Bit of Info please

wendgro

Having had 4 joint replacemnets over the last 5 years can you have a flare up in the joints with osteoarthritis these past few weeks I have had loads of pain and discomfort what seems to be in every joint in my body I am taking paracetamol and an occasional Tramadol but with little or no effect any info would be good Thanks Wendy

stickywicket

I don't think you should suddenly have a lot of pain in replaced joints, wendgro. I never have until the very old TKR began to fail. However, having some joints replaced is no guarantee that you won't get OA in others. I'm not quite sure if this is what you meant but, if not, just say so and I'll try to give a better answer.

DebbieT

Hi,

I don't think I can really answer ure question as, luckily, I haven't had any replacements but I wanted to offer my support until the much more knowledgeable members come along. ((((hugs))))

If ure in a great deal of pain I'm not sure why you are only taking paracetamol wen you have tramadol?

Regarding a 'flare' of osteoarthritis ... I don't believe it flares in the way the autoimmune, inflammatory, types of arthritis do!!

I'm really sorry I can't be helpful. I do think a trip to ure GP is in order tho. The best of luck, i hope ure helped asap.xx

barbara12

Hi Wendy
I agree with SW I cant see why you should suddenly get pain in replaced joints...maybe its refereed from other ones...I have OA and do get flares from time to time...but my new hip is the only one that doesn't hurt...this OA is so blinking complex ..its time we had clear informational
You take care and I hope you feel better very soon..(((()))xx

dreamdaisy

Hello Wendgro, how very frustrating for you, yes? I haven't had any replacements but I think it could be that you are experiencing an OA flare - they happen but in a different way to an auto-immune flare. It may be better to take the pain meds more regularly, they will then have a cumulative effect and will deal better with the pain; as things ease, you can reduce them. Make sure you get plenty of rest, keep well-hydrated and I hope you feel better soon. ((())) DD

wendgro

I should have made it clearer sorry although I am still in discomfort with my latest TKR it's all my other joints that have been bothering me my back,shoulders, elbows, wrists, ankles all seem to be hurting in other words I ache all over the hot weather didn't help either, My new hips are fine sorry I confused you Wendy

dreamdaisy

The recent heat throughly upset my PsA affected joints, my OA was gracious enough to take a step back but now the termperature has dropped it's once more coming to the fore. Have you ever had trouble like this before, Wendgro? I think it's a flare-type event, it's reminding you that it's still there. DD

Boomer13

Hi wendygro;

Being nosy here, but have you ever had a work-up for autoimmune-type arthritis? I'm a little ignorant about the details of OA, but you seem to have a lot of joints affected. Have the docs ruled an inflammatory type of arthritis for you?

Anna

stickywicket

It does sound a bit odd to me. My OA joints are rarely all bad together. I think I'd try DD's suggestion of keeping up the pain meds then, if that doesn't work, go back to the G P.

dreamdaisy

Hello Wendgro, how are things with you today? I hope they are at the very least a little easier. DD