Osteoarthritis

Bob1

Hello I am new to this site I would like to say 2years ago I was diagnosed with the arthritis in my hip and knee had a X-ray doctor put me on pain killers ibuprofen & paracetamol but now I am getting ache & pain in my hip groin and top of my thigh has like other people I have trouble dressing I am 67yr old I was still working as a fork lift driver just to keep moving but now it’s getting a bit of a struggle but still going on very steady that’s my story of me

thanks

bob 1

anneb82

Hello @Bob1

Welcome to the online community and thank you for joining us. I hope that you fill find this a safe and friendly place for you to continue to share your osteoarthritis journey with us all. We are a friendly bunch and always looking to make new friends.

So you were diagnosed with osteoarthritis 2 years ago in your knee and hip. Your doctor but you on ibuprofen and paracetamol. You are now experiencing pain in your hip, groin and thigh. You are having trouble dressing and although you continue to work to keep yourself moving, you are now finding that to be a struggle, but still pushing through.

It must be very frustrating for you to be struggling and sounds like maybe you may need to go back to your doctors for a review of your pain medication as well as a new xray of the places where the pain has increased.

Ive been able to find the following links from the main Versus Arthritis website that I think may be of some help to you.

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

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

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

Do keep us updated with your journey and please feel free to keep getting involved. I hope you are able to get some relief from your increased pain soon.

Take care

Anne

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Bob1

Thank you very much for your information I will go and get an update on my arthritis

thanks

bob1