Knee arthritis

Stokiesal

Hello I'm new to this .

I have osteoarthritis of the knee and have tried physio ( done at home due to lockdown) also many different painkillers. I have my first appointment at the hospital on the 13th October, to see a consultant, ..

I am hoping that I will be able to have a knee replacement sometime because the pain is relentless and making me feel really low..

Sorry for the long rant but I needed to say it out loud.

Thank you

jeddison1985

Hi @Stokiesal firstly let me welcome you to the forum I hope you find the information and support you are after from our wonderful community.

I can see from your post that you have Osteoarthritis of the knee, awaiting your first appointment but struggling with the amount of pain. You also mention potential for knee replacements.

The site is full of information and I wanted to signpost you to some could help, starting with general information on knee pain, knee OA and finally about knee replacement surgery.

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/knee-pain/

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

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/treatments/surgery/knee-replacement-surgery/

Please feel free to search the forum for others with similar experiences and I am sure that some of our community will be able to help offer some useful suggestions.

Take care and I hope you get some relief and answers soon.

Thanks

Joe