Recently diagnosed

bethcg
bethcg Member Posts: 2
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Hi everyone!
I was recently diagnosed with osteoarthritis in 7 separate joints and am struggling with daily severe pain. I am trying to get back to work as I have been off for a couple of months with the pain. I feel like no one I know understands the extent of what I am going through, though I am lucky to have a good support system. Just wanted to reach out to other people in a similar situation.

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  • noddingtonpete
    noddingtonpete Moderator Posts: 1,369

    Hello @bethcg and welcome to the Online Community. We are a friendly and supportive group and I hope that will be your experience as well. On here you will find that there are many people who know what it is like and we all support each other through bad times and good.

    I recommend having a look at our website if you haven't already as it contains a lot of useful information on arthritis treatments and some hints and tips, for example

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

    and you don't mention which joints but we have info on osteoarthritis for most, e.g. for knees

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

    just use the search (magnifying glass symbol) and have a look.

    Please let us know how you are getting on and if you need any help just ask.

    Best wishes

    Peter

    Need more help? - call our Helpline on0800 5200 520Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm

  • bethcg
    bethcg Member Posts: 2

    Hi! Thank you so much for your reply. I will definitely have a look around while I’m here, I am just trying to do my best to manage my symptoms and hold on to my job. Currently I have arthritis in both knees, both hips, both sacroiliac joints and my neck. So have been having widespread severe pain. It is upsetting as I am 43 and all I can see at the moment for my future is more and more pain. ☹️

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