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Can't take much more

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alifpb
alifpb

I've had knee pain for 12 yrs. Eventually told arthritis.... December had emergency xray as do painful to be told its deteriorated rapidly.

3 weeks a go it became horrendous....ive tried every pain relief going...now on morphine patches....not touching it.

I've bought myself crutches as cant walk far. Ive a leg brace but doesn't do much

I ve become so low with it....I m struggling in work....on feet for 7 hours.....

I'm on hospital list for half a knee, but who knows when that will be.

im 55 fit and healthy but im struggling physically and mentally

any help would be appreciated x

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  • barbara66703
    barbara66703 alifpb

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    Nothing is worse than constant excruciating pain. I am so sorry to hear you have to wait for surgery.

    Pain medication is also a depressant , effects emotions. Ask for anti depressant to help you thru this stage. Studies have shown that pain can cause cognitive issues and put you at risk for other injuries.

  • glennisinpain
    glennisinpain alifpb

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    omg that sounds so similar to mine except i was given the perscription of rice rest.ice.compression and elevation.....and anti-inflammatory drugs.

    i have no idea how you are managing to continue working through the pain... I'm just lucky i retired early.

    i noted your was 6 months ago and wondering how you got on?

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