Hello

Nomorepain

I have been living with osteoarthritis since my mid forties, I'm now 66, have had 2 knee replacements the 1st 8yrs ago and 2nd 5yrs ago and both have been a great help. I was due to have a hip replacement in March 2020 but due to covid it got cancelled, also the arthritus is in my spine which makes walking difficult. Got to see my consultant last November and the news was that I need surgery asap but due to the backlog it's going to take another 2 to 3 yrs and that's being optimistic. I take strong pain meds everyday but still the pain is so bad.

PeterJ

Hello @Nomorepain and welcome to the community. We are a friendly and supportive group and I hope that that will be your experience as well.

I understand that you have osteoarthritis in your spine, had two knees replaced are waiting for a hip replacement. I also understand that you are in bad pain. Our website has some information which may be of help and I would suggest having a look around it, to help I've put a couple of links in below.

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

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

Please do keep posting and let us know how you are getting on and I am sure that others will connect with you to share their experiences and support as well.

With very best wishes

Peter