Has anyone had any experience of Apos therapy? I have OA in my knees. My knee pain is out of control despite taking Naproxen. I cannot exercise and at times can hardly walk. As a 52 year old with school aged children I am desperate to find a solution.
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I am sorry to hear that you are not in control of your knee pain. Before my TKR's I took the maximum prescribed cocodamols and two anti inflammatory pills daily. I also exercised and rode my bicycle locally which took the weight off my knees. I would have another chat with your GP unless you are adverse to taking prescribed drugs. I did not particularly like taking them but I preferred quality of life. A heated wheatbag is soothing for knee pain and ice helps to lessen inflammation.
Elna
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My experience of knee OA is the same as that of Elna and DD. Take the pain relief and do the exercises. The latter keep supporting muscles strong and that does, actually, lessen the pain though it won't seem so at first. You might find some helpful info, including exercises, here. http://www.arthritiscare.org.uk/PublicationsandResources/Selfmanagement I have done mine right up to every op (Three TKRs and two THRs – I've had RA for a long, long time), even when I really struggled to walk at all. The operation success rate is better for those who do.
If you do want to read more about APOS therapy though, here are some former threads http://bit.ly/UDrzAk
I have been prescribed insoles but they have made no discernible difference. I was told at my last review that the sturdy shoes I purchased especially were not right & I must wear motion control runners trainers. I am wondering if I should just put the cost of these trainers towards having Apos therapy.
I think your GO has maybe given up a bit too easily. There are other options for pain relief besides tramadol. I can't take it either but, rather than paracetamol, I take co-codamol when stuff's hurting. It comes in different strengths. Some take paracetamol and codeine separately.
You could ask to be referred to a Pain Clinic. They will teach you techniques for dealing with pain.
Once the damage is done it's done and it cannot be undone until joint replacements become an option. If you are keen to try something then why not spend around £30 on a pair of copper insoles? Many swear by them (including Kathleen Turner, Hollywood actress and RA-sufferer who was waxing lyrical about them in yesterday's Mail). DD