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Arthritis Action

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19 years old and suffering

I've been struggling for two years with this. I've seen two rheumatologists and both tell me the pain i feel is a lie and not possible. I'm not trying to...

I've been struggling for two years with this. I've seen two rheumatologists and ...

•7 years ago

Hi to all I am new on here and have osteoarthritis and cervical nerve problems

I need information to do with ill health retirement. I am not sure if anyone here has gone through the process and can help me. I am going through the process...

I need information to do with ill health retirement. I am not sure if anyone her...

•7 years ago

MRI RESULTS

So had my results back and I'm happy what I was worried about is a ovarian cyst. My back is what I thought was wrong with it. History: 33 year old lady...

So had my results back and I'm happy what I was worried about is a ovarian cyst....

•7 years ago

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Arthritis in neck..

Anyone have any suggestions for relief. I'm on medication and use a tens but it's still painful 😦 x

Anyone have any suggestions for relief. I'm on medication and use a tens but it'...

•7 years ago

Arthritic knee

After I had an arthroscopy, I was told I need a new knee. I declined at the time(16 months ago) but now am ready. However, the X-rays show nothing despite the...

After I had an arthroscopy, I was told I need a new knee. I declined at the time...

•7 years ago

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Bakers cyst

Anyone any pain relief for this im in agony I have RA in this knee and waiting for knee replacement now this I had never heard of this dr sent me to check for...

Anyone any pain relief for this im in agony I have RA in this knee and waiting f...

•7 years ago

17 years old suffering from TMJ

I think im suffering from TMJ for almost 1 year without treatment Brianna1Brianna1 in 2 minutes 0 Replies Hi im 17 years old and im new here, im going crazy...

I think im suffering from TMJ for almost 1 year without treatment Brianna1Brian...

•7 years ago

Hip replacement

Hi, can someone recommend me a reputable surgeon under the NHS for hip replacement in Nottingham please! Or where can go searching on line? Many thanks!

Hi, can someone recommend me a reputable surgeon under the NHS for hip replaceme...

•7 years ago

Disaster with infusions

I was given a Rituxan infusion yesterday. The nurse (Ratchet), gave it in two hours instead of five. I had crushing pain in hips and back not just during...

I was given a Rituxan infusion yesterday. The nurse (Ratchet), gave it in two ho...

•7 years ago

Hip replacement imminent

I am a month away from hip replacement. Up to now really bad walking and sleeping,but this weekend I felt like my hip was clicking and now very painful...

I am a month away from hip replacement. Up to now really bad walking and sleepin...

Rose-of-pride25

•7 years ago

Privet MRI scan results not back yet

Hi, I had a privet MRI scan done of my ack and hips. They told me it would be seven days for results but when I rang to say I have not got them yet, they said...

Hi, I had a privet MRI scan done of my ack and hips. They told me it would be se...

•7 years ago

Sleep propels following revision

Hi All, Looking for any suggestions that might help please. Have my first revision two weeks ago so now have a two week old hip and a twenty eight year old...

Hi All, Looking for any suggestions that might help please. Have my first revisi...

Bluebirdanthony

•7 years ago

Hip arthritis and replacement

I am writing for any support/help that might be out there. I broke my hip 5 years ago and had a pin inserted. This failed and I had another about six months...

I am writing for any support/help that might be out there. I broke my hip 5 year...

•7 years ago

Revitive Dual Action Arthritis for Knee - any good?

Hi, I am seriously thinking of splashing out on the above machine. It is very expensive but generally the reviews I have read seem good. Has anyone here tried...

Hi, I am seriously thinking of splashing out on the above machine. It is very ex...

•7 years ago

Looking for recommendations for an excellent knee surgeon/consultant on the nhs.

Hi. I had a left knee arthroscopy surgery 10 weeks ago, the consultant/surgeon said he found a ligament tear, so he was able to trim the bit off. I'm still...

Hi. I had a left knee arthroscopy surgery 10 weeks ago, the consultant/surgeon s...

