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Flare after TKR update
Just an update - I have taken ibuprofen regularly but no improvement and today I feel incredibly fatigued. I have therefore increased from 6.5mg to 10mg and will stay at this level for at least a week provided it solves the problem. Strangely it seems that everything but the knee hurts! Recovery
Just an update - I have taken ibuprofen regularly but no improvement and today I feel incredibly fatigued. I have therefore increased from 6.5mg to 10mg and will stay at this level for at least a week provided it solves the problem. Strangely it seems that everything but the knee hurts! Recovery
Miserere
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PMRGCAuk
4 months ago
Higgyandpiggy
Hi, I have had a TKR to both in the last 2 years. A friend lent me a cuff called a Cryocuff which compresses and cools the knee. It really helped. They are expensive to buy but they canbe hired. I was given crutches with special handles, designed for arthritic hands and they helped too. Everything
Hi, I have had a TKR to both in the last 2 years. A friend lent me a cuff called a Cryocuff which compresses and cools the knee. It really helped. They are expensive to buy but they canbe hired. I was given crutches with special handles, designed for arthritic hands and they helped too. Everything
Higgyandpiggy
in
NRAS
4 months ago
Ouch that hurt 🤕
Involved in RTC on Friday, luckily just Bruised Ribs and abdomen.I have spondylitis, damaged discs lumber to sacral, and am awaiting a new hip, which is playing havoc with my TKR, so the added pain really wasn't needed. Hopefully this app will help me get motivated.
Involved in RTC on Friday, luckily just Bruised Ribs and abdomen.I have spondylitis, damaged discs lumber to sacral, and am awaiting a new hip, which is playing havoc with my TKR, so the added pain really wasn't needed. Hopefully this app will help me get motivated.
Eiza
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My EXI Community
6 months ago
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Sciatic type pain following knee replacement
Hello all, I had a
total
knee
replacement
3 weeks ago and since then I have had a constant pain emanating from my lower spine and across my buttock. It’s worse when lying down. Has anyone else had this after TKR? I’m hoping it’s just upset muscles rather than true sciatica.
Hello all, I had a
total
knee
replacement
3 weeks ago and since then I have had a constant pain emanating from my lower spine and across my buttock. It’s worse when lying down. Has anyone else had this after TKR? I’m hoping it’s just upset muscles rather than true sciatica.
Joodee
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NRAS
1 year ago
Pain Relief
I have posted before regarding Scleroderma and Raynauds and the problems which relate to this. I have osteoarthritis in my knees and they are so very painful. I was coping with the help of steroid injections, paracetamol and Ibuprofen however steroid injections are now limited with less relief and
I have posted before regarding Scleroderma and Raynauds and the problems which relate to this. I have osteoarthritis in my knees and they are so very painful. I was coping with the help of steroid injections, paracetamol and Ibuprofen however steroid injections are now limited with less relief and
creditcrunchie
in
Scleroderma & Raynaud's UK (SRUK)
3 days ago
Medical Cannabis?
