Advice needed

lovetowalk
lovetowalk Member Posts: 2
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Hello all, I have just been diagnosed with arthritis of the left knee. I love to walk and fear it will be the end. I see all the adverts for creams/supplements/braces. Do any of those work and are worth buying?

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  • claudsl
    claudsl Moderator Posts: 214

    Hi @lovetowalk and welcome to our friendly online community.

    Sorry to hear you have been diagnosed with arthritis. Are you being started on any medication? A knee support might help with walking. Here's an article on arthritis of the knee, hopefully, you find it useful.

    Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee | Knee pain | Versus Arthritis

    All the best, Claudia

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  • lovetowalk
    lovetowalk Member Posts: 2

    Hi, I am taking Naproxen and using Voltarol gel when at work.

  • noddingtonpete
    noddingtonpete Moderator Posts: 1,435

    Hello @lovetowalk good to hear to have medication, is the Naproxen prescribed? Make sure you follow instructions as it can upset stomachs.

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