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thaegumathteth · 2023-02-04T00:47:05+00:00

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?

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?

jannier · 30/08/2023 20:00

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?

Have you had a referral to rheumatology and the pain clinic?

Original poster

thaegumathteth · 30/08/2023 21:31

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.

I've wondered about collagen

Can you taste it?

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CaptainSeven · 30/08/2023 22:17

No taste to the collagen at all.

Mossstitch · 30/08/2023 22:43

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?

If you look at the small print it is just 200mg of ibruphren, don't waste your money, you can get a pack of those for 39p in aldi! (Which do help) But make sure you take them with food as hard on your stomach otherwise.