Feeling low

Pattt

on waiting list 12 months for surgery on both knees

now in continuous pain and my knees now feeling weak

However surprised at how much pain I am now in hands. Hips elbows especially at night. Is this common?

I am taking paracetamol in the day and co-dydramal at night plus Ibuprofen gell

Any advice much appreciated

Poppyjane

Welcome @Pattt to the online community

You are on the waiting list for knee surgery and also have pain in your hands, hips and elbows especially at night. You have been prescribed co-dydramol which you take at night as well as ibuprofen gell. You find your pain levels especially at night are causing you concern and wonder if this is a common.

Many members find that night time pain is an ongoing problem and have tried various solutions to relieve it. I attach some links which you might find helpful

https://www.versusarthritis.org/news/2021/february/top-tips-for-good-sleep/

https://www.versusarthritis.org/news/2021/april/top-tips-to-help-knee-pain/

https://www.versusarthritis.org/news/2020/may/meditation-and-mindfulness-and-how-it-might-help-you/

This information will probably create more questions so don't hesitate to get in touch. We are here to support each other and look forward to hearing from you soon.

Take Care

Poppyjane

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