just joined

windowdresser1

my name is monica , and i am new here .

Mike1

Greetings!

Lilymary

Hi Monica, welcome to this lovely forum.

Vanessajayne

Hi

I have just joined. I got told yesterday I have osteoarthritis in my knees hips elbows and shoulders, that was the first time I had seen anyone in 14 months due to the pandemic, the appointment was cancelled 5 times

They have told me nothing they can do except painkillers

Tom

Greetings @Vanessajayne and welcome to the forum.

I see that you have been told that you have OA in your knees, hips, elbows and shoulders. Was this a GP or consultant diagnosis? you no doubt find it disappointing that you are only being offered painkillers.

I have plucked these links from our website which will hopefully give help and suggestions as to how you can manage your condition.

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/managing-symptoms/managing-your-pain/

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/osteoarthritis/

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/your-experiences/hints-and-tips/

I hope you may find something of help and interest in these. Good luck and let us know how you get on.

Tom, Moderator.

Vanessajayne

Thank you Tom

It was a rheumatologist that told me

CCM

You're in the right hands then. It can take time for treatment to take effect. I have always tried to not regret the things I can no longer do, but take joy in the things I can.