Does the pain come and go?

Bantaman

I am new to the forum and wanted to ask about the pain.

Back in February because the weather was good I walked the dog an extra mile or two and felt my hips sore, after that my neck got sore so I bought a new pillow thinking it was that then my shoulders and elbows got sore then my feet stepped in . I do have Psoriasis on my back 2 patches one crescent moon shaped and the other the size of a palm constantly itchy and I can no longer reach them because of the pain in my shoulders. My feet took the brunt of it I can no longer reach them accept in a bath but can't get out the bath that easy so tend to stick to showers.

I really wanted to ask if the pain goes away as last week I felt it easing off a little and even today it's not as sore. I am on tablets but have been taking them for months so it's not that. The only major change I have done is cut out sugar as I read it's not too good for the joints, I never drank diet cola but started last week.

So I want to know if the pain comes and goes because I have been in constant pain since around April. :roll:

dreamdaisy

Hello, in my experience it doesn't come and go, it comes and stays in varying amounts of strength. I have two kinds of arthritis plus fibromyalgia, when I began my troubles back in 1997 I had the one painful joint, now it's many more and I am in pain 24/7. I'm used to it but today it's getting the better of me - I am typing from my bed. DD

hileena111

Hi
I don't find it comes and goes.......but there are times it is a lot easier {less pain} than other times.
Sorry that's the best I can say

Love
Hileena

barbara12

Hello and welcome to the forum
I am with Hileena the pain doesn't go altogether but some days are much better than others...nota clue why ..I have started to keep a diary has to what I eat and do in the day to see if anything effects it..

Bantaman

Thanks, pain has not went away completely but does seem to have eased. I think this might be down to the fact I was off last week and just sat around nodding off most of the time.
Back at work tomorrow for one day so I'll see how I am on Thursday.

dreamdaisy

That would sound reasonable, Bantaman. When we are not exerting ourselves with ordinary life things do ease - it changes when we start doing stuff. One of the best coping strategies we can master is pacing ourselves - i.e. stop when you think you can do more. This is hard to employ when working. DD

bubbadog

Hi Welcome to the forum, I'm afraid I can't add anything new as I totally agree with the others!!

Bantaman

The worst thing is I am a Joiner and have been for around 30yrs.
I am lucky just now that I work for myself and make enough to get by on.

I probably turn more work down. I would never fit a kitchen again that's for sure
I just want to know how bad I am going to get. Does anyone know of a painkiller I could take early in the morning without food. I get up have a bit of toast to take my meds but it's the getting up bit that's the killer first thing. :shock: the tablets take an hour to kick in.

Kittkat

Hello in my experience it never goes it is just constant but may vary in intensity. But some people get arthritis that comes and goes.

hileena111

Hi
I haven't found anything that helps the pain immediately
A lot of us are stiff first thing and as you keep moving it goes.
{or eases}
What about a hot bath or shower first thing.....that can help.

Or some people do some exercises before getting out of bed.
The only thing about exercise is......its good for you, but you have to do the correct ones.
Sorry that's all I can think of at the minute
Love
Hileena

Bantaman

Thanks again,
I do shower every morning after I take my meds. The soles of my feet are the worst and I stupidly fitted Laminate :x in the bedroom so standing first thing is the killer for me. I can't get my fingers between my toes because of the swelling. It first felt like a wee pebble under my skin then both feet got it. I find I am walking on my heels and someone said that was bad for them :roll:
I get a massage every second Monday and I feel great after it especially as I can't put my arms around my back anymore. Plus the lady doesn't seem to mind my Psoriasis patches, just glad they are out of site and covered up
Looks like a good pair of slippers then . Bliss

dachshund

Hello Bantaman
welcome to the forum. what tablets are you on do you take one before going to bed.
I take 6 to 8 a day of co-codamol 30/500.
I have a mobility scoota I take my dog for a walk with it and go to the shops.
take care
joan xx

Bantaman

dachshund wrote:

Hello Bantaman
welcome to the forum. what tablets are you on do you take one before going to bed.
I take 6 to 8 a day of co-codamol 30/500.
I have a mobility scoota I take my dog for a walk with it and go to the shops.
take care
joan xx

Joan I was on them to start with but now on, Mandafen 600mg along with Paracetamol 500mg three times a day.
I take them with meals so last ones around 6ish.

Thanks John

stickywicket

Being a joiner with arthritis has to be a tough deal, Bantaman. Unfortunately, no-one can predict how the disease will or won't progress because we are all different.

I think Hileena has a point about exercises though. You may think you get more than enough exercise already :roll: but it can be a matter of stretching the opposite muscles to those you use, or overuse, all the time. Arthritis Care has some exercises in their Healthy Living booklet but it would be better to ask to be referred to a physio then you can get ones specific to your needs.