Has anyone tried medical cannabis for pain relief? I have severe arthritis which limits my life quite a lot, my doctor won’t refer me for knee replacement until I lose more weight, and being on Rux has meant more weight gain! Obviously will need to ask haematologist about. It is quite expensive and
Has anyone tried medical cannabis for pain relief? I have severe arthritis which limits my life quite a lot, my doctor won’t refer me for knee replacement until I lose more weight, and being on Rux has meant more weight gain! Obviously will need to ask haematologist about. It is quite expensive and
lizzziep
in
MPN Voice
4 days ago
Short, fat, and many health problems
I am 5 ft and obese. I have MS, both types of arthritis, Connective Tissue Disease, lupus, fibromyalgia, pba, high blood pressure, migraines, osteoporosis, severe back , cervical dystonia and knee pain. The orthopedic doctor said I need a full knee replacement as I have no cartilage in my knee. I
I am 5 ft and obese. I have MS, both types of arthritis, Connective Tissue Disease, lupus, fibromyalgia, pba, high blood pressure, migraines, osteoporosis, severe back , cervical dystonia and knee pain. The orthopedic doctor said I need a full knee replacement as I have no cartilage in my knee. I
Bamagal14
2024 May
in
Weight Loss Support
9 days ago
Knee Replacement Yesterday
Thanks to those of you who wished me well yesterday. I had full knee replacement surgery yesterday afternoon. On the advice of the surgical team I had my normal dose of Prednisolone in the morning. Epidural for the op and played nice music through my ear buds to drown out the sound of the team and the
Thanks to those of you who wished me well yesterday. I had full knee replacement surgery yesterday afternoon. On the advice of the surgical team I had my normal dose of Prednisolone in the morning. Epidural for the op and played nice music through my ear buds to drown out the sound of the team and the
Janet57
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PMRGCAuk
21 days ago
tear in my meniscus cartilage
What a difference two weeks can make. Two weeks ago I you asked if I should attempt a taper to try to force my adrenals to wake up. The circumstances were not very good and you advised me to leave it for a while so I took your advice. A few days later I somehow got a tear in the cartilage of my knee
What a difference two weeks can make. Two weeks ago I you asked if I should attempt a taper to try to force my adrenals to wake up. The circumstances were not very good and you advised me to leave it for a while so I took your advice. A few days later I somehow got a tear in the cartilage of my knee
jinoadby
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PMRGCAuk
23 days ago
RLS worse after knee replacement
I've taken Pramipexole for a long time and it's worked. However, after recent knee replacement surgery (7th Feb), the RLS is driving me mad. I'm up every night after 1 or 2 hours' sleep and end up taking an opioid to settle it.Can the pain from the knee be causing it? Any advice welcome.
I've taken Pramipexole for a long time and it's worked. However, after recent knee replacement surgery (7th Feb), the RLS is driving me mad. I'm up every night after 1 or 2 hours' sleep and end up taking an opioid to settle it.Can the pain from the knee be causing it? Any advice welcome.
Urmston
in
Restless Legs Syndrome
26 days ago
night stiffness
I am awaiting a knee replacement and have spinal stenosis. I also feel joint pain in almost every joint. Nights are very big problem, I fall asleep but wake about 4 hours later and as try to move realize there is pain in both legs. I try to stretch but immediately get like cramp and muscles size up
I am awaiting a knee replacement and have spinal stenosis. I also feel joint pain in almost every joint. Nights are very big problem, I fall asleep but wake about 4 hours later and as try to move realize there is pain in both legs. I try to stretch but immediately get like cramp and muscles size up
lubarr
in
Pain Concern
2 months ago
arthritis
Hi everyone I have not posted on here for a long time however things have been going on that requires a little bit of help and support. Firstly I am type 2 Diabetic but that is by the by I was referred to the Orthopaedic clinic in 2013 with arthritis in the left knee at that time I was given physiotherapy
Hi everyone I have not posted on here for a long time however things have been going on that requires a little bit of help and support. Firstly I am type 2 Diabetic but that is by the by I was referred to the Orthopaedic clinic in 2013 with arthritis in the left knee at that time I was given physiotherapy
Trina
in
Thyroid UK
2 months ago
Do I have Ords?
