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JosephineO

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02/07/2019 at 15:52

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Hello,

Depending on your condition, you can experience chronic pain in different parts of your body. Is it in your knees from osteoarthritis? In your hips from rheumatoid arthritis? Or a genral, all over pain, like with fibromyalgia?

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04/01/2023 at 10:22

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I wonder if my knee pain is more meniscus tear or arthritis which is severe. The kneecap has the arthiritis I had gel injection but that's not really working. So I am not sure which they are treating?

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05/01/2023 at 01:12

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I have osteoarthritis in many areas, but my hands cause me most grief, I cannot grip or carry anything without pain, and a burning feeling in my fingers. My doctor says not to take NSAIDB but I have to, at least ibuprofen reduces the pain, but I have angina, and stents in my heart, so take aspirin daily 75mg only. I can’t take anything morphine based, I am afraid I will lose the use of my hands, then life will not be worth living

Where is your chronic pain? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/chronic-pain/living-with-chronic-pain/where-is-your-chronic-pain-2881 2023-01-05 01:12:01

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16/10/2023 at 12:51

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I suffer with pain in my knees hips and in my arms I suffer from osteoporosis arthritis and lymphodema in my arm and hand I wear a sleeve and a glove for my lymphodema and I have to take paracetamol fourt times a day, for my osteoporosis take ironic acid one a month and calcium tablets every day if I go out I use my mobility scooter and if I want to just go round the shops I use my rolator, I try and put a smile on my face, but I am in pain a lot every day and with all my other illnesses it's quite a worry but such is life I have to carry on because if I don't then things get worse, last week I went for a shingles jab tomorrow I have my Covid and flu jabs plus now I have to have a liver function test so fingers crossed it is nothing serious, I have already had a lung function test and that was worrying but I know now I do have copd emphysema but I just have to carry on with my meds I just hope my liver is OK so please pray it won't be anything serious Tigger

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17/10/2023 at 08:42

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hi my pain is in my spine. I also have ligament damage in both I take 15/500 mg co-codamol.
I have nerve pain in my spine so it takes the edge off.

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17/10/2023 at 18:58

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At the moment it is in my knee. Had a steroid inject 2 months ago, which really helped.

But suddenly, when I turned I had terrific pain in the knee. So I've been referred to orthopedics and gor another injection.

Pain is awful, so having to take strong painkillers.

Where is your chronic pain? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/chronic-pain/living-with-chronic-pain/where-is-your-chronic-pain-2881 2023-10-17 18:58:14

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31/10/2023 at 20:32

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Fibromyalgia, where is my chronic pain or should I say where isn’t the chronic pain? It's everywhere and anywhere. Every day can be different I am definitely not alone I don’t think any one of my family are pain free each of them have some sort of pain including joint pain due to what ever. Rest, heat and pain relief as required helps.

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17/12/2023 at 12:31

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My pain is from a non healing lower leg ulcer, and I would value a solution

Where is your chronic pain? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/chronic-pain/living-with-chronic-pain/where-is-your-chronic-pain-2881 2023-12-17 12:31:04

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Can no-one help?

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I can thank the NHS for my chronic pain for the last 16 years. Damage to nerves during inguinal hernia repair. No pain killers work for the pain in my groin and upper leg . I am told by my GP Dr "grin and bear it" that there is no further treatment available. Marvellous!

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03/10/2024 at 14:28

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Hello everyone,

How are you doing today?

This seems like an important discussion since chronic pain can affect people in very different ways depending on their condition. It can range from joint pain, such as in knees or hips, to widespread discomfort like in fibromyalgia. It’s very important to share our experiences to help others feel understood and supported.

What areas of the body are most affected by your chronic pain? Have you noticed any specific activities or treatments that help soothe it?

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I’d love to hear more about what you all think!

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gmorlet

07/10/2024 at 11:58

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Sciatica can hinder everyday life a lot. I've had it for a few months, and at first tried to ignore the pain. The only option is patience unfortunately, and physio perhaps can help.

Where is your chronic pain? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/chronic-pain/living-with-chronic-pain/where-is-your-chronic-pain-2881 2024-10-07 11:58:33

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08/10/2024 at 19:33

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@gmorlet That sounds really challenging. Sciatica pain can be tough, especially when it affects daily living, but it's great that you're considering physiotherapy, it can often make a big difference over time. Have you noticed any specific exercises that provide some relief? Also, are there any positions or activities that seem to make the pain worse?

Wishing you a speedy recovery,

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09/10/2024 at 09:25

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Rolling on your back on a firm tennis ball or preferably a hard sphere for around 10 minutes helps relieve it :)

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Hi @gmorlet, thanks so much for the tip! Feel free to share more on the forum, you never know how useful your insights may be to someone going through the same health issue.

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