Newly diagnosed

[Flossytops_67]

Hiya, hope you all are a well, I am 49 and just been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in neck and a good chance of it being in my feet, ankles, hips and knees finding it difficult to cope with at the moment and other parts of my body such as thumbs, wrist sometimes ache,

[Hidden]

Hi, Hope you haven't got it in your feet I find that the worst to cope with. I'm awaiting a knee replacement followed by the other one at a later date, they say they cannot do anything about my feet or neck just pain medication. I just wonder how they think fixing my knee without doing anything about my feet is going to help my walking. Still hopefully it'll be one pain less, take care

[Flossytops_67 in reply to Hidden]

Hi vondel, thank you was only diagnosed last Friday and I was so relieved to have an answer to the reason for the pain I didn't ask my GP enough questions he just gave me volterol, I am going back to see him this morning

Take care

[Traceye22]

Nice when you finally get the diagnosis, but hard to come to terms with the pain, I can't take pain killers as I wouldn't be able to function, I have it in my hands, knees, neck (with a slipped disc) ankles, hip and elbow, I'm 46 and still struggling, but keep positive and try to keep active. Go to physio and get some exercises, it helps, but won't get rid of all the pain x

[Flossytops_67 in reply to Traceye22]

Hi Tracey22 thank you I am trying to be positive I can only take paracetamol due to a digestive disease, take care

[Hidden in reply to Flossytops_67]

HI Flossytops 67

Check with your GP it maybe possible that if you take Lansoprazole you may be able to take other stronger pain relievers or antinflammatories. this was the case with me. Hope this helps. Joyce

[Flossytops_67 in reply to Hidden]

Hi J_M_P, thank you I will if it gets worse, take care

[arthritis_action Partner]

Welcome to the group Flossytops! We are sorry to hear your are having a difficult time and experiencing pain. We hope this platform here offers some information and you find the support of the HU community helpful.

For more information about our self-management approach to managing your pain, local upcoming events, recipes and more information about our Membership, you can have a look at our website: arthritisaction.org.uk

All the best,

Despina

Arthritis Action Communications Officer

[Flossytops_67 in reply to arthritis_action]

Hi Despina, thank you a very helpful group it is too.