Thank you for accepting me 😊

Margaret1946

Look forward to joining in discussions.

Since the pandemic I have had problems with my arthritis.

My left knee kept swelling up and the pain was unbearable until it was drained. This happened 3 times last year and I was hospitalized twice. The second time the doctor drained and really scraped my knee so much I cried with the pain. However it hasn't needed draining since. I was referred to Birmingham Orthopedic Hospital who said I would eventually need a knee replacement but as I was coping with my painkillers would leave things as they are at the moment. The problem now is pain at the top of my thigh next to my hip. Also my two arms from my shoulders down to my wrists. I had Rotator Cuff surgery for a full tear and bone spurs removed 6 years ago but was never really successful still getting pain from it so both arms hurt continually.

I had a fall 2 years ago landed on my back and ever since can only walk for ten minutes or so then the pain is really bad. Had a bone scan which didn't really tell me anything bad.

That's about all now. Hoping face to face appointments with my Gp will resume soon so I can tell him about my pain.

Regards to all x

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Hello @Margaret1946, welcome to the online community! It's lovely to have you here with us.

I see that you have arthritis in your knees, hips, and down your arms as well as back pain following a fall. I'm glad to hear the swelling/draining of your knee has stopped happening, that sounds extremely uncomfortable! You might find this link helpful with regards to your hip:

https://www.versusarthritis.org/news/2021/november/ways-to-help-manage-hip-pain/

Please do continue to post in the online community and let us know how you get on with your appointment.

Best wishes, Sarah (moderator)