Pain and depression.

TheHappy1
TheHappy1 Member Posts: 3
in Living with arthritis

Hi all , over the 15 years I've suffered with o/a in my knees and the knock on effect is now it's in my hips .

Years of codeine but now on tramadol which helps with the pain but I feel it comes at a cost , mood swings and always feeling aways tired and depressed , can anyone relate to this ?

The only enjoyment I get and to help my mind is when I wash my car , sounds silly I know but it's a form of exercise and I can controller my pain .

Not sure if going the gym could help but ive zero motivation 😕

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  • ZecRich
    ZecRich Member Posts: 5

    I have had OA in knees for over 30 years (I'm 57 now) and I found the addition of Nortriptyline helped. It's great for pain and also helps with mental health.

    It's hard but acceptance of the pain and limited mobility helps. But it's a journey.

  • noddingtonpete
    noddingtonpete Moderator Posts: 1,305

    Hello @TheHappy1 and welcome to the Online Community. We are a friendly and supportive group and I hope that will be your experience as well.

    Our website has a lot of useful information and I would recommend having a look. I've put a couple of links in below which I hope will be of some use.

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

    And also

    https://www.versusarthritis.org/news/2021/september/arthritis-and-depression-what-you-can-do-about-it/

    Please keep posting and let us know how you are getting on.

    Best wishes

    Peter

    Need more help? - call our Helpline on0800 5200 520Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm

  • Lucky71A
    Lucky71A Member Posts: 7

    does anyone suffer with redness in legs with this condition.

  • Naomi33
    Naomi33 Moderator Posts: 525

    Afternoon @Lucky71A when RA first started I had redness and when I have a flare up there is a redness but thankfully since meds kicked rarely redness anymore👍

    Need more help? - call our Helpline on 0800 5200 520 Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm


  • creAte
    creAte Member Posts: 39

    @TheHappy1

    Here codeine used 3 times per day over several days when in constant high pain days after days triggers extreme suicidal mind logic. Own brain hates codeine while extreme body pain respond well/eg: override pain. It helps to recognise that mind is affected by medicine opposed to thinking that it comes from own personal mind itself.

    & yes, recognise what gives enjoyment & enjoy to replenish & keep going...

    Extend to: wash others' cars so to never run out of cars ;)

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