Osteoarthritis

[Maz2222]

Hi I'm 49 was diagnosed with severe lumber and cervical facet hypertrophy I also have oa throughout my hands I'm on prescription meds which don't help with my pain or headaches I have never been offered injections just wondering if anyone else has same problem

[olly17man]

Hi Maz2222 - sorry to hear you are in so much pain. I've got to the stage now whereby my hands and feet are the only bits of me that don't have o/a. I had an injection in my hip two years ago and, frankly, it really didn't do very much for me although it was quite an uncomfortable procedure!! I will be having a hip replacement once one or two other problems I have are sorted out. I'm sure others will have had better results with injections so don't give up hope!!

[Maz2222 in reply to olly17man]

Thanks for your reply I have oa throughout my neck it has affected all my facets that's maybe why they don't offer it .I have cervicogenic headaches constantly which is not pleasant I havnt even been sent to pain clinic just put me on more pills

[Hidden in reply to Maz2222]

You really must insist, don't wait for them to ask you what you think is wrong with you.. ask to see a rheumatologist, and orthopaedic surgeon. You have waited long enough, and frankly, this could have made you worse. This is the problem, with this country. If there is a waiting list, I think you can still chose another health authority. Sometimes going into A&E, and sitting there till you are seen, can do the trick.