Hello

johnboy1954

Hi , I’m Michael and I’m new to this site .

I have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the spine which has spread to most of my joints .

I’m 68 and relatively fit and quite healthy

some days the pain is what gets me out of bed of a morning . Once up and moving there is an improvement but the pain is gradually building throughout my day .

my doctor has gone all the basic tests , ie scans , and physio etc .

my doctor will only give me Co codamol

which are of no help at all

please help

Ellen

Hello @johnboy1954

Welcome to the Online community.

I understand from your post that you have Osteoarthritis which started in your spine and is now pretty widespread.

Your Dr was able to diagnose you via scans, you have tried Physiotherapy and been prescribed co-codamol which isn't helping.

I am attaching a link about Osteoarthritis much of which you might already know, but the section entitled 'Managing your symptoms' might have something you haven't yet tried:

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/osteoarthritis-oa-of-the-spine/

This information is about pain relief and might help you to have a conversation with your Dr about yours:

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/treatments/drugs/painkillers-and-nsaids/

Now that you've introduced yourself you might like to take a look around the rest of the forum. Living with Arthritis tends to be the most popular.

Best wishes

Ellen.