Am not sure which but have it in my neck and spine.I am allergic to Ibropofen,co-codomol,difluconec so dr has left me with paracetomol and referred me for physio on my neck.This week as been another challenge pain from my knee to my ankle,it helps if i walk on concrete[ie the yard] and wear my shoes or sit down.Seems odd if it's arthritis.Stopping at the knee.
I was born with cerebral palsy and hemiplegia so assume this as not helped me getting it younger than some.I'm 53 and had to finish work through my good arm beginning to wear out when I was 45.I wanted to work until I was 55.
So now I am trying to accept that my life is to change again[I am struggling]I think my mind still thinks I'm 20 but my dr. said years ago I was about 60 because of the cerebral palsy.
I at least still have a sense of humour.
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I don`t think any type of arthritis has any great respect for age - I have RA, and it can strike even the youngest child.
Have you not been given any idea which arthritis you have? There are many different branches, but osteo-arthritis is usually treated with painkillers and anti-inflammatories, while those of us with the auto-immune types are normally under the care of a rheumatologist, and subject to a whole c***tail of drugs. Has your GP referred you to a rheumatologist?
If you cannot tolerate ibuprofen etc. then you will need good pain control, which might entail something stronger than paracetamol. I hope you will get some benefit from your physio.
Do keep posting, and let us know how you go on.
Tezz x
Don't know how long the waiting list is for physio.I assume it's quite a wait.
I will keep talking to my dr. about different treatments if physio isn't working.
Well another long Saturday evening with not much on the TV.I do admit to liking Doc Martin.
Have a good evening all.
I am fortunate in that I can cope with the meds I have to take, I have acquired tinnitus after more than a decade of taking a drug called suplhasalazine but that bothers me only at night when the world goes quiet. Arthritis can affect one or two joints, or many more - we are all different in how we are affected by our versions of the beasts. Of course the CP and hemiplegia won't help matters but may not be a factor in your developing this. As you cannot tolerate the stronger pain relief then heat may help, either a hot water bottle, a wheatie bag or just a warm scarf draped over the painful bits can help to ease things a little.
As your GP is dealing with this I suspect you have osteoarthritis because it comes under their remit. There is not a great deal to be done until a joint replacement may become a possibility but that can take years to happen. Until then we have to make the best of what we have, no matter how much or how little that is. I hope you are tucked up all warm and snug - my mum used to like Doc Martin - I'm a Midsomer Murders girl meself! DD
My sister got arthritis in her 30s and had to stop running marathons.I do understand it affects people of all ages,still comes as a shock though to any-one whatever age.
I am sorry you have tinnitus now it is annoying.Sometimes I wonder if the side effects are better or worse than the condtion itself.
I bought a heatholder snood and it is helping my neck.I also have joint warmers and socks.
Used to watch Midsomers myself.
Have a nice day.
I am glad you have some nice warm things to wear - I have the opposite trouble in that I am hot all the time and can't bear more heat on me!
Last Tango parts are filmed locally to me in Stockport.I am only a bus ride away.I might watch'Call the Midwife'
Apart from that think I will try and do a bit of my jigsaw with kittens and cotton on.
As for the pain, we're all different. I prefer walking on grass but not the tufty kind – I have to be able to see where I'm putting my feet. Without my surgical shoes I can hardly walk at all, though. I have to wear them indoors and out, summer or winter.
Accepting changes is a very difficult but ongoing part of arthritic life. The more adaptable we are the easier it becomes.
So the knee adds to problems.I now realise I've had arthritis for a long time but thought it was side effects of my tablets.
Pleased to hear your dr. was wrong about the wheelchair when you were younger stickywicket.
I'm off to bed having not Midsomer Murdered in any way, shape or form but no matter, it will be repeated.