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MaryClaire

Hello, my name is MaryClaire , I'm a new member with hip arthritis and feeling very low and emotional. Hip injection has not worked and I can't take NSAIDs due to other health problems. Constant pain and increasing immobility are getting me down. I'm waiting for a phone call from the hospital, but they don't call, and I haven't been given any advice about exercises. I feel useless and a burden to my husband. I don't know what to do any more.

CarylW

Hello @MaryClaire

I am very pleased you have found our online community. We are a friendly and supportive group and will offer help and support to each other - it's always good to know you are not alone.

I understand that you have osteoarthritis, and apart from an injection which didn't work, you have had little help from your doctor; consequently constant pain and immobility are really getting you down. Rest and gentle exercise are the best way to manage your pain.

I am posting a couple of links from our website below. I hope they will give you a starting point on finding out more information:

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

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

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/exercising-with-arthritis/lets-move-with-leon/

I am sure you will soon get some help from members on here, and do let us know how you get on.

Best wishes

Caryl

MaryClaire

Thank you, Caryl, I will look at the links you sent me - I appreciate it.🙂