Struggling

Hurdles

l was diagnosed 7 years ago and over the years the pain as got progressively worse and l now have got that going our for walks etc is getting to be too much trouble

I have informed my Consultant that my medication and injections are ineffective and no relief from pain l was informed that morphine was the only solution

However having taken morphine on previous occasions all it does is makes me sleep and gives me nightmares

Hospital physiotherapists don’t want to know as there are no results or improvement

As any member got any suggestions of improvement or treatment

Anna

Hello @Hurdles and welcome to the online community,

Can you tell us a bit more about your arthritis? There are many different types of arthritis and I'm sure some of our members will have had the same experiences as you and can come along to give you support.

If you'd like to chat to someone on the phone, our free Helpline is open from 9am-6pm each weekday. They can offer support and information tailored to your particular condition. Here are their details:

https://versusarthritis.org/get-help/helpline/

Do keep posting,

Anna (Moderator)

Arthuritis

@Anna Good question. Is there a standard diagnosis problem posting checklist template for newbies or those seeking help? Often newbies and those in great pain need sign posting as it’s hard enough to post, let alone post a clear structured request?

Something like:

Diagnosis

When

Current symptoms

Symptom history (changes)

medications

supplements

Daily Routine?

Any changes to symptoms noted?

Diet Diary - Diet impacts an inflamed gut greatly, so quite important, and it’s unique to each individual

What has helped in the past, if anything?

Anna

Hi @Arthuritis,

Thanks for pointing this out : )

I've changed my post to reflect what I really meant to say. I agree it's difficult to explain diagnoses in a post, especially when you're in pain and feeling overwhelmed. It just helps other members to respond if we have a few more details, and that's all I was asking - maybe a checklist would be added pressure.

TiredWarrior

Hi @Hurdles

Personally I have found Hydrotherapy pools to be very helpful.
I have had RA for >20years but my mother has recently been diagnosed with OA in her knees. We both have benefited tremendously from exercising in the hydrotherapy pool- the warm water relaxes the muscles, keeps weight off your joints and allows you to exercise with little pain

https://community.versusarthritis.org/discussion/64162/struggling

Arthuritis

@Anna The checklist could be positioned as a guide, from the perspective of a recent newbie, I would have liked that option at my most stressed, in pain and feeling let down by the healthcare community. There’s always the option to ignore it, but most in my experience would appreciate the list. The complete silence after a post where potential responders don’t feel they know enough to respond is even more depressing with the sense of being adrift.

Hence the option that might elicit a greater response, worth trying, some will use it, others will ignore it, both are ok. We just have to see what works.