I'm A New Member Suffering With; Osteo Arthritis + Other Problems

Hi barbara1946 could you let me know about private clinic, also are they pain block injections? Thank you

The clinic is in London Harley Street. Quite expensive it's a injection and it last between 6 to 9 months. I'm waiting for an appointment at the hospital. Just to find out if my back is due to my knee and how I walk. I will then I think try the injections. 

Hi Barbara 1946, I've had pain block injections which have to be done under X-ray on my back several times, but they didn't help at all, I wondered if these were the same type of injection, or is there another type? Really desperate as pain is unbearable and debilitating. Thanks for your help x

Hi,

I have osteoarthritis in my back and neck also degenerative disc's. I have tried a lot of different Meds. I am now on a drug called Pylexia SR. Each tablet lasts for 12 hrs and so far it at least helps me function more.

I've had arthritis for many years, as well as fibromyalgia and depression. For a long time I believed the arthritis was rheumatoid (being told, "there are over 100 types of arthritis and yours is in the rheumatoid category), but as it turns out it is osteoarthritis. It doesn't make things any better but what can you do? I have problems with accepting the severe restrictions in my daily activities. I used to be highly active, organised and efficient, now, getting out of bed is a major challenge. I have thoughts of suicide on an almost daily basis because I can't do as I could. I know as we get older, we can't do as we used to, but this is nothing to do with age; sounding a bit conceited, I am 55 and have lived with this progressively restricting disease for many years and although I am in a severely depressed state, I have a wonderful husband, a fabulous son and amazing family and friends. I know there are people worse off than me and maybe it is selfish, but I would love to have one day without pain, sorry! 

Hi madnan,the injection you have is a gel like substance .( viscosupplementation-hyaluronan injection ) at the moment I'm waiting for a hospital appointment so I can find out exactly what is wrong with me .my walking is terrible even with a walking stick . So so painful but I still make myself go out and try not to moan ,sitting I'm fine .

Can you take palexia on a regular base ? Is there side effects ? and do you get it on prescription ? 

Thank you barbara 1946, my walking is also terrible, I have hosp appt 17th Jan with another pain consultant and hoping they can help. Btw because of back and leg pain I'm getting very bent over, despite mentioning this to rheumotology consultant they just didnt comment. As Auntpol says I'd love to have one day or few hours with less pain, I'm severely depressed too xx

I agree with both of you it would be nice to have a few days without pain .please keep in touch and let me know what the pain consultant tells you .i will keep you posted at what the hospital tells me when I get an appointment . I also have days when I feel so sorry for myself and can cry .i think is this my life now two years ago I was walking ,shopping and doing all the house work with not a care in the world . My family tell me not to give up and to be positive and that's what I try and do .I make myself go out even though I have to keep stopping for a sit down . Hopefully things will get better .

Hi, I'm new here and I have osteoarthritis in my knee and ankle. I'm finding it hard to sleep at night as there is no way that I can turn on my knee that is comfortable and any movement is excruciating. The pain is so bad even just touching the area is painful and sometimes it feels as if I'm getting electric shocks as well. I have been recommended to take 2 paracetamol 500gm 4 times a day and it isn't helping much. Also to have physiotherapy for which I have to wait for an appointment. Anyone have any suggestions?