An introduction

Idleite

Hi

After a couple of years being treated for neuropathy my GP now says I have arthritis in my knees and possibly a hip. I'm waiting for xrays.

I'm ok during the day and apart from slowing down a bit keep going as normal. At night I'm a mess. The pain in my right leg from the top to the ankle. This leg doesn't seem to be in the right position . It's sort of turning inwards,, though it's not obvious tilI try and exercise the leg and it won't move away from the body as it hurts too much. It's 3:45 now and I have yet to get to sleep.

A chap from my local Facebook page told me to try this site out as he found it useful.

I need ideas for getting to sleep.

Idleite

Ellen

Hi @Idleite

Welcome to the online community. I'm so glad someone from face-book recommended this site.

I can see from your post that you've been struggling for a while with pain in knees and hip. nigh times sounds the worst for you.

While you are waiting for someone to come along to share their experience I am going to attach a link about sleep which might just contain something you haven't tried yet:

https://www.versusarthritis.org/news/2022/february/top-tips-for-good-sleep/

I am also going to attach a link with advice about managing pain:

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

Best wishes

Ellen.