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lozza812
lozza812 Member Posts: 25
edited 23. Sep 2011, 04:52 in Living with Arthritis archive
Anyone else see the Sky news where they were discussing a new study that suggests a daily jab, usually used for osteoporosis, could help re-new cartlidge in osteoarthritus sufferers?

Apparantly going to be front page daily express tomorrow.

Is this just another random study that will get all our hopes raised, or is thre something in it?

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  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    No didnt hear that but will look out for it

    Love
    Hileena
  • kellerman
    kellerman Member Posts: 741
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi,I didn't see it either but I really hope so as I have both.
    Will look out for it.
    Thanks May
  • ritwren
    ritwren Member Posts: 928
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    It's been all over the news today but I need to take a bit of time and read what they're saying.
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi
    And thankyou for this thread, I have bought the express today , and it is very interesting, it seems its been used for 8 years for osteoporosis, and it has been found to repair joints in OA...you have an injection everyday for a year....I will diffidently be keeping my eye on this.
    Love
    Barbara
  • tiggernut
    tiggernut Member Posts: 339
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I read the artical. Sounds great for OA if it works.
    Unfortunately no good for me as I have RA.
    Anita.
  • chris7
    chris7 Bots Posts: 2,696
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi

    Yes I saw the paper today and to be front page news was a welcome sight to me personally who has sometimes felt OA was sometimes considered a poor relation to other health issues and we were being left to get on with it. Based on my own experience locally I should add.

    It is early days but does sound like a possible way that OA for future generations can at least be stalled and ops delayed. With more research who knows, no OA at all, wouldn't that be wonderful. :grin: It did sound very encouraging. Guess it won't be available for some time and then may only be a short term fix but even that is something worth having for our future sufferers.

    Hope others feel as encouraged as I do by this if they have seen it.
    take care
    Chris
  • kellerman
    kellerman Member Posts: 741
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Chris, It's available now for osteoporosis which I got before OA.
    However my PCT wouldn't prescribe it as it was too expensive.
    Who knows I may not of got the OA if they had.
    I can feel myself losing it here.
    I am going to make list of who to contact in the morning.Must get rid of this anger.
    I'm going to have a drink for starters!!!!
    May
  • tjt6768
    tjt6768 Member Posts: 12,170
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi May.. That is so bloody frustrating, who decides what price our health is worth :green

    It is something I'll look at tomorrow.
    I've had osteo and cartilage problems. Thanks for the heads up.
    Good thread
    :grin:
    e050.gifMe-Tony
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    Cleo - 1996 to 2011. RIP
  • kellerman
    kellerman Member Posts: 741
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Tony,
    This is prescribed in loads of other areas of the country but not here.
    Obviously I'm not worth it,I'm just getting myself so wound up about this.
    Postcode lottery!!Well in the end it's going to cost them(NHS) a lot more.

    I worked for them for 29 years,they pay me a pension but thats it.
    Just so fed up.I had a stand up argument with my GP about this but it didn't do any good except now I can't stand as long as I did then.

    Not sure if this even sounds sensible but sorry had a couple of drinks.
    May
  • tjt6768
    tjt6768 Member Posts: 12,170
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Listen hun, you've nothing to apologise for.. It's an unfair and unjust system.. Makes me so angry......
    I hope that you will start to feel a little calmer tomorrow, but if not, come back, rant some more. We are all good listeners.. And I'm quite sure that we are all on your side with this.

    Take care, hope you don't pay the price for those drinks in the morning :grin:




    quote="kellerman"]Tony,
    This is prescribed in loads of other areas of the country but not here.
    Obviously I'm not worth it,I'm just getting myself so wound up about this.
    Postcode lottery!!Well in the end it's going to cost them(NHS) a lot more.

    I worked for them for 29 years,they pay me a pension but thats it.
    Just so fed up.I had a stand up argument with my GP about this but it didn't do any good except now I can't stand as long as I did then.

    Not sure if this even sounds sensible but sorry had a couple of drinks.
    May[/quote]
    e050.gifMe-Tony
    n035.gifRa-1996 -2013 RIP...
    k040.gif
    Cleo - 1996 to 2011. RIP
  • kellerman
    kellerman Member Posts: 741
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Morning all,
    No hangover but don't think it did the OA any good as I ache in places I never knew I had!!!
    Don't normally drink at home but I was so mad.
    Calmer this morning as common sense is kicking in.Whose to say I wouldn't of got the OA anyway.I didn't get it though until 4 months after the OP.
    An interesting drug Forsteo.It has been shown to reduce the risk of broken bones in people who have OP caused by people taking corticosteroid medication.So yes it might help the folks on here who are on steroids.
    I hope it isn't too long before they do the tests on humans and see how it goes.
    I have an appointment with my GP on Tuesday.I feel sorry for her already as she is going to get a rough time from me.
    Nice guidelines say if two of the revolting cheaper medication don't suit a patient they should be prescribed this alternative,yes I've been doing my homework and I have tried the cheapies and never again.
    I have a list of people to contact this morning and see what they say.
    Sorry for the lecture.
    Obviously this drug will not be available yet for OA sufferers.
    The best thing to come out of all this is I found you lovely people.
    Kindest regards to you all and I hope you have a good day
    May
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,827
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Wow May!!!

    very very interesting study

    For ALL of us as a heck of a lot of us are likley to be affected by OA in the future (either ourselves) or a family member.

    Good luck with the doctor and l hope you get the meds. Wouldn't that be great.

    Please do feed back

    Love

    Toni xx
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi May
    You'll have to let me know about the GP appointment :lol:
    I feel sorry for her as well.....you do know your stuff.
    Like we said nurses make the worse patients :lol::lol: ...do I owe you a pm?
    Lost track
    Anyway.....hope you feel a little bit better later when the meds kick in.
    Good luck for Tues {or should that megood luck to the GP} :lol:
    Love
    Hileena
  • kellerman
    kellerman Member Posts: 741
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Toni and Hileena,
    I really don't think I'll get this stuff.She'll probably look at the price and pass out with shock.
    I am going to try and get it at my hospital appointment if no luck as it's a different PCT.
    Hileena I don't think I'm a bad patient my GP probably does though.
    We know too much and they know we know too much and they don't like it.Like I told you I'm no expert on anything rheumy but doc doesn't know that,which is why I ask advise on here.
    Long time ago,new drugs and arthur was arthur so most of these different types are a mystery to me.
    Think it's me that owes you a pm as you were on your way to one of your numerous appointments.
    Co co's are starting to kick in and my brain is a bit foggy.
    I will keep you updated.
    Take care all
    May

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