Osteoarthritis and painrelief

Donnac154 · 10. Mar 2022, 10:15

Hello

My name is Donna I'm 43 and am new to this site, it was reccommended to me by my specialist. I have a history of osteoarthritis in my feet. I had the fusion of the navicular joint in my right foot a couple of years ago, I am on the waiting list for the left foot now.

In the last week I have also been diagnosed with ostoarthritis in multiple areas of my spine and neck.

I am currently taking regular strong painkillers and am resigned to the fact that this is something I am just going to have to come to terms with.

I had gastric bypass surgery 10 years ago, the specialist feels that this has contributed to the rapid decline as my capacity to absorb nutrients and minerals is severely limited.

I guess I'm just looking for good news stories and hope that painkillers arent going to have to be the way forward forever more.

Thanks in advance

Donna x

Tom · 10. Mar 2022, 10:16

Hello and welcome to the forum, @Donnac154 . I see that you are visiting the forum at the recommendation of your specialist. We are a safe place for you and others to share experiences and get help.

I see that you are waiting for a second navicular joint fusion. You had gastric bypass surgery 10 years ago, which your specialist feels that this has contributed to the rapid decline as my capacity to absorb nutrients and minerals is severely limited. You have been told that you now have osteoarthritis in multiple areas of your spine and neck.

It seems that you have a considerate and supportive specialist. Here are some links to information from our website that hopefully will prove helpful:

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/managing-symptoms/emotional-wellbeing/

https://www.versusarthritis.org/search?query=pain+management

Good luck and let us know how you get on.

Tom, Moderator.