Newbie saying ello 👋🏻

Rosie67

Ello everyone. Newbie to this here community but hoping to be able to learn a bit more and speak with folks who understand what it's like living with OA. I was diagnosed just over 3 years ago and I'm really struggling with it all now as it appears to consume my whole body.

Looking forward to getting to know yous.

Rosie 😊

chrisb

Hi @Rosie67

Welcome to the versus arthritis forum.

You’ve definitely come to the right place to find out more about living with OA and to get some advice from others who have found themselves in a similar position.

If you’ve not already visited our website this link may have some useful information including living with arthritis:

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/osteoarthritis/

In addition, here’s a link to the ‘Living with arthritis’ section of the forum where you should find some existing dialogues that you may wish to join in with:

https://community.versusarthritis.org/categories/living-with-arthritis-forum

I hope that joining the forum helps with managing your symptoms.

Best Wishes

ChrisB (Moderator)

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fox

Hello everyone newbie here too...

frogmorton

https://community.versusarthritis.org/discussion/comment/720255#Comment_720255

Hello @fox nice to meet you and welcome you to the forum.

We are a nice bunch here with loads of experience between us all. Just join in any threads or start you own I suggest you try Living with arthritis section as that's where most of us hang out.

Tell us as much or as little as you want about your condition or ask us a question if we can help we will.

Take care

Toni x

GmG

This site is just so difficult to navigate and use. Took me over 20mins to get this far. In the versus arthritis, osteoarthritis booklet it states that capsaicin cream is good for hand arthritis. So why is it not available in the UK. Surely this is safer than taking lots of ibuprofen, so disappointing for me with constant hand pain.

athena77

hello, I have multiple joint replacements and now I have arthritis in my foot. The pain is horrendous, my walking is terrible, I have tried orthotics special shoes and nothing helps. Please can anyone help advice how to cope with this awful debilitating pain. Thank you.

Kerry1111

Hi , I’m a new here .

I’ve arthritis in my lower back and hips trying to manage flareups is getting difficult and soul destroying. Has anyone found changing their diet helped ie cutting out dairy ?

Naomi33

Morning @kerrylucas and welcome to the online community.

Sorry to hear your concerns about flare ups and changing diet.

Personally I have stuck with dairy products but everyone is different.

Have you consulted with your doctor or consultant to discuss your options for pain relief?

The following link maybe of interest ….

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/your-experiences/your-questions-answered/your-questions-on-diet-and-arthritis/

I am sure others will connect with you soon,

Best wishes @Naomi33

PeterJ

Hello @athena77 and also welcome to the Community.

I hope that the information above is of help to you. You might also find the booklet below f some help.

osteoarthritis-of-the-foot-and-ankle-information-booklet.pdf

If there is anything else we can help with just post on here and I am sure others will share their support and experience.

Best wishes

Peter

Susiesu1958

hi this is my first post on here I’m having terrible flare up of osteoarthritis in all my joints mainly in my back I have degenerative disc’s on multiple parts of my spine and facet joint arthritis pain and stiffness is so painful I can’t do anything so scared I’m loosing my independence strong painkillers make me feel ill I have health anxiety and I am not coping I’m 67 exercises seems impossible can anyone help thanks

noddingtonpete

Hello @Susiesu1958 just wondering what medication you take. Have a look through the following link, hope it helps.

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

and also

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/back-pain/

Best wishes

Peter

Susiesu1958

hi Peter thanks for reply but I have facet joint arthritis and degenerate disc disease on multiple levels of my spine I’m having a bad flare at the moment can hardly walk I’m taking pregablin and paracetamol can’t take anti inflammatory exercising is impossible at moment I also have severe health anxiety so scared

Susiesu1958