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Dirtywombat

Hi everyone. I’m 67 years old and was diagnosed with arthritis when I was 28. I was told I had fibrositis when I was 32. They now call it fibromyalgia. Found to have bilateral spinal stenosis worse in lumbar region and neck . Arthritis everywhere . Had a trapazoidectomy nearly 4 months ago but hand is still badly swollen and horrifically painful. Fed up to the back teeth with it all.

Poppyjane

Hello @Dirtywombat welcome to the online community

You say you have arthritis everywhere, fibromyalgia for years and recently a trapezoidectomy which has left you with a swollen hand and horrific pain. You are fed up! I am not surprised to hear it. I am glad you have found us , we are here to listen, support you and share life's experiences.

I have found a V A online support group for fibromyalgia sufferers which you might like to consider joining https://www.versusarthritis.org/in-your-area/in-your-area-search-results/versus-arthritis-online-fibromyalgia-support-group/

Also a factsheet which I hope will be useful

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/treatments/surgery/hand-and-wrist-surgery/

We have a lot of discussions and activities on the community, so I hope you will browse round and join in with us.

Meanwhile I hope you find relief from your pain soon.

Take care

Poppyjane