General Chat

Hi Donna, I have to agree it's a right pain, I've never found that food makes me any worse, but I know people that have had their lives transformed by a change of diet, so it's got to be worth a try! I've has RA since I was 37 (52 now) It's not a ball of laughs, but I'm a firm beleiver that there is more to life than pain! I get the impression that you could be the same. I won't bother listing the multitude of pills I'm on, but I'm also on a waiting list for some injections, (different ones to you) Hope yours come through soon. Keep cheerful......Suex

hi strump just seen this hubby has arthritis as well ...hes been on voltarol retard for years ...but the side affects are telling on him ...he is often in agony with his stomach.....hes tried ordinary p/killers but no good so he just puts up with feeling sick .....hes still working he has it in ankles knees and his knuckles have been swollen all week some times hell wear magnet bracelets even bought him the in soles was told ginger was good for it i can see what people are going through ann xx

Im now seeing my GP to see wat we can do!!

I have had arthritis in my neck and shoulders for about 12 years now, was actually told I should not be on a computer for more than 2 hours at a time - haha, didn't know about this board eh? I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia for some years too and last year was told I now have osteo arthritis in both knees and the big toe on my right foot. Try not to take ibuprofen which was prescribed but this colder damp weather is taking its toll at the moment. I was out to buy a pair of shoes yesterday and they all seemed to press on the joint of the toe with o.a. - so painful I had to give up and come home. When the rheumatologist told me about the o.a. she told me to take 1500mg glucosamine daily together with ginger tablets - I take two 550mg daily ginger root. Usually stock on on both these when they are on special offer at H and B. I also take cod liver oil capsules. Don't know if they help but again, I don't know if I would be worse without them!

hiya all . i feel for you in pain. i am 58 and i feel great, but i take glosoamine, and omega 3, and i swear they do help. i speak as i find so give them a try x

what a good idea, do the tablets take away the hangover? i think it would just give me another pain to concentrate on and the trying not to be sick

Donna, I,m with Len on this or I think I ,am get P***ed and hope tablets take away a hangover;;;; Im 54 so only 14yrs older;; mine been here since car broke down 7yrs ago lol Now I depend on it;;B****dy thing If you dont laugh you cry. Babs x x x

i know how your feeling my shoulders neck and back are aching today again, have been last few days actually, my wrists are affected, and ankles, apparently its not athritis though, fybromialia

Along with the drugs, ive tried heat pads, TENS machine, to be honest, the only thing that has helped me is acupuncture, but its costly. Im hoping the injections will help?? Today, having had loads of pills, im in less pain, but it doesnt ever go.....i get on my own nerves lol No one would ever know im in pain when they meet me......you learn to live with it i guess.

Commiserations, Strump. I too have arthritis and know how painful it can be. I also have polymyalgia rheumatica, to keep me cheerful. Mind you, I'm almost twice your age but being retired I am able to snooze in the daytime if I am awake at night. Carol. Although I have had a couple of heart attacks, my GP has me on Celecoxibs, up to 200 miligrams a day (as well as cortico-steroids). They're great for pain relief - and hangovers. len

I know how you feel, I have it in...my shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, back, hips, knees & ankles, I know that sounds a lot, but the pain moves to different joints almost daily, mostly now it is my right sholder and right hip, I am back on my crutch to help me walk, as I keep falling over, when my hip gives way. I know I have met a lot of you, and seem to be ok, but I take Ibruprofen (spelling) to ease it to a manageable level, but this is going to be a bad winter, that is why I am suffering so much, and that is why you are suffering as well. Bev

I have it in the joints of both of my index fingers terrible pain first thing in the morning. xxhugxx

I'd rather die than not be able to eat tomatoes....... I have said it a few times on here, but it is worth repeating. Invest in an electric heat pad. They are about £15 /£16 and they are like tiny electric blankets, you will get one in ARGOS. I have two now, they are so good at easing pain, that I have given them as Christmas presents to friends! Go girl, treat yourself. Deanna X

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

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!

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.

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!!

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 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

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