Struggling

Hibby

Hi first time posting, i have brutal pain in both knees and various parts/joints in my body.

I have taken so many different painkillers for most of my adult life and not helping.

The pain clinic have recently told me there is nothing more they can do to help me.

I have been told i am on a waiting list for a full knee replacement, but as i am 48 i dont think i am priority and they dont seem in a hurry.

I am at a loss, my mental heath is not great!, my wife does no understand.

I have no idea what to do next.

claudsl

Hi @Hibby and welcome to our friendly online community.

Sorry to hear you are going through a rough time. Do you have a rheumatologist or is your care handled by your GP? It sounds like you would benefit from going on to some medication to help your pain. I have had the same experience where people don't understand the pain and the fatigue that comes with having an autoimmune disease. It's very difficult. Definitely try to see about going on a proper drug and tell them how the pain is affecting your quality of life.

All the best, Claudia