Stiff painful knees

[Ianrussell69]

Just wondering if any of you have pain in knees like this I get up in the morning no prob work all day the odd twinge get home have bath sit down then when I get up my knees are so stiff I’ve not had this before it was probably the only joint that has not hurt before and I’m still off methatrexate until September!!

[Jbsnide]

Yes, knees and sometimes my hips.

[Paul_Howard Partner LUPUS UK]

Hi Ianrussell69 ,

Have you discussed this with your doctor? Perhaps a referral to a physiotherapist could be helpful?

We have a blog article about pain management which may have some helpful tips too - lupusuk.org.uk/pain-managem...

[Ianrussell69 in reply to Paul_Howard]

Thanks I’m at the drs soon as I’m working my way through it feels like every blood pressure tablets available to try and sort /help the rainods one more to try then aparantly salidaphil but not shure i will tolerate it as all but ramipril give me migraine and ramipril did nothing for the rainods 😤😤

[1sam]

Physio is a good idea

Maybe they can recommend you mild excersise to gently flex your muscles... have you noted that after a time of inactivity your joint pain/ stiffness increases?

I prefer applying heat pads or cushions, but a professional could tell you if that is good for you or not.

Wishing you well

[Ianrussell69]

Thanks I’ve found out that a warm bath is good for relief and is I think quicker and better than pain relief thanks for the reply