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At 62 I have hereditery arthritis affecting my hands, neck, hip, knee's, ankles, etc.
Spending part of the day cleaning vehicles, using tools, etc., and I suffer quite extensive pain for several hours, especially in my finger joints, or even a couple of days. Doing any ladder work results in knee and ankle pain, and walking or standing around on concrete or solid floors (shopping trips, etc) results in hip and back ache.
I used to play guitar and banjo, now holding down the strings is painful after only a short time, and a can't move my fingers fast enough and accurately enough for holding chords properly!
I love walking, and used to be able to walk at quite a pace all day long, not any more.
Are there others on here with the same problems, and how do you cope?
Have you found any remedies that help?
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my mum is similar she takes glucosamine and avoids certain things like tomatoes and grapefruit I think. Otherwise its just prescribed medication.
I right feel for ya cos she has it in her neck which cuts of the circulation and gives her symptons like inner ear problems like being dizzy doesn't happen very often but its a day in bed job.
I have it in my knees but the doctors and specialists were pretty much useless. Im too young apparently for them to do anything. I need to lose a bit of weight as well.
I too play the guitar and sincerely hope that it never effects my hands.
I havent tried any remidies though.
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I love walking, and used to be able to walk at quite a pace all day long, not any more.
Are there others on here with the same problems, and how do you cope?
Yes, mine seems to move around a lot. I did once have most problems with my neck but that hasn't bothered me too much for a while. Two years ago my right knee was quite bad, then last year my left knee. That improved and now my left hip is causing most problems and the knee is starting up again. Ankles and feet quite a problem too. I now have some orthotics for my shoes which seems to help this a bit.
Like you I really like walking, and I'm naturally a fast walker, but I now can't trust myself to go too far in case I seize up. Little and often I suppose is what you should do.
In the autumn my GP referred me to physiotherapy who put me through a six week 'knee class'. This was basically exercises of various kinds which I felt were really helpful and I do keep them up at home. The main coping advice I remember was to 'pace yourself' i.e. it's important to continue with exercise and jobs around the home but don't overdo it. It's all about getting the balance of exercise and rest right.
My GP is reluctant to prescribe anti-inflammatories as there is some contra-indication, and has suggested paracetamol if I need something.
Has your GP or any specialist advised you on what you could do to cope?
I have asked the GP previously. Their response is, come back when it gets too painful and we'll prescribe painkillers - Great!!!
I too occasionally feel spaced out when I have excessive neck pain. I also take gloucosamine and condroitin daily.
I find it important to be fully hydrated also - sometimes difficult if going out and away from facilities.
Any more suggestions or help!
______________________________________________________________ Michael. . . . . . When in doubt, try it anyway, and learn from your mistakes!
.......... I did - and I´m now yet another EX Marquis customer!
He who dies with the most toys is nonetheless - DEAD!
[quote="barryd"]I have it in my knees but the doctors and specialists were pretty much useless. Im too young apparently for them to do anything. /quote]
Same here ! . . I'm on glucosamine now & will see how they help [but I understand it takes a month or more to feel any benefits from the tablets
I have asked the GP previously. Their response is, come back when it gets too painful and we'll prescribe painkillers - Great!!!
I too occasionally feel spaced out when I have excessive neck pain. I also take gloucosamine and condroitin daily.
I find it important to be fully hydrated also - sometimes difficult if going out and away from facilities.
Any more suggestions or help!
I think painkillers are an important part of treatment but there are other things you can do yourself to 'manage' the condition. I'd suggest you ask your GP to refer you to a physiotherapist, or perhaps see one privately.
Arthritis Care was recommended to me, at the knee class, as a source of information and possible support. The do various leaflets too.
I think the difficult thing is coming to terms with having the problem, when you've been so used to being and feeling fit and active. I suppose you have to accept the fact you've got it without it getting you down or getting defeatist about what you can't do. I know I can no longer leap from rock to rock, or clamber onto dry stones walls and jump down the other side. But I can still go for walks, along the canal on the flat on a bad day, and up onto the moors on a better one. A walking pole helps with rough ground.
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But I can still go for walks, along the canal on the flat on a bad day, and up onto the moors on a better one. 
A walking pole helps with rough ground.
