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LindaCridland
LindaCridland Member Posts: 2
edited 28. Nov 2023, 14:08 in Living with arthritis

Hi to everyone here. I’ve had no formal diagnosis and my GP tells me it’s wear and tear given my age (68 at the time). I have been offered no help or advice. Some days I’m in a lot of pain (hands and knees) and other days I’m fine. My fingers are swollen at the joints and now I can’t bend my fingers. I’m open to any help or advice.

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  • Ellen
    Ellen Moderator Posts: 1,866

    Hi to you @LindaCridland

    A warm welcome to the versus Arthritis online community.

    I see from your post that some time ago your GP told you your joint pain was 'wear and tear'. This is a term often used to describe Osteoarthritis. This link might be useful:

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

    If I am understanding correctly though you had no tests to either confirm or rule this out nor any treatment?

    This link is one you should read carefully because certain sections seem very relevant to your situation particularly the one entitled 'Should I see a Doctor'

    https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/arthritis/

    It may be that you might want to consider returning to see your GP again to ask for more help. Making brief notes about your pain/stiffness and it's effect on you could be useful to take along, as would some support if you are allowed to take someone with you.

    Please do let is know how you get on.

    Best wishes

    Ellen.

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