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Do You Know We Should Not Avoid Our Pain In Joint,Neck or Back?

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MarkCooper123
MarkCooper123

Avoiding any pain can lead to serious health issues. If you are having pain in your joints you can get help from specialists.  

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  • BettyE
    BettyE MarkCooper123

    Posted

    Having suffered with OA for more than three decades I'd certainly like to think that help is at hand but with a couple of honourable exceptions the help seems to be painkillers.

    Exception one is the OT who prescribed splints for my painful wrists. All I have to do is remember to put them on and they are bliss. Lawn mowing.  Slicing the bread ready for freezing.  Vacuuming.  Changing the duvet cover. 

    Exception two are the neck exercises from ARC which mean I can still reverse my car. Too old to have learned to use wing mirrors; they were optional when I passed my test!  Otherwise I find that keeping moving is my best option.

    Contrary to the experience of many, I have not found the hot summer any comfort at all and every change in the meteorological indicators my bones protest.

    Pin killers make me feel sick so I'd rather have the OA pain. 

    If anyone has better answers I'd be very glad to hear

    • pauluk60
      pauluk60 BettyE

      Posted

      hi BettyE that seems about right betty PAINKILLERS I AM DESPERATE to get someone to take interest and explain what is happening to me   i am scared of exercises it seems to either make it worse or start flare off  all they say is loose weight exercise or painkillers these flares are coming thick and fast   the last one almost broke me  sore sore went on for over a week could not stand up so betty i am not helping but i an in similar position as yourself if that helps
    • MarkCooper123
      MarkCooper123 BettyE

      Posted

      Well said. Suffering from OA from three decades is a very bad experience. I know It must be so hard to move. I think we should workout regular. Working out everyday functions our joints easily. Actually, I avoid eating painkillers. It is a bad idea I guess. I joined recently Carolina sports and spine. They have the best team of pain management doctors and I called them at their office in Wilson, North Carolina. If you are nearby this place you should visit: you can check the website: carolina sports and spine

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    • MarkCooper123
      MarkCooper123 pauluk60

      Posted

      I think you should not eat painkiller it is harmful to our body if consumed regularly.
  • ganeshortho
    ganeshortho MarkCooper123

    Posted

    Agreed with you advise, Hemiarthroplasty & total hip replacement for fracture neck of femur rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, secondary osteoarthritis, AVN etc. Shoulder arthroplasty & elbow arthroplasty for traumatic & degenerative ailments are the procedure performed for these kind of pain.

    • pauluk60
      pauluk60 MarkCooper123

      Posted

      hi all trying to keep up to date with all this DONT FANCY OPS UNLESS REALLY NEEDED i just had small flare bones creaking aches unpleasant to move So had to take painkillers which have done job paracetamol ibuprofen and nefopam and seem to have controlled it well so will stop nefopam and ibuprofen not supposed to take ibuprofen but if it needs to be taken down it goes just seem to get one thing right  then something else crops up hypos water works at least falls have stopped only inside  and in bath but that was my fault on my own    i just fit snugly in bath would have had to dismantle bath if anything broke trying to see if i can get bungalow tosuite my needs but wife likes her home so will go with what she says owt for quite life  but can get the better of you if it starts to look like 4 walls and window gazing WHEELCHAIRS  BUT so far luckily puledl back from brink  nowt wrong with fingers just getting that lot off my chest sos for going on about my probs but seems good place to grumble well heres to the magic pill cure all    wifes just had rolling stones vid on telly he makes you sick jumping about stage like that  only joking keep it up mick while you can all best everyone
  • Guest
    Guest MarkCooper123

    Posted

    Many people adjust their normal activities to accommodate the pain caused by inflamed joints. Others opt for surgery to replace worn out body parts like knees and hips. Untreated, arthritis can lead to depression.

    The sooner you can start physical therapy after symptoms of arthritis begin, the more likely you’ll be able to maintain strength, prevent permanent joint stiffness and preserve or increase strength in the surrounding muscles.

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