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Hi, I've just joined the community and looking for advice on living with osteoarthritis, I have it in all my major joints including fingers. I had my right hip replaced in Dec 2019.
I walk with my dog every day and I've lost weight which I suppose must help! However the daily pain is hard to live with.
What medication does everyone take? I have been prescribed cocodamol for years along with amitriptyline. I try not to take too much of the codeine as I also have a pelvic prolapse. Just looking for some support please ...
Thanks for taking the time to read this xx
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Hello @Feather and welcome to the online community,
You have OA in many of your joints including your fingers. You have been prescribed cocodamol and amitriptyline and are looking for support as you find the daily pain is hard to live with.
You have come to the right place for support, we are a friendly group who offer support to anyone affected by living with arthritis. The community has a large variety of discussions and activities and we hope that you will browse round the different categories maybe starting with the "Living with Arthritis" section.
I attach some links which I hope you will find helpful
We are all being encouraged to exercise and walking with your dog is one of the best forms. You may also want to look at our new stretching videos which are fun and allow you to work at your own pace.
Do let us know how you are getting on , we look forward to hearing from you again soon.
Take care
Poppyjane
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