Just diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my 30's

Char19 · 13. May 2021, 09:41

Hi guys,

I have just been diagnosed with OA and I really am lost. I don't know how to feel or what to do next?! My hands are so swollen and painful. Does anyone know what type of pain relief is helpful? Also can I slow the disease down?

Thanks. Charmaine

Tom · 13. May 2021, 10:00

Welcome to the forum, @Char19

It is a shock, isn't it? I can well remember my own feelings 40 odd years ago. Despair, anger at those who didn't accept the situation. Anyway, here I am all those years later, still going strong.

Now for some pointers to advice from our website:

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

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

This is an external website that many have found helpful: https://escape-pain.org/

We whish you luck, please let us know how you get on and remember not to regret the things you can longer do, but rejoice in what you can.

Tom

Just diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my 30's

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