Experiences with

Joint replacement

Does anyone have experience with a joint replacement after radiation? If so, what is the proper amount of time to wait to get it done? Our first appointment with oncologist isn’t until the 31st.

For context I have severe arthritis and should have had a thumb joint replacement yesterday b it it was postponed. My husband also has health issues so my stress levels are high. So, the big question … has my PMR gone? Thanks for listening and I wish you all well.

Has anyone out there had a joint replacement while on Pred, and has anyone found these chewable tablets make them feel sick?

I am due for knee joint replacement surgery. Can anyone relate their experience with stopping and starting Apixaban before and after the operation. I also take Ramipril, will I need to stop this for a while?. Thanks

Hi.......I am due to have surgery on my hand ( I'm having a thumb joint replacement) and wondered what safe pain relief I should be asking for, as I'm currently taking 1500mg gabapentin fir RLS? I follow the advice on here daily, and would welcome any on this subject.

First joint replacement at 58 followed by another two. I quite enjoyed the Concept rower and realised how useful it was to keep ligaments etc strong. I then got the other two bit of equipment, Bikeerg and Skierg. Got the Concept 2 app and joined in all the challenges etc.

I have severe arthritis and have had several joint replacements. At times I will eat the wrong things ( ex- junk food ) to help cope with my pain. I’m looking for support and inspiration to help me get back on track and stay on track.

the top of my foot over the joint that wasn't there before.

Has anyone had their wrist ulna head joint replaced due to RA and if so, how are you doing now?

Leg muscles are still stiff but supporting ‘dodgy’ knees although not apparently bad enough to justify joint replacement which I am wary of anyway so, just going to see how next few months go as I am definitely better than I was a year ago. Hope that you are all improving too Marion

I have recently been informed that I have hypermobility in addition to fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis, should I be discussing this with my GP? Also would heighten my fibromyalgia symptoms?

My journey involves much damage within my body and many different medication changes over the years along with joint replacements and procedures but my care has been outstanding in the medical profession. I have been fortunate to have wonderful consultants who have looked after me.

Scary Any advice on joint replacement is welcome. Many thanks, Suzanne

well even though occupational health advise nights only, stiffness and pain in the mornings make it impossible to be anywhere for 7am in the morning, nevermind then working for 12 hours, I was told I was covered by the disability act but my employer (NHS) seem to be ignoring this, I’ve also had two joint

Hi all haven't posted in a while but still read all the posts I'm having a lot of pain in my lower back hip and outside of my leg (all left side) I'm on the waiting list for a right knee replacement had the left knee replaced 14 years ago This pain is driving me mad It's a pain that seems to

Tomorrow my husband is meeting with a cardiologist to discuss surgery for valve replacement, which we are expecting to be open heart surgery as he has a bicuspid valve. Unfortunately I am not able to be there as am away, but my daughter is going with him.

I was due to have a knee replacement on 27/02, got as far as the room and the anaesthetist asking questions, I mentioned I had occasional bouts of Afib and had had 3 random episodes in the month or two before. In conjunction with the Consultant he chose not to go ahead until I've had a 24 hr ECG.

Last July I had aorta valve replacement everything fine except my mouth is numb and jaw numb and a bit shakey on my feet in the morning what can it be are the nerves still reparing ive been sighned off by cardiologist this has just started a week ago please help

well had hip replacement during ne feb 20, prior to that did have what I thiught was arthritic pain shoulders hands ankles etc, but since hip replacement , all those pains , hurting tender muscles have gotten much worse, I am doing the required exercises for hip recovery, still have pain and hurt in

I’m having a partial knee replacement this coming Friday and I’ve been asked to stop taking my Apixaban 48 hours prior to the op. I didn’t have my dose this morning and I didn’t expect to feel so at sea!