Osteoarthritis
I am desperate for any help/advice.
I have osteoarthritis in both my knees, some fingers, left foot, both my shoulders and I think my back too. I struggle to walk and need knee replacements, but that’s not going to happen anytime soon. What is genuinely getting me down, is my shoulders. I cannot sleep at night. The pain is excruciating and it feels like my shoulders get stuck and I want to scream. My poor husband is getting the brunt of it. Pain killers don’t work. The GPs don’t understand. I receive PIP. I have to work to support my husband and I, but I don’t know how I will be able to cope. I am in constant pain. I can’t walk far. I haven’t been in a grocery store for years. I am a people’s person. I am getting depressed. I cry all the time. What help is there for people like me? We are renting. I haven’t worked since December. We need an income. There isn’t much support out there or am I wrong? I will be 60 this year and my body is broken 🥲
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Hello @Twanette and welcome to the community. We are a friendly and supportive group and I hope that will eb your experience as well.
I understand that you have osteoarthritis and that your circumstances are getting you down. Have a look through the following - I am hoping that some of it might help.
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Please keep posting and let us know how you are getting on and also we have a Helpline available Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm. You can call on 0800 5200 520.
With very best wishes
Peter (Moderator)
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