How osteoarthritis effected my life

Salliendottie2

What I thought was a frozen shoulder 20plus years ago was suddenly Osteoarthritis with a this will put you in a wheelchair by 60 well I’m 66 next not in a wheelchair but I couldn’t get by without my strong medication and I amble about with wheels to push etc . My main bug bear and I’m sure each and everyone of you get it you don’t look poorly that’s a great saying how am I supposed to look in truth I could cry every day with the pain but that isn’t the answer I don’t like having osteoarthritis in fact hate it it has depraved me of a proper life running about after grandchildren a yes even a sex life not to put too finer point on it but we all know this effects us all differently so it’s a hard condition which in truth I wouldn’t want anyone to get .sorry for the rant Sue new member

Ellie13

Like you I had a frozen shoulder years ago. It was treated with steroid injections and the symptoms improved quite a bit. Then a few yrs ago I again had excruciating pain in my shoulder especially in certain positions and was given a diagnosis of Osteoarthritis of my shoulder. I had a shoulder replacement about 2 yrs ago which has been a success although I still have some pain and limited movement At the same time I was also having issues with my knees and was diagnosed with OA in both knees. I had a replacement 9 months ago. I’m not sure now whether it’s helped or not as I still have some pain and stiffness. However I’m due to have my other knee replaced soon and I’m just hoping that this will help as at the moment I feel as if my new knee is not being exercised as it should be due to the pain in my other knee which is incredibly debilitating. I take prescription strength Co Codamol but it doesn’t really touch it. At the moment my world is shrinking rapidly as even to do a food shop at the supermarket exhausts me and causes so much pain. I can’t take my dogs on long walks anymore and so many other things. Housework takes hours I know I’m lucky that I can still do these things but I feel it would be very easy to stop but I’m a fighter and I just can’t do that. Xx I’m very lucky as I’m retired and I’ve got a fantastic family, especially my husband who is my total rock but I just feel as if my life is just home. We go out, see friends etc but everything has to be suitable for my disability and I’m so sick of it Because I’m not as active as I was my weight is increasing and that makes me feel depressed and sad. Now that I’ve had a moan I’d like to ask the community about diet. I’ve been doing lots of reading up on the nights when I’m up all night with pain, about unprocessed diets, one with no sugar etc Had anyone tried this and does it help reduce inflammation and so pain? I bought a book by Patrick Holford called Say no to Arthritis and it seems to make sense so far.

thanks for reading this xx

Ellen

Hi @Ellie13

Just butting in here to post this quick link:

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/complementary-and-alternative-treatments/types-of-complementary-treatments/diet-and-nutritional-supplements/

and this one too

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/your-experiences/your-questions-answered/your-questions-on-diet-and-arthritis/

Best wishes

Ellen.