Serves me right . . .

Suestpeters

After feeling really sorry for myself because the pain from OA in my left knee was really dragging me down I went to the docs, sorted out a new pain control regime and after a few days it really started to work. Sorted, jobs a good 'un, I started telling anyone who would listen that I was feeling much better, that was my big mistake, the pain hadn't gone, it was just having a little meander to my right knee !!!

Just when I thought I had it sorted for a while . . . ah well, keep smiling, I'm so glad I found this place !

Apologies if I have posted this in the wrong place - I will find my way around eventually - maybe

Numptydumpty

Hi Suestpeters, you have posted in the right place. Sorry the new meds aren't working as well as you hoped (and first thought). I have RA so don't really know about OA, though we all have the pain in common!
Hope you improve soon,
Best wishes,
Numpty

stickywicket

I don't know what was involved in your pain control regime but, if you're doing exercises or trying to alter how you walk, sit or lie down, it could all impact on your other knee by using muscles that don't often get an airing.

I hope it settles down soon.

Susiesoo

Hi - I'm new on here too and I am also very pleased to have found this place. It is so helpful to be able to ask questions and everyone is so kind and supportive.

I have RA so can't really help you, but I do hope things soon improve for you.

Best wishes, Susie

Folara

Hey there suestpeters and welcome to the forum.

It's so frustrating isn't it? I was recently put on Fentanyl patches are was really hoping they would work but no, they useless so back to the drawing board.

Everything is trial and error I guess till you find the right meds.

Good luck and keep posting.

Fols x

valval

just a thought have you over done it we all tend to when get a good spell it so easy to do all those jobs you have been putting off and end up hurting else where and also if you are walking straighter you will be using muscles in a different way that can also cause probs so hope it just a blip and better soon val

Suestpeters

hi everyone . . .
Thank you for so many great replies. I think it's a combination of overdoing it because I felt so much better and placing undue pressure on the other knee, that does seem to be the pattern, pain in one knee which eases because I unwittingly put the pressure on the other one etc etc. My back pain has really eased though, the doc is almost certain that it's muscular rather than arthritic so that is really good news.
My heart goes out to you guys with RA, I have a couple of friends with it and they just hurt all over, I must tell them about this place too.

On a very positive note, my husband is delighted that I have found this place - it means he doesn't get the daily running commentary on the state of my knees

Hope you all have a great, pain free day, Sue x

dreamdaisy

We all overdo things when we feel better. I've learned over the years that, on those rare occasions when the world seems to be turning with me rather than against me, to stop doing stuff when I feel I can do more. DD

Suestpeters

hi dreamdaisy (lovely name)
It's just so tempting though to do more when we can, have just walked around my garden this morning and it sooo needs me, and I really want to be out there in it, so I probably will do some gardening, and most likely will regret it later

I put my OA knees down to riding horses, mucking out, shifting wheelbarrows with assistance from my knees and tripping up over hosepipes - would I do it all again with the benefit of hindsight - probably ! My own worst enemy !!!

Sue

stickywicket

The husband factor? Yes, it's necessary to keep them up to date with how things are but, as you say, they don't really appreciate the daily bulletin

I still use my knees to shove everything around. These days they're made of titanium but the flesh on top does protest sometimes.

Suestpeters

Titanium knees - wow! I have a titanium plate in my back - once stood too long against a radiator, it gave a whole new meaning to central heating!

My husband, bless him, is very long suffering but almost always smiling, I am lucky!

Sue

dreamdaisy

I'm in my sixteenth year of this and quickly learned to ignore the garden. I also ignore dust, cobwebs, my ironing pile is now just stuff for the husband, I start preparing dinner about two hours in advance of when we should be eating so I can do a bit and rest a bit - you soon learn how to adjust your life to the demands of the disease. I began with one affected joint, I now have considerably more but hey-ho, that's my arthritis: it doesn't mean it will be yours. Don't push yourself too hard - the payback (as we call it) usually isn't worth it. DD

Suestpeters

Thanks DD

I should learn to listen to good advice, I'm trying to do everything in moderation but I find it so frustrating not to be able to do the things I want to do - but then I guess we all do. I really do love this place though - even if we can't get out (for whatever reason, like the husband having the car ) you can always find good company here.

have a good day

dreamdaisy

The listening bit is easy. It can take a while to learn to accept it and do it but the difference it makes when you do is worthwhile. I will be walking to the bank and back soon, something my husband could do in about fifteen minutes. It will take me about forty-five and stuff'll hurt like a b*****d after but at least I will have done it. I'll be able to watch the lunchtime news with a smug smile on me mush! DD

Suestpeters

Enjoy your achievements - and you also get the chance to meet people and have a natter too

Sue

dachshund

Hello Sue welcome to the forum and the kind and helpfull people on it.
i had horses for over 30 years now i have the memories.
take care.
joan xx

Suestpeters

Hi Joan,
They are wonderful creatures aren't they, I wouldn't trade a moment I spent with mine . . . except maybe being flat on my face in the mud as I struggled to shift yet another load of manure through a muddy paddock!

I have so many wonderful memories - care to share some of yours ?

Sue

dachshund

Hi Sue
what colour was your horse i had a bay mare 14-2 i used to take her to shows.
i helped run my dads riding school on sundays we taught disabled children to ride. my sister and i have cerebral palsy
we had a lot of mud baths in the winter.
i'm sure the injuries we had then are the reason we have arther now.
take care.
joan xx

Suestpeters

Oh she sounds lovely, what was she called? I bet the riding school was fun, though hard work too.
My horse was a 14.2 grey polish arab gelding, with a super temperament, we got him when he was 6, did lots of Pony club stuff with our daughter then I rode him when she got too big for him, we had him until he died at 28 and is much missed by all of us, grandchildren included who used to lead him down the road when he had arthritis in his later years.
Sorry to hear about your cerebral palsy, is that related to your arthritis in any way. We have a daughter with fybromyalgia and I hate to see her struggle so.

I wish I knew how to do upload photo's to this forum, then I could show you a picture of my lovely horse.

love Sue