Care and pain relief

I am a 79 yr old, quite robust as I have good genes however I suffer from arthritis in the large joints. In the early 80s I damaged my neck at work, the pain was referred to the shoulder, after many cortizone injections I developed depression. After many years it was decided that my problem was 5th/6th neck disk, aggressive physio as been able to keep me going. During July it flairred again and I was put on the NHS waiting list for physio. On a want to know basis I invested in a private, doctor approved, MRI scan, results as suspected, comparable with a bad car accident, however when I presented the resulting MRI DVD to the surgery i was informed we can't use this as it could have a virus that could affect the NHS computers. It's GREAT DAY tomorrow I have my first treatment. Oh' forgot to mention I am my wifes full time carer, she suffers with dementia, its good to live in a welfare state.

[arthritis_action Partner]

Hi Hidden - thanks for joining our community, we are so glad you're here! We are sorry to hear about the arthritis you are suffering from in your large joints. We hope this platform can offer some support for you. We are wishing you all the best as you have your first treatment tomorrow, please let us know how it goes. Wishing you, and your wife, all the best. Keep us posted with any updates. Katie, Arthritis Action Communications Intern

[Hidden in reply to arthritis_action]

Thank you for your support, I feel abandoned by the NHS, now taking 4 paracetamol per night, sleeping with jumper sleeves on my arms from the shoulder, hands like bloated sausages, pins and needles uggggg. I have an MRI scan that shows nerve impingement in the neck, but still not offered any help. I know there are many worse off than me, however, this is how I am, 79 next month and still working a 12-14 hr day, Peace & good fortune.