Shoulder Arthritis

macri

I have just been diagnosed with Shoulder arthritis, and the GP is reccommending replacement surgery. however I am already in a wheelchair with hip and knee OA in all 4 joints, having my first hip replaced on 5th April. I am also diabetic. anyhow what I want to ask is does anyone know of any pain relief for the shoulder, I am on dyclofenac and morphine and pregabalin (also have ddd in lumber). but none of these meds seem to relieve the shoulder pain.
has anyone any advice, am feeling very low and worried about a future of nothing but pain,
and it cropping up in whatever joints i have left that are not affected.
sorry, from a very miserable macri

helpline_team

Hi Macri,

I am really sorry to hear of all the pain and misery that you feeling right now. As you are affected in so many of your joints I wonder if hydrotherapy would be an option for you. If not some physio for your shoulder.

Here is a link to more information on OA of the shoulder: http://www.arthritisresearchuk.org/arthritis-information/pain/shoulder-pain.aspx

For more self-management information you might be interested in downloading some of our booklets: http://www.arthritiscare.org.uk/PublicationsandResources/Listedbytype/Booklets

If there are more specific things you wish to discuss with us please feel free to give us a call on our free phone number.

Best Wishes
Simona