Osteoarthritis
Hi I’ve got osteoarthritis been diagnose today got have lots physio other treatment I have few medication to take when my rheumatology sends over to my doctor I’ve been in pain for so long I’ve waited year if not more for appointment, I’m in so much pain now I’ve always got have hot water bottle and heated blanket, how do other people cope with pain and got other condition she said has well
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Good morning, @Tina1973 . I see that you have just been given a diagnosis of osteoarthritis after a long period of pain and delay over a consultation. You have eased your pain by use of a hot water bottle and blankets.
Receipt of a new diagnosis is always a difficult time:
This link deals with pain management:
and this with how you can help your emotional state:
Good luck and post again to let us know how you are getting on.
Tom, Moderator.
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Thanks Tom just in a lot of pain at moment hopefully won’t be long b4 hear from doctor with my medication hopefully start feeling bit better I hope I will be having physio has well👍🏻
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