Arthritis

[Alice70]

Bee in alot of pain recently ,after blood tests ,been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis, I find I can't press my inhailer ,wondering how others with Arthritis manage

[CDPO16]

There is a gadget for this purpose Alice. I'm sorry that I don't know the name of it but I'm sure that if you ask your pharmacist they should be able to provide one but I think there will be a charge. Someone else may come along with more helpful information.

I'm sorry about your diagnosis. My paternal grandmother had rheumatoid arthritis and I remember how much pain she had. That was a long time ago now and treatments have improved since.

[Alice70 in reply to CDPO16]

I started prednisalone two days ago pain is half to what it was ,thank you Carol ,pred for arthritis

[CDPO16 in reply to Alice70]

I'm glad that the pred is easing your pain. Hope you get a gadget to make using your inhaler easier too xx

[sassy59]

Hoping you find something to help Alice. Wishing you well. Xxx❤️

[Alice70 in reply to sassy59]

Thank you sassy

[Threecats]

Hello Alice

I’m sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I have RA affecting my hands and it can certainly make taking my inhalers a challenge! I believe they do ones that are easier for us to operate. As CDPO says, one for the pharmacist I think. I’ll be asking mine next time I go down the road, as I’ve noticed it’s becoming more of a struggle as I’m getting older🙄

I hope they are able to give you treatment to help calm your arthritis.

[Alice70 in reply to Threecats]

Started prednisalone for pain ,it is much easier thank you

[Ergendl]

Ask your chemist for a Haleraid, and take your inhaler with you so that they can check the one they offer will work. You should be able to get one on prescription but they don't cost a lot.

[Alice70 in reply to Ergendl]

Thank you Ergend ,I'll see my chemist on Monday

[eleanordigby in reply to Alice70]

Unfortunately the manufacturer of Haleraids, Allen & Hanbury, stopped making them a couple of years ago. I don’t know of any replacement, but as others have said, your pharmacist is the best person to ask

[Ergendl in reply to eleanordigby]

Oh, how awful. Thanks for updating us. You may be able to pick up one through eBay if the chemist is unable to help.

Another example of Big Pharma product rationalisation, sadly.

[Karenanne61 in reply to Ergendl]

I immediately googled this as I had an aid some time ago but couldn't find a replacement, or remember what it was called, only to find it's been discontinued!!! Yet another example of nhs patients only being allowed one illness at a time. 😡

[Izb1]

Hi Alice , sorry to hear your diagnosis. I would mention this to your rheumatologist, they maybe able to help with medication. I have just been through a flare up and can sympathise with your difficulties, although I am very lucky in that my r.a. is mild at the moment. Ask your gp for a Haleraid as Ergendl suggests they look like they could really help x

[Alice70 in reply to Izb1]

Thank you Izb1

[watergazer]

My inhaler is one that I lift the lid and inhale. I couldn’t work the ones that you press Have a chat to your asthma nurse/doctor and show them how difficult it has become for you. X

[Alice70 in reply to watergazer]

Thank you I will