Newly diagnosed with arthritis

julesp57

Hi everyone. I’ve been diagnosed with arthritis in both knees and hands but I also have really painful shoulders but they haven’t been xrayed. Just looking for advice and tips on how you deal with pain and swelling and sharing with people who understand the situation.

Naomi33

Hello @julesp57 and welcome to the online community.

Sorry to hear your concerns with arthritis, has you doctor prescribed you any medication yet??

The following links maybe of help...

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

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

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/exercising-with-arthritis/exercises-for-healthy-joints/exercises-for-the-fingers-hands-and-wrists/

I find as well as prescribed medication exercise helps me.

Keep posting as I am sure others will connect with you and share comments.

Best wishes @Naomi33

Baloo

@julesp57 leading an energetic lifestyle could be difficult with Arthritis. I found helpful to practice some slow movements from tai-chi