Hello

Ph13

Hi I'm new.

I have osteoarthritis in my left knee(moderate),

I was referred for an orthopedic assessment following an x-ray last year.

I was seen back in April of this year.

I was examined and then told steroids were pointless,

I was asked about medication I take and at that point it was working.

He remarked on my weight which I know is an issue,he then discharged me and that was that.

The osteoarthritis in my knee is driving me nuts,

I also lost a fifth of my shin on that leg so have nerve damage too.

The medication prescribed last year is no longer working,

my other knee is now very painful ,

a decent night's sleep is a distant memory.

I am trying to lose weight but lack of sleep and pain is making me comfort eat.

I am wary of going back to my GP, especially having been discharged with no follow up plan other than lose weight.

I know it's my responsibility to lose weight,

but I feel very much on my own with this.

Tom

Welcome to the forum, @Ph13 . This is the place to stop you feeling alone – a community of helpful, friendly people who know your experience.

 I see that you have osteoarthritis in your left knee and that the right is now becoming painful. Your GP has ruled out steroids and that the medication, which you do not specify, is no longer working. You agree that you need to lose weight, but find this difficult as pain leads to comfort eating.

 Here is a link to information on pain management.

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

and one to weight management:

 

https://www.versusarthritis.org/news/2021/september/top-tips-to-manage-your-weight/

 

I hope you find further suggestions on the forum, Take care, good luck and let us know how you get on.

 

Tom, Moderator.