Pain management

Collette
Collette Member Posts: 5
edited 28. Nov 2023, 14:08 in Living with arthritis

Currently on cocodamol and topical ibuprofen but wrist and hand pain is just so bad. Cant take oral ibuprofen. Doctors say to exercise i walk sqim. Have had 2 new knees and currently back issues. Is it worth pushing to be referred to rheumatology clinic?

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  • Ellen
    Ellen Moderator Posts: 1,857

    Morning Collette,

    You don't say which kind of Arthritis you have. It very much sounds as though you are doing a lot to help yourself with your exercise regime.

    If it's an inflammatory condition you have, like Rheumatoid Arthritis, then a referral to Rheumatology is essential. Sometimes GPs do send people with Osteoarthritis to Rheumatology for their opinion too.

    I wonder whether this may be of interest to you?

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

    Do let us know how you get on

    Best wishes

    Ellen.

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