Hi I’m new

Chaika

I’ve just joined the community because I have Osteoarthritis in both knees. Having managed with it well for several years, it has got much worse, and I’m trying to learn to live with it. I would love some advice and encouragement along the way, and just to know I’m not alone.

ToneBlues

Hello @Chaika

Welcome to our online community, and thank you very much for seeking our help.

I see that you have osteoarthritis in both knees and that although you have coped well with it for several years, recently it has worsened and you are now trying to learn to live with it.

You will find many people here who are on the same journey, and I'm sure you will find the support and encouragement you seek. You are most definitely not alone.

Here is a section of our website specifically about osteoarthritis of the knee -

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

You don't say whether you are getting any treatment currently, but one of the best things we can do for ourselves is to keep exercising gently and often - there is a lot about exercise on the Versus Arthritis website including exercise programmes and videos - here are some straightforward knee exercises that should help you manage pain and keep mobile -

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/exercising-with-arthritis/exercises-for-healthy-joints/exercises-for-the-knees/

And finally here are some tips for "living with arthritis"

Thank you again for contacting us and asking for our support - please visit regularly and join in the discussions.

Very best wishes

@ToneBlues