Hello

Dibsie69

Like many have said before I'm new here. So hello one and all.

I've had Osteoarthritis since my teens (I'm 53 now). Had my first arthroscopy at 18, 1st knee replacement at 48 and 2nd one last July. I also get a lot of pain in my back (had denervation procedure 18 months ago), neck, shoulders, elbows and wrists which I assume is Osteo. Also, just been told by pain clinic that there is nothing more they can do for me and have referred me back to GP for them to refer me to Rheumatology but as can't get to see a GP for love nor money at the moment I'm not feeling very positive! I also still work full time but for the life of me I don't know how sometimes.

Not looking for sympathy but it sure feels good to just get it all out there 😊

Take care everyone.

noddingtonpete

Hello @Dibsie69 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 had osteoarthritis for a long time and that you have had both knees replaced and now getting pain in other joints as well. I've put a couple of links in below from our website which might be of use.

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

and

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/exercising-with-arthritis/lets-move-for-surgery-toolkit/

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

With vest wishes

Peter