•7 years ago

Supervet

Perhaps a little tongue in cheek; I can't help but notice that when Noel Fitzpatrick performs a knee or hip replacement , his patients are usually up within a...

Perhaps a little tongue in cheek; I can't help but notice that when Noel Fitzpa...

•7 years ago

Breathing problems

Methotrexate dosage increased from 4 pills 2.5mg one day a week to 6 pills 2.5mg one day a week, prednisone dosage decreased from 10mg to 7.5mg & omeprazole...

Methotrexate dosage increased from 4 pills 2.5mg one day a week to 6 pills 2.5mg...

•7 years ago

Arthritis hand pain relief

I suffer from arthritis and do use TENS machine on knees, hips etc. My question is does anyone know if it is ok to put pads directly to hands to relieve pain.

I suffer from arthritis and do use TENS machine on knees, hips etc. My question ...

•7 years ago

Introduction to shalomladydi

hi all, I'm introducing myself. I just recently turned 51 and was told last week that I need a total hip replacement for my left hip. I have had 2 previous...

hi all, I'm introducing myself. I just recently turned 51 and was told last week...

•7 years ago

TKR getting better

My TKR is improving all the time but my calf below that knee feels hard and solid I thought things would significantly improve for me but alas I tried to do...

My TKR is improving all the time but my calf below that knee feels hard and soli...

•7 years ago

An uncomfortable week

This week has been very uncomfortable for me. My siaticia nerve has been acting up all week long . I've been feeling it mostly on my right side through the Sid...

This week has been very uncomfortable for me. My siaticia nerve has been acting ...

•7 years ago

Thoughts Welcome

This is my first post having recently joined the forum. I'm 50 now and over the last couple of years I have been getting increasing discomfort in my right hip....

This is my first post having recently joined the forum. I'm 50 now and over the ...

•7 years ago

Privet MRI scan with pics of hip and spine

I wrote in a few weeks a go about my back and hip going. Anyway I had a privet MRI on my lumber back and hip. I am waiting for results. To me my back looks...

I wrote in a few weeks a go about my back and hip going. Anyway I had a privet M...

•7 years ago

Volunteers wanted for innovative smartwatch health research project exploring the link between activity and knee pain.

Brought to you by the Cloudy with a Chance of Pain research team, we are now recruiting for volunteers to take part in a 3-month study into activity and pain,...

Brought to you by the Cloudy with a Chance of Pain research team, we are now rec...

•7 years ago

Steroid injection

Does anyone know how long it takes for a steroid injection to work in the knee. My first one was instant this second one is not

Does anyone know how long it takes for a steroid injection to work in the knee. ...

•7 years ago

You can lead a horse to water but .....

Hi Guys. Some of you may know that for the best part of a year now I have been attempting to help people with arthritic conditions. I've offered a free fitness...

Hi Guys. Some of you may know that for the best part of a year now I have been a...

•7 years ago

Facet joint pain or cervical radiculopathy/ thoracic/ lumbar and neck buldge said/ herniations/ pinched nerve/ sciatica/ scoliosis/ stenosis

I am new, just joined today. I have all spine MRI's, XRays, CT scan, etc.. Have been given different diagnosis from different doctors but none have been able...

I am new, just joined today. I have all spine MRI's, XRays, CT scan, etc.. Have...

•7 years ago

Just joined the forum.

Hi everyone. I've just been diagnosed with gout four days ago. :( I've been having a weeks holiday from work this week and on the Monday I woke up with the...

Hi everyone. I've just been diagnosed with gout four days ago. :( I've been havi...

•7 years ago

Helping my mother

Hi, I am on here trying to help my mother. She has had arthritis since the age of 17 and is now 73. She has never had a definitive diagnosis apart from...

Hi, I am on here trying to help my mother. She has had arthritis since the age o...

•7 years ago

hip pain.

this is to introduce myself. I need both hips replaced. I have to be a certain weight which was difficult as my movement is practically nil. today I reached...

this is to introduce myself. I need both hips replaced. I have to be a certain w...

•7 years ago

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