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Salliendottie2

Hi my name is sue I have osteoarthritis had it for roughly 20years it’s manageable with strong medication I still hurt more or less everywhere but I know the pain would be so much worse without the medication .I feel this condition has robbed me of so much but enough about me how’s everyone else doing today xx

Tom

Welcome to the forum, @Salliendottie2 . We are a friendly and supportive group, where I am sure that you will find help and be able to share your 20 years’ experience of osteoarthritis.

I note that you seem to accept your current level of pain as being inevitable. In case you have not come across this information before here are some links to our website:

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

https://www.versusarthritis.org/news/2020/august/everyday-tips-for-living-with-arthritis/

Good luck for the future and please come back and let us know how you are progressing.

Tom, Moderator.