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    TheHappy1
    TheHappy1 Member Posts: 3
    in Living with arthritis

    Hi all , over the 15 years I've suffered with o/a in my knees and the knock on effect is now it's in my hips .

    Years of codeine but now on tramadol which helps with the pain but I feel it comes at a cost , mood swings and always feeling aways tired and depressed , can anyone relate to this ?

    The only enjoyment I get and to help my mind is when I wash my car , sounds silly I know but it's a form of exercise and I can controller my pain .

    Not sure if going the gym could help but ive zero motivation 😕

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    • ZecRich
      ZecRich Member Posts: 5

      I have had OA in knees for over 30 years (I'm 57 now) and I found the addition of Nortriptyline helped. It's great for pain and also helps with mental health.

      It's hard but acceptance of the pain and limited mobility helps. But it's a journey.

    • noddingtonpete
      noddingtonpete Moderator Posts: 1,314

      Hello @TheHappy1 and welcome to the Online Community. We are a friendly and supportive group and I hope that will be your experience as well.

      Our website has a lot of useful information and I would recommend having a look. I've put a couple of links in below which I hope will be of some use.

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

      And also

      https://www.versusarthritis.org/news/2021/september/arthritis-and-depression-what-you-can-do-about-it/

      Please keep posting and let us know how you are getting on.

      Best wishes

      Peter

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    • Lucky71A
      Lucky71A Member Posts: 7

      does anyone suffer with redness in legs with this condition.

    • Naomi33
      Naomi33 Moderator Posts: 525

      Afternoon @Lucky71A when RA first started I had redness and when I have a flare up there is a redness but thankfully since meds kicked rarely redness anymore👍

      Need more help? - call our Helpline on 0800 5200 520 Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm


    • creAte
      creAte Member Posts: 39

      @TheHappy1

      Here codeine used 3 times per day over several days when in constant high pain days after days triggers extreme suicidal mind logic. Own brain hates codeine while extreme body pain respond well/eg: override pain. It helps to recognise that mind is affected by medicine opposed to thinking that it comes from own personal mind itself.

      & yes, recognise what gives enjoyment & enjoy to replenish & keep going...

      Extend to: wash others' cars so to never run out of cars ;)

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