-management...

Last chance to book our ‘Living well with arthritis’ event on 12 June, 2.00-3.00...

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Partner•1 month ago

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TKR waiting list

I have had an appointment today at orthopaedic and trauma where they x-rayed both my knees and I’ve finally been recommended for TKR in my right knee. I am so...

I have had an appointment today at orthopaedic and trauma where they x-rayed bot...

•1 month ago

Is It worth choosing a Doctor?

My neighbour has given me the name and contact information for a doctor he said is the best in my area for knee replacement surgery and said once I get a date...

My neighbour has given me the name and contact information for a doctor he said ...

•2 months ago

POST TKN

Hi all.I've had my TKR - 7 weeks ago now. I know it's possibly an individual thing but has anybody any idea as to how long before the affected leg is...

Hi all.I've had my TKR - 7 weeks ago now. I know it's possibly an individual th...

•2 months ago

Leflunomide

Wanting to hear from anyone taking this.Have just been told by my rheumatologist she may add it in next week ( pending bloods) Reading up on it, it's a bit...

Wanting to hear from anyone taking this.Have just been told by my rheumatologist...

•2 months ago

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stopped amgevita at 28 weeks pregnancy, live vaccines for the baby

hi all, I have RA and was on bio similar amgevita for the first and second trimester, stopped at 28weeks. I was told by the pediatrician that the baby...

hi all, I have RA and was on bio similar amgevita for the first and second tr...

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•2 months ago

Shoe/Trainer recommendations for painful arthritic feet

I have terrible pain all over my feet , especially the top . Are there any good sites that sell comfortable foot ware ?

I have terrible pain all over my feet , especially the top . Are there any good...

•2 months ago

Naproxen and sleep - too much?

Hi, I have recently tried taking Naproxen as I am in a lot of pain with an arthritic knee (knee replacement later this year) plus general aches and found that...

Hi, I have recently tried taking Naproxen as I am in a lot of pain with an arth...

•2 months ago

Total Knee Replacement

Hi Hope everyone is well. I need a bit of advice.- I've been given a date for my knee replacement..it's in August and will be done in north London at a good...

Hi Hope everyone is well. I need a bit of advice.- I've been given a date for m...

•2 months ago

constipation

I have had very bad constipation lately because I have been taking lots of Zapain as my knee is so bad. I am drinking plenty water, taking senna and eating...

I have had very bad constipation lately because I have been taking lots of Zapai...

•2 months ago

Back pain

Good morning I've been suffering from chronic low back pain for years now had a x-ray on my back and got this back all my doctor says is old age lol...

Good morning I've been suffering from chronic low back pain for years now had a...

•2 months ago

Osteoarthritis and Spinal Stenosis

I've been taking Pregablin (600mg daily).After a total knee replacement a friend said she was on Duloxitene and felt marvelous. I thought I would try them and...

I've been taking Pregablin (600mg daily).After a total knee replacement a friend...

•2 months ago

Knee flare up

I’ve been suffering a flare up in my knee since Sunday that’s showing no signs of improvement yet but it’s a bit different to other flare ups I’ve experienced...

I’ve been suffering a flare up in my knee since Sunday that’s showing no signs o...

•2 months ago

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Codeine phosphate run out

I've run out codeine person I normally buy them off is not available im unable to get out bed because of pain and getting worst withdrawal symptoms anyone able...

I've run out codeine person I normally buy them off is not available im unable t...

•3 months ago

Samsong1234

Hi i. I.have been diagnosed with Virtigo I’ve,been given antibiotics for Iweek and prochlorperamzine 5mg 1 three times a day for 3weeks .I still...

Hi i. I.have been diagnosed with Virtigo I’ve,been given antibiotics for ...

•3 months ago

Red lumps on fingers

Hi, Since I've started having issues with my joints (had two hip replacements at 25, arthritis in my lower lumbar spine & sacralratic joint etc) I've had...

Hi, Since I've started having issues with my joints (had two hip replacements a...

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•3 months ago

Covid Booster and Methotrexate

I had my Moderna covid booster jab yesterday, I should have my methotrexate injection today but I have been advised by Nurse Specialist not to have...

I had my Moderna covid booster jab yesterday, I should have my methotrexate inj...

•3 months ago

Webinar - Navigating Arthritis: The Young Adult Perspective

Please join our next webinar Navigating Arthritis: The Young Adult Perspective, where we will discuss what it’s like to live with arthritis at a younger age....

Please join our next webinar Navigating Arthritis: The Young Adult Perspective, ...

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Partner•3 months ago

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income options while waiting for treatment

My employer finally terminated my contract last month because of the nature of my job and the deteriorating condition of my knee. I have tricompartmental...

My employer finally terminated my contract last month because of the nature of m...

•3 months ago

Spondililothesis

I have this condition and am now in an awful amount of pain and am wondering if anyone else here has it too. I have been told that medication is the only...

I have this condition and am now in an awful amount of pain and am wondering if ...

•3 months ago

Knee Pain - Holiday

Just my luck. Due to go on holiday Friday but my knee has decided to give me hell. Literally getting out of a chair it's agony - so have to keep my leg...

Just my luck. Due to go on holiday Friday but my knee has decided to give me he...

•3 months ago

TKR - PAIN!

Hello all.I had my TKR, in right knee on Friday -12/04. I was sent home with remainder of meds - Omeprazole, Oxycodone, Paracetamol, Ibuprofen, Ondandestron...

Hello all.I had my TKR, in right knee on Friday -12/04. I was sent home with re...

•3 months ago

Osteo

Hi i have rhematoid im on weekly toclizamab injection nfor my ra , last year i thought i was having a flare up of my rhematoid hands & wrist all swollen...

Hi i have rhematoid im on weekly toclizamab injection nfor my ra , last year...

•3 months ago

What is an Osteoarthritis flare?

I have been suffering from a painful knee/leg for a few days, bad enough to make me hobble and far more painful after sitting for a few hours. It gradually got...

I have been suffering from a painful knee/leg for a few days, bad enough to make...

•3 months ago

BBC article

interesting article about our NHS on the BBC today, I wonder if there are people on here that have similar experiences to the guy with the hip replacements. I...

interesting article about our NHS on the BBC today, I wonder if there are people...

•4 months ago

Kenalog and Marcaine injection

Has anyone had a Kenalog and Marcaine injection in the knee, if so how long did it last?

Has anyone had a Kenalog and Marcaine injection in the knee, if so how long did ...

•4 months ago

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