Hello, I'm Lisa and a fellow OA sufferer. I am new to this forum but have been active on US arthritis forums before moving to the UK. When I say just moved it really has been 6 months now.
My pain is moderate to severe in both my hips and knees. At times I am really sad and angry about it and at other times completely accepting of my plight. I just keep telling myself how blessed I am in so many other ways.
I just wanted to introduce myself and hope I would be able to seek advice from others here as to how it all works for an OA sufferer in the UK. I have made a few friends but none with arthritis, so was hoping the forum could be that friend.
bye for now .....
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I have two kinds of arthritis, an auto-immune one and that has led to OA in both hips, both knees, both ankles and elsewhere too. In the UK it's the GP who deals with OA, and by 'deals with' I mean you are given pain relief, maybe an anti-inflammatory med and advice on diet and exercise. Once things get too bad new joints may be offered if you meet the criteria. I saw your name earlier on the ChitChat board, if you look on the Living with Arthritis board you will find the part where we deal with meds, doctors, hospitals, ops etc. and where we can also let off steam about the general dross this malarkey brings in its wake. I look forward to seeing your name here and there, and I wish you well. DD
Like DD, I got greedy and ended up with two kinds of arthritis :roll: My hips and knees were replaced some time ago and that makes those bits very much easier to deal with but I recall the years leading up to my knee replacements as the worst. You can't do much without knees
I think we all get good and bad days and good and bad times in general. We can't all be Pollyanna every day. (Thank God
Welcome and I look forward to seeing you on Living with arthritis.......you'll get more information from that forum.
I've had 2 hip replacements. OA in ankles neck and back as well.
We do have good days and bad days.......you'll learn how to cope with it and manage it.
Just shout if you have any specific questions
Love
Hileena
I have OA in my hips and spine and a couple of others places, you have come to the right place for info and support ..hope to see you around the forum...
Barbara
Really appreciate all the advice and suggestions. You will definitely see me popping-up here and there. I'm still 'discovering' what this forum has to offer and so far I have found a lot of invaluable information in one place.
Ta for now
A 6 isn't a good place to be but, as you so rightly say, it could be worse. Good attitude, Lisa. I reckon you'll cope well
Best wishes from Canada,
Anna