Hello everyone

Jan1955

Hello. How is this Saturday going for you all.. I feel better than I have for a while because I have my appointment with a orthopaedic doctor at last. My doctor has been treating me for widespread Osteoarthritis for some time, but things seem to be getting worse. It’s in my hands knees and back. My back grinds so much, I can literally hear it now.. I’m just hoping that there may be a better pain remedy out there for me. I’m so glad I found this site, it is helping me so much…Bella 🌹🌹🌹

Anna

Hi @Jan1955 and welcome to the online community,

It's good to hear that you're feeling more positive now that you've been referred to an orthopaedic doctor after living with widespread arthritis for some time.

All our members live with arthritis of some kind and I'm sure they'll be pleased to hear that you are finding the site helpful.

Versus Arthritis has got some useful pages on managing pain that you might like to take a look at. As well as looking at drug and physical treatments, there are also some suggestions for self-help:

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

You also might like to read Nora's story, about how making small but effective changes, she is learning to live better with osteoarthritis:

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/your-experiences/your-stories/noras-story/

Do have a look round the site and join in wherever you feel comfortable. The Living with Arthritis forum is a popular one to start with.

Anna (Mod)

Jan1955

Thank you so much for comment xx