I'm 41, was diagnosed 4/5 years ago. Severe osteoarthritis in both hips and now walk with sticks.
Some days the pain really gets me down and I feel much older than I am.
Anyone else?
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thaegumathteth · 04/02/2023 00:47
crumpetsryummy · 30/08/2023 16:03
Yes i should go back to GP but getting an appointment is a nightmare. One appoibtment yesterday literally went before my eyes on the app i have to use to get one. That was a months time. Will try again.
Wondering i anyone has used this new flarin that has been advertised?
CaptainSeven · 30/08/2023 09:09
I have OA in spine and hips. I think probably my knees too.
HRT has really helped me. I have the mirena coil so they gave me oestrogen patches.
I go for acupuncture in my back now. I have loads of physio exercises which I actually do because they feel good!
I regularly go swimming and the pool has a spa bath, sauna and steam room which all really, really help.
I add collagen to my tea and I've recently started taking glucosamine tablets.
I take naproxen when I have a flare up.
I'd say looking after my OA costs me around £100-£150 a month sadly. (Gym costs, supplements, acupuncture). It all helps manage the pain though.
Sharing in case some of the things I do might help others.
crumpetsryummy · 30/08/2023 16:03
Yes i should go back to GP but getting an appointment is a nightmare. One appoibtment yesterday literally went before my eyes on the app i have to use to get one. That was a months time. Will try again.
Wondering i anyone has used this new flarin that has been advertised?
Vettrianofan · 26/08/2023 20:14
Yes. Osteoarthritis, aged 40, X ray diagnosis last spring. What took me by surprise was when I was gardening and being in agony for days. I was taking paracetamol and ibuprofen for several days and I was seeing no improvement. Was in absolute agony in both hips (although apparently x-ray only showing wear and tear on right hip). I am now noticing pain in both knees in recent months. DM has osteoarthritis and psoriatic arthritis. Her mum had osteoarthritis.
I go out walking most days and have recently started cycling as it's supposed to take pressure off the joints. Currently in the process of losing weight too. Have two stone to lose roughly.
Wasn't comfortable taking 30/500 cocodamol, so went down to 8/500 cocodamol but that did nothing so now on Dihydrocodeine and Paracetamol usually 4 doses per day. It takes the edge of the pain.
thaegumathteth · 04/02/2023 00:47
I'm 41, was diagnosed 4/5 years ago. Severe osteoarthritis in both hips and now walk with sticks.
Some days the pain really gets me down and I feel much older than I am.
Anyone else?
Killerfail · 04/02/2023 06:14
yes.
hands/wrist diagnosed 8 years ago -although ankles and hips now also agony but I just can’t bear to go to the GP to be told ‘nothing we can do’.
Even opening a door or a packet of crisps makes me yelp in pain and I can barely hold the steering wheel.
GP told me to go to physio last year.
After one session physio said “we can’t help you”.
I’m 48 but feel 88 and I’m fed up of the constant pain.
I’ve been refused PIP. I’m going to end up in a home having my bum wiped by strangers and it’s so depressing.
crumpetsryummy · 29/08/2023 19:36
Got it in my right knee, spine and neck. Some days i cant even stand and brush my hair I am in so much pain.
I have an adverse reaction to cocodamol and naproxen so cant take them. Im only 49 so dont know what else to try
crumpetsryummy · 29/08/2023 19:36
Got it in my right knee, spine and neck. Some days i cant even stand and brush my hair I am in so much pain.
I have an adverse reaction to cocodamol and naproxen so cant take them. Im only 49 so dont know what else to try
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