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keira74
keira74 Member Posts: 32
edited 10. Oct 2010, 06:54 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi. Someone suggested I repost my opening message here.

Hi
I'm 36 and have MS. Following steroid treatment for my MS last week I woke up to find I couldn't bend my knee, on what is my good leg. We took a trip to A&E on Sunday as I was struggling to get about. An xray was taken and I got bandaged up. I was seen in the fracture clinic yesterday and was told that my good leg has osteoarthritis in it :S I have to go back in 3 weeks to see if there is any improvement. In the meantime I've to wear a knee brace. I look a right state as I already where a splint on my left leg because of my MS. I've been given some diclofenac for my knee.
With both my legs out of action I thought I'd check out some info on the internet and came across this site. Would be nice to chat with people in a similar position to me. Currently stuck at home as getting out is a nightmare at the minute. Generally feeling quite sorry for myself now as since being diagnosed with MS I appear to be making a collection of ailments.
Leigh

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  • jordansmum
    jordansmum Member Posts: 257
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    hi liegh welcome to this wonderful site , i myself do not suffer with arther but my son does i am sure someone will be along shortly to give advise we are one big happy family on this site.
  • Rainbow77
    Rainbow77 Member Posts: 275
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Leigh

    Just like to welcome you to this site. It is a great place to get advice, chat and have a laugh as well. have a good look round in all the forums.

    I do not have OA, so can't comment on that, but someone will be able to. It is usually quite quiet on a saturday pm - especially as the weather is sunny. But peeps will be on later.

    Fayann xxx
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Leigh,

    Welcome to the site, they are a good lot here.

    Its not too surprising your feeling sorry for your self, any new ailment is hard to get your head round. You just need a bit of time to let it sink in and hopefully with their help it will not impact on you as much as you think it will just now. I really hope the diclo's start helping you soon and nice to meet you. Cris x
  • dorcas
    dorcas Member Posts: 3,516
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Leigh :D and welcome to the forum from me too. :wink:

    must have been a bit of a shock for you to be told you have OA on top of the MS.... :shock: confusing too :?

    I don't have OA but there are lots of peeps who regularly post her who do.... so stay with us and I'm sure others will be along soon.

    No matter what type of arther we have.... on this forum.. we support one another and are happy to welcome anyone who wants to join us!

    please feel free to jump in and post on any topic... it helps you to get to know folks!

    look forward to chatting to you some more. :D

    Iris xxx
  • airwave
    airwave Member Posts: 579
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    HHHmmmmm I know, one good eye and they would call you 'Lucky' :lol:

    Sounds as though you are in a right old fix! Never mind at least you have some positive things happening for you, have patience and slowly things will start to feel better.

    Stay cool.

    8) Its a grin, honest!
  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Leigh, sorry to hear you have OA as well as MS. DId they say how advanced the OA is? Have you tried heat bags/ice on your knee when resting to help the pain?

    Speedy
    I have had OA since mid twenties. It affects my hips and knees. I had a THR on the left aged 30 and now have a resurface-replacement on the right - done May 2010.
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Leigh
    You have come to the right place, we will all try and help you through this the best we can.
    I do hope they will sought your knee, well at least one of them very soon, then you can get about.
    Please let us know how you get on.
    Love
    Barbara x
    Love
    Barbara
  • tillytop
    tillytop Member Posts: 3,460
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Leigh

    I replied to your original post on "say hello" thread but just popping in to this one to say "hello" and see how you are doing.

    Love Tilly xxx
  • keira74
    keira74 Member Posts: 32
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thankyou for the warm welcome.
    I have fallen out with the knee brace they gave me - probably as I just can't get it on right lol.
    My MS relapse is improving which is making me feel a bit better in myself. Now if I could just lose the knee.
    Someone asked me how advanced the OA was - erm not sure lol. All I remember is the specialist said OA, mentioned surgery, gave me the knee brace and come back in 3 weeks.
    On Friday my partner managed to get me in the back of my car and take me out - not ideal way to travel but I needed to get out the house. And with the knee brace I can't drive as it don't bend :( I'm hoping when I go back they'll give me something more suitable as I don't want to have to give up driving.
    I guess on the plus side being off my feet has given me time to catch up on my cross stitch projects.
    My partner is being great - doing all the cooking.
    Last couple of days I've been spending time without the brace as advised and I have been able to get my knee to bend a bit, rather than being locked straight.
    Looking forward to getting to know you all a bit more. Have been spending time reading some of the leaflets and messages on the forum.
    Leigh x
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi leigh

    just wanted to welcome you to this forum.

    I hope the next time you visit the hosp they will give you either treatment medication to help with your knee or a better brace that you can fit properly and use.

    Lovely hobby is cross stitch, i used to do it but now cant hold the needle.

    Take care
    juliepf x
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