I’ve been having a big flare up of symptoms following knee replacement last July. Recently my eyes have become very inflamed, blurry vision, pain when I move my eyes sideways or up and down and they ache and feel like they’re burning. I finally saw the GP who was quite concerned so ordered an Opthalmology
I’ve been having a big flare up of symptoms following knee replacement last July. Recently my eyes have become very inflamed, blurry vision, pain when I move my eyes sideways or up and down and they ache and feel like they’re burning. I finally saw the GP who was quite concerned so ordered an Opthalmology
northsix
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Thyroid UK
2 months ago
PPS help
At 6 months old, I was diagnosed with polio, with paralysis in right arm and left leg weakness. Docs prescribed a variety of PT and apparati such as a brace around my chest that elevated my arm. At age 3, I was St Louis' polio poster child. At age 3, I was St Louis' polio poster child. By the age of
At 6 months old, I was diagnosed with polio, with paralysis in right arm and left leg weakness. Docs prescribed a variety of PT and apparati such as a brace around my chest that elevated my arm. At age 3, I was St Louis' polio poster child. At age 3, I was St Louis' polio poster child. By the age of
szmaupin
in
Functional Neurological Disorder - FND Hope
2 months ago
Help with tapering Prednisone
I was diagnosed with PMR finally in Oct 23 after ending up in hospital unable to move. Doctors have been very dismissive and I have seen rheumatologist once and been signed off. I started on Prednisone at 12.5mg then reduced to 10 mg and have been told to reduce by 1mg per month. Is this a realistic
I was diagnosed with PMR finally in Oct 23 after ending up in hospital unable to move. Doctors have been very dismissive and I have seen rheumatologist once and been signed off. I started on Prednisone at 12.5mg then reduced to 10 mg and have been told to reduce by 1mg per month. Is this a realistic
Beans-and-Buns
in
PMRGCAuk
2 months ago
Chondocalcitis incurable?
At least that's how I think it's spelt. It's a specialised form of RA and I have it in my left knee (along with normal RA in shoulders, elbows, wrists and fingers.It's also called Pseudogout but as the crystals in Chondocalcitis are calcium they can't be dispersed as the uric acid crystals in ordinary
At least that's how I think it's spelt. It's a specialised form of RA and I have it in my left knee (along with normal RA in shoulders, elbows, wrists and fingers.It's also called Pseudogout but as the crystals in Chondocalcitis are calcium they can't be dispersed as the uric acid crystals in ordinary
Jeff1943
in
NRAS
2 months ago
1 year on from heart attack and stent fitted. Still struggling.
I walked to the hospital for an appointment today, for a pre-op for a knee replacement. The hospital is only half a mile. On the way back I was out of breath and experiencing pain in the top left hand side of my chest and light-headed, and I had to sit and catch my breath. At the pre-op they checked
I walked to the hospital for an appointment today, for a pre-op for a knee replacement. The hospital is only half a mile. On the way back I was out of breath and experiencing pain in the top left hand side of my chest and light-headed, and I had to sit and catch my breath. At the pre-op they checked
Blondie567
in
British Heart Foundation
2 months ago
knee replacement
hi, I’m due to have a knee replacement in a few weeks and wondered if anyone who has had the procedure experienced any issues. I’m aware of my issues regarding medication ie allergy to warfarin but ok with heparin and have opted for an epidural but my concern is with the implant itself being rejected
hi, I’m due to have a knee replacement in a few weeks and wondered if anyone who has had the procedure experienced any issues. I’m aware of my issues regarding medication ie allergy to warfarin but ok with heparin and have opted for an epidural but my concern is with the implant itself being rejected
Bigskies
in
The UK Mastocytosis Support Group
2 months ago
CHANGE OF BIOLOGIC TREATMENT
Hello, I have had Rheumatoid arthritis since my late 30s (77 now). I had several biologic treatments , some of which did not really control the RA well… The best biologic was Enbrel (Etanercept) weekly injections. It gave me my life back for 14 years until I had my second knee replacement operation
Hello, I have had Rheumatoid arthritis since my late 30s (77 now). I had several biologic treatments , some of which did not really control the RA well… The best biologic was Enbrel (Etanercept) weekly injections. It gave me my life back for 14 years until I had my second knee replacement operation
JGBH
in
Arthritis Action
3 months ago
Carbimazole and weight!
I was diagnosed with Graves around 4yrs ago, I was put on Carbimazole and after about 18 months went into remission.. I was off the tablets for about 6months,and I relapsed .I have been on 10mg of Carb since,and recently had symptoms of being underactive. My lastTSH was 3.66 and T4 16.6. Carb reduced
I was diagnosed with Graves around 4yrs ago, I was put on Carbimazole and after about 18 months went into remission.. I was off the tablets for about 6months,and I relapsed .I have been on 10mg of Carb since,and recently had symptoms of being underactive. My lastTSH was 3.66 and T4 16.6. Carb reduced
debbiejayn
in
Thyroid UK
3 months ago
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