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I have it in my spine (top of and bottom of) and one of my hips..........dear god, its giving me hell right now!!..........Last two days, all ive been able to do to get up let alone move about............im 42.........I know its common in many ages now, but my god, doesnt it flippin hurt!! Being polite lol.

I take Celebrex and Tylex, which does help, am now on a waiting list for delightful injections.........deep joy! Have been having acupuncture, great help, but sooooooooo costly.

Oh you poor thing! Hope it eases off a bit soon. Fionax

I assume its the change of weather, i just know its damn bad right now and i am beyond sleep..in so much pain. cant go to sleep so im polishing the chrome in the kitchen (as i tend to night after night)!x

Last night i was asleep by 8pm, tonight/tomorrow im still awake, so much pain, no way i can sleep! Will be an all nighter me thinks! DAMN THIS!

Have you tried taking glucosamine each day that is supposed to be a great help. Germaine x

Hi Donna I know how you feel .....i have been really suffering this last few weeks i also have it in my lower back and right hip. The only differance is i am 20 years older than you lol You are sooo young to be suffering like this. Val

Know what you mean, Donna! Sorry to hear you're suffering. It's taking hold with me now - all my old joint injuries seem to flare up when I've been overdoing things, then I'm hobbling around for ages till the pain subsides. I don't know how I've managed all these walkabouts with Gaynor Bear, but they are beginning to take their toll, so I'm glad of the rest now she's with other people. Hope you're free of pain soon. CB >|< XX

Stump, oh how sorry Iam for you,, (((hug))) I to suffer the same all over body as well as spine ;; pain in the a**e I call me. Not a lot I can say to you but just try to go with it even though you want to climb those walls. Babs x x x

Ooh that sounds bloody horrible! I have the onset of arthritis in my hips but it only plays up every couple of months. Was listening to (please don't tell anyone) Sara Kennedy on radio 2 this morning and she said they are bringing out pain relief patches for arthritis sufferers. Apparently one patch lasts 7 day and keeps you relatively pain free! Don't remember anything else about them sorry! Julie xxx

Oh Donna it sounds so painful! Get dave to give you a massage xxx

Hi Donna, Hope you are feeling better soon ((hugs)) Jill xx

I know just how you feel . I am only 48 and have had it for about 10 yrs. I have arthritis in my back and left hip and knee.I also take Celebrex and Amitriptyline. Yes the tablets do help with the pain but it never realy goes away does it? My husband is in a wheel chair due to corroded bones in his back and he has a cordial epidural every 6 mnths but the injection is very painful to have and is dangerous if they don,t get it exactly right. as it can damage the nerves to the spine .. Keep your chin up . Have you tried a TENS machine i find that works better for me . Cath

Morning Donna, hope you're feeling a bit easier this morning. Take care care hun. Jacquie xxxxx

I had Rheumatoid Arthritis when I was 36 and have suffered from it ever since. I am now 77!! so I can feel for you. In those days, Cortisone by mouth was the treatment and, although it was very effective, the side affects were horrible and it has also affected my whole life, but I don't think it is used now. I believe Glucosomine is good and I have bought some but the capsules are too big for me to swallow, so I haven't tried them yet.I try to watch what I eat because some of the things that bring on the pain are: Strawberries, Oranges or Orange juice and Tomatoes. I hope you are not in too much pain at the moment. Take care. Love from Sylvia XX

Stump My daughter has it and she only 5, she has J.C.A. is it the steriod injections you are waiting to have. Julie

I managed to get some sleep.......im sorry i moaned on so much, so many worse off arent there. Yes im waiting for steroid injections and botox! I did ask if he could do my face but no go there lol........botox helps relax muscles he says.....we shall see! Theres a waiting list of 6 months and ive been on it 3/4 months. Ive put on so much weight and that is really upsetting me!!

Are celebrex safe to take, I have had joint replacement and was given them, but my doctor told me not to take them as cox-2 drugs was found to double the risk of heart attacks and strokes. I am now in pain and take pain killers and have steroid injections.

Thanks for the info.........ill get me gun now shall i? lol Ill copy and paste it, much appreciated. I do try not to have too much dairy, red meat, coffee etc, but its so hard isnt it. And i love curry!

I think the change in weather must make it worse as i have OA hands and big toes and they have been playing up the last few days. The only painkillers they tell me to take dont really work co-codamol. I,m only 40yrs also. Star