muscle ache
Hello i have osteoarthritus in the knee, is it normal that you get muscle ache in your calf and back of your thigh, do regular exercises, but the ache is really bad.
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I've heard people on here talking about aches in the thigh @youngbob so yes I think they are all the arthritis I'm afraid.
You are still doing the best you can by exercising.
Take care
Toni
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Hi @youngbob I have Arthritis in my knees as well and bursitis in my right hip and spine, I have found that rubbing Mentholatum Ice gel into my knees and hips helps for a good while, I also take a couple of Osteomol Tablets at night to help with the pain and to sleep, I also have a Tens machine that I put on my knees every now and then, that helps as well.
I hope you soon find something to help
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Hi @violet46 What is osteomol? I have googled it and looked on the NHS site. Are you living outside of the UK? I am really interested as we are only allowed max 2X500mg up to 8 a day according to the NHS. osteomol is 665mg am I right?
Thanks for any info
Toni x
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Hi @youngbob,
What you're experiencing is atypical of OA, your weakened knee is putting strain on surrounding muscles and tendons and the physio/exercises you're doing is adding to that but don't stop because it's absolutely the right thing to do. Perhaps try breaking down your exercising into chunks, so do some, have a break then do some more, etc.
I can recommend a deep tissue massage gun, lots for sale on Amazon - aim to get a rechargeable one with different intensity settings and swappable "heads". I find rubbing this up and down sore muscles really helps, as does a hot wheatbag.
Hope this helps,
Jon
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hi Toni yes that is the one I am taking, and I also take one of these per day
which are probably only available in Australia as well.
lynda x
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Hi Toni, yes that is right, this is the one I am taking I am thinking maybe it is only available in Australia and I have noticed that some chemist stores will only sell on prescription, and some otc https://www.emedical.com.au/product/osteomol-paracetamol-665mg-tablets-pack-of-96/
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