Pain

crow
crow Member Posts: 2
in Living with arthritis

Hello everyone on here,I suffer bad with athritis in my legs and feet,it's a nightmare,I have a lovely dog who I walk daily,but I would give a million just to have a pain free walk,it gets me so down with the damn pain and leg weakness,does anyone have any tips or advice how to get through this? Much appreciated ❤️

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  • Anna
    Anna Moderator Posts: 1,100

    Hello @crow and welcome to the online community,

    You have arthritis in your legs and feet and you'd like any tips or advice on how to manage your pain.

    Have a look at the following thread - several members discuss their pain and how they get through each day and it might give you some support and encouragement:

    https://community.versusarthritis.org/discussion/comment/698416#Comment_698416

    The Versus Arthritis website has loads of information and advice about living with arthritis. Here's a page of top tips to help with knee pain:

    https://www.versusarthritis.org/news/2021/april/top-tips-to-help-knee-pain/

    Do have a look round the forum and join in any conversations you feel comfortable. Everyone is very friendly and supportive. I hope you continue your walks with your lovely dog!

    Anna (Mod)

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  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,026

    Hi @crow

    I am so sorry you're struggling like this.

    Have you thought about rubbing in some anti-inflam gel before your walk? Or looked at your footwear? The right shoes can really help. Erm the other option would be to think about walking aids, but you might not feel ready for that yet. Some people use knee braces too.

    If I think of anything else i'll get back to you.

    Take care

    Toni xx

  • DinahD
    DinahD Member Posts: 5

    I agree with Toni. Anti-inflam gel and good footwear can really help. I have ankle arthritis and I use an ankle support (compression sock) which I find invaluable. You can get ones for the knee as well which would be worth a try. And if my ankle is particularly painful I'll just walk more slowly - my dog doesn't care how fast we go, he's just happy we're out and about, as am I. Obviously not quite so much fun in the rain, but once you're wet you can't get any wetter so we try and enjoy that too!

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