I'm not sure why you need to take an early-morning painkiller without food. I take all my meds with food to protect my stomach. It's easy enough to keep a small glass of water and a plain biscuit at the side of the bed with your pain meds so that you can take them before getting up.

As for the laminate – yes, it's much harder to walk on than a carpet. Would a runner help? (Just to get you more easily to the bathroom.)

Slippers are not good for arthritic feet as they give no support. If you really need them keep the wear to a minimum.

dreamdaisy

I wear Crocs indoors all-year round then, for Christmas one year, a friend bought me Croc slippers; they are very good. I like Crocs because they absorb the 'shock' of walking and make life at least a little more comfy. DD

Boomer13

I would echo Dreamdaisy's wearing of crocs. These provide much cushioning for sore feet and the addition of fluffy wool socks adds to that, and warmth too.

I take a codeine-acetominophen (30/300) and a time-release acetominophen (650) first thing with my coffee, which is delivered by my lovely husband. It takes effect while I sip, and come to life (sort of). I don't have a terribly sensitive stomach; it's actually a cast-iron one so this doesn't bother me and after half an hour I stumble to a hot bath and breakfast, with other meds added then.

One does have to keep track of the total amounts of acetominophen taken during the day and keep these to the minimum. The time-release one seems to be best.

Hope you find something helpful.

Bantaman

Thanks all I picked a pair of Crocs up yesterday and they are a delight. A wee bit tight because of the swelling but good. I will get another pair in a ten next time. Was able to do my Sunday roast in one go .

Thanks Again John

mike26

Hi bantaman
i cant ware shoes (swollen feet) but i do ware crocs 1 size bigger than my feet, and they are like dd said very comfatable, thay help my (plantar fascitis) foot pain as well as my PsA. i have pair for inside and out and
wouldnt be without them. like you i did manuel work but after years of work becoming more difficult to do,i then had to give work up with my condition. now on met and lef.about to start TNFs.
good luck mike26.

stickywicket

Isn't it great when the simple solutions work I'm very pleased for you.

Mat48

Have you been to the doctor and had a diagnosis yet Bantaman? Might be a good idea to go soon if not - there are so many different kinds of arthritis and some can be modified quite successfuly with drugs. Mat x

DebbieT

Hi & welcome,

I too have Psoriasis but very severely, PsA, OA & Fibromyalgia. I have other medical problems but they aren't relevant

I can only tell you wot pain meds I take but I'm in a very bad way. 150mg slow release Tramadol, 2 x 500mg Paracetamol, 1 x 500mg Naproxen & 1 x Omeprazole to protect my tummy from the anti inflammatory. Please bare in mind I'm currently on NO meds for PsA & that I have severe fibro.

Pain, for me, is constantly in the background but some days, weeks & months are much much worse than others & then others I may even manage to walk 50m without crutches

So for me, yes it definitely comes (mostly) & goes (nowhere near enough)

Take care.

Xx xX

Bantaman

DebbieT wrote:

Hi & welcome,

I too have Psoriasis but very severely, PsA, OA & Fibromyalgia. I have other medical problems but they aren't relevant

I can only tell you wot pain meds I take but I'm in a very bad way. 150mg slow release Tramadol, 2 x 500mg Paracetamol, 1 x 500mg Naproxen & 1 x Omeprazole to protect my tummy from the anti inflammatory. Please bare in mind I'm currently on NO meds for PsA & that I have severe fibro.

Pain, for me, is constantly in the background but some days, weeks & months are much much worse than others & then others I may even manage to walk 50m without crutches

So for me, yes it definitely comes (mostly) & goes (nowhere near enough)

Take care.

Xx xX

Thanks all. I have not been on the forum since last year thinking I would get better. Actually thought the pain was going away, I now realise it was just picking it's places to thrive.
I was put on beetablockers I think that's how you spell it. I never went for a repeat prescription for these as trying not to worry too much about things. I have a skin specialist to look at the patches on my back in a couple of weeks at the Hospital so will see how that goes.

Anyway I will have some questions to put to you all soon. I am taking a vitamin that seems to be helping, going to give it more time to see how good it is.

Thanks John

dreamdaisy

If you have some form of arthritis then no, it probably isn't going to go away. Arthritis is a degenerative, progressive condition and everyone's version is unique. Have you seen a rheumatologist or had bloods done? DD

Settler

What type of arthritis have you, I have osteo and yes the pain comes and goes not entirely but livable, then a bad spell will hit and you think it will never end, but it will, tablets , if it's any kind of anti inflammatory you need food, cocodamol you don't though , keep up with the massage, and just try not to let yourself stiffen up, good pair of thick soled slippers