Osteoarthritis

Cherrypie60

I have Osteoarthritis in nearly every joint of my body. I've had 6 Operations on my feet due to Osteoarthritis. At the moment I'm really struggling with my hands. I feel like giving up at the moment. I have to have my cuppa tea in a kiddies non spill beaker, as I keep dropping my drinks, has anyone else gone down this route. I cant hold a pen properly either, I'm really Struggling

Anna

Hello @Cherrypie60 and a warm welcome to the online community,

It sounds like you’re going through such a difficult time at the moment with so many joints affected by osteoarthritis and difficulty with your hands. Well done for joining the community - you’re among friends here, and I’m sure many of our members understand how you feel. I don’t know what medication you’re on, but maybe it’s time to talk to your medical professional about different options for helping with the pain and disability? Perhaps you can be referred to a pain management clinic clinic where they look at alternative treatments such as gentle exercise. Here’s a link below that tells you more about it:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/pain/how-to-get-nhs-help-for-your-pain/

If you’d like to chat to someone about how you’re feeling, our free helpline is available every week day from 9am-6pm. Here’s @a link to their number. https://www.versusarthritis.org/get-help/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=11908915898&gbraid=0AAAAADBwqpkVBOawOh9YZWVK8aDdPwy6z&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0saF5PqbjgMVBJNQBh3MFgYbEAAYASAAEgKAwvD_BwE

Do let us know how you get on,

Anna ( Moderator)