Managing pain

Lorrainea

Hi, I have had arthritis in both knees for several years and have had one knee replacement. I have now been diagnosed with arthritis of spine and I find this pain more in are able. The pains in my neck, shoulders and around my ears is awadul at times but have been told by physiotherapist that medication will not help just exercise to build up the muscles. All I am taking is paracetamol. Any other advice please?

noddingtonpete

Hello @Lorrainea and welcome to the community. We are a friendly and supportive group and I hope that will be your experience as well.

I understand that you have arthritis in your knees and now spine and looking for advice on pain management. I've put a link in below from our website which you might find useful.

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

and also

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

Please keep posting and let us know how you are getting on and I am sure that others will connect with you to share their support and experience as well.

With very best wishes

Peter