Rhymatiod arthritis and osteoarthritis
Hi all was wondering if anyone had tips in agony with pain down my leg,neck hands, feet recently found out I have osteoarthritis aswell as Ra X got so many water bottle electric jacket and meds not helping at all just pain going worse but got to wait to c docs x
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Hi @Pats
Welcome to our online community and thank you for seeking our support.
I understand that you have rheumatoid arthritis, and have more recently found out you have osteoarthritis. You have significant and worsening pain in your feet, legs, hands and neck. You don't say what medication and other treatment if any that you are getting.
It sounds possible that you are having a flare up of your RA - here are some tips on dealing with flares -
It is worth noting that sometimes cold rather than heat is useful as cold helps reduce active inflammation - I have RA (and also OA) and I find cold helpful particularly for my hands and feet - although it is a bit unpleasant at first.
Here is a reminder of more general information about rheumatoid arthritis -
The section on painkillers may be particularly useful to you - https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/treatments/drugs/painkillers-and-nsaids/
I hope that you are able to speak to your GP or consultant soon and get their help. In the meantime please let us know how you are getting on by posting here.
Very best wishes
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