Re: Joint Pain
Best thing is to see the Doc. Doglover. It's no fun struggling with an arthritic condition, but there is quite a lot that can be done. When I was just over 40 I was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis and I thought it was the beginning of the end of my active life, but it wasn't and I'm still poddling on and doing things I want to do. So, definitely go to your your GP and see what can be done to help you. Best wishes. RenaRe: Joint Pain
Of course the doctor is always the best idea, but you might want to look into glucosamine/chrondroitin or green lipped mussel extract meanwhile. I can only speak for myself, but mine is in remission; have been using them for years and very rarely have a flare-up. It's in the thumb joints in both hands.Re: Joint Pain
Are you sure it's arthritis lass? I'm not going to volunteer anything here because I'm not a doctor, but you should definitely pay a visit to yours.Re: Joint Pain
Bridget darlin' - as others have already said - yes you need to talk to your GP and start the investigative process. This will mean X-Rays, MRI scans etc, etc.Re: Joint Pain
I'm sorry to contradict you Mollie, but the worst kind of arthritis is rheumatoid, which my wife had, this resulted in her having 3 knee joint replacements, as well as shoulder and wrist joint replacements, I have osteo, and while at times it is very painful, I can cope with it, I use an ibuprofen gel, which is prescribed for me, I used to take naproxene , but suffered too many side effects with it, so just pain killers (Co Codamol) and the gel, The complaint comes from old age, as well as your working life dependant on what you did for a living, (I was an outdoor worker for a long time as well as a HGV and PCV driver,) so pressure on knee joints has caused a lot of grief, walking does me good, but I have to pick my days, Dog lover If you still have a dog, let him or her be your guide.
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