Search found 154 matches
- Sat Oct 13, 2018 7:10 pm
- Forum: Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Topic: RA all over
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2484
Re: RA all over
Hi Carl, Losing 12 stones will have greatly reduced the burden on your joints - so very well done! Gentle exercise can also help ease joint pain and stiffness and improve mobility. It would also improve your fitness and help you maintain your weight loss. Walking, swimming and cycling are great low-...
- Fri Oct 12, 2018 11:15 am
- Forum: Osteoarthritis
- Topic: OsteoA in Sac Joints
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3258
Re: OsteoA in Sac Joints
Hi Aside from the excellent advice you've already been offered around watching your weight, alternative pain relief and exercise, I just wanted to offer a few more tips. I appreciate that you won't feel like exercising when you are suffering from low mood. However, even a couple of short (15-20 minu...
- Thu Oct 11, 2018 5:50 pm
- Forum: Other types of arthritis (e.g. spondylitis, spondylosis, rheumatica, polymyalgia, fibromyalgia)
- Topic: Pain management of multiple issues
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3317
Re: Pain management of multiple issues
Hi Katya, There are always other options to pain killers that are worth exploring. Have you tried asking your GP for a referral for physiotherapy? A physiotherapist would be able to advise you on the best types of exercises you can do for your particular pain issues. Another option would be to ask f...
- Thu Oct 11, 2018 5:44 pm
- Forum: Pain Management
- Topic: Should I keep exercising?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3146
Re: Should I keep exercising?
Hi Gerry, Gentle exercise in water can only be of benefit to your knees and hips, as it will help ease any pain and stiffness and improve your mobility, fitness and strength without putting too much strain on your joints. Exercise will also help you to manage your weight, which is very important if ...
- Wed Oct 10, 2018 8:11 pm
- Forum: Other types of arthritis (e.g. spondylitis, spondylosis, rheumatica, polymyalgia, fibromyalgia)
- Topic: Overweight and need knee replacements
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2563
Re: Overweight and need knee replacements
Hi Margaret, I appreciate you might find it difficult to lose weight, but doing so will not only improve the outcomes of your knee surgery, but will also help reduce the amount of knee pain you experience. Carrying extra weight puts additional strain on the joints - especially on the knees and hips....
- Tue Oct 09, 2018 6:20 pm
- Forum: Pain Management
- Topic: Chronic back pain
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2205
Re: Chronic back pain
Hi Carole, I'm so sorry to hear about your husband's ongoing problems with back pain, in addition to his other health conditions. As none of the treatments he has received so far have resolved his back pain, I can only suggest that he goes back to his GP and, if he hasn't already done so, ask to be ...
- Thu Oct 04, 2018 11:02 am
- Forum: Eczema & Dry Skin
- Topic: Lifelong atopic eczema
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3223
Re: Lifelong atopic eczema
Hi Leislei61 I'm so sorry to hear about the huge impact your eczema has had on your life. I know that as a nurse you're very knowledgeable about medical treatments and it sounds like you've tried them all! However I wonder if you might benefit from taking a more holistic approach to your condition? ...
- Tue Sep 18, 2018 3:56 pm
- Forum: Skin Cancer & Sun Safety
- Topic: Acnitic Keritosis
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3165
Re: Acnitic Keritosis
Hi Stuart, I completely understand you concerns, however at the moment it doesn't sound like you need to worry too much. My advice would be to continue to monitor your skin, and if either actinic keratosis grows into a lump, becomes tender, or starts bleeding, seek medical advice straight away, as t...
- Mon Sep 17, 2018 9:29 pm
- Forum: Other Skin Conditions
- Topic: Skin irritation still visible after 10 months
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4386
Re: Skin irritation still visible after 10 months
Hi In answer to your questions: 1. Irritant contact dermatitis normally disappears once the irritant is identified and avoided. In your case it sounds as though the serum damaged your skin's barrier, leaving it more sensitive and prone to irritation. 2. It would be difficult to predict whether your ...
- Sat Sep 15, 2018 5:37 pm
- Forum: Eczema & Dry Skin
- Topic: Continuous use of steroid cream
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2881
Re: Continuous use of steroid cream
Hi Kirsty, It's good that you are looking for alternative ways to manage your son's eczema, rather than simply relying on hydrocortisone cream. You could try using toiletries and washing powders etc designed for sensitive skin, as these don't contain the harsh chemicals that can irritate the skin an...