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Can anyone contact me who have the same problems please? Fatigue seems to connect with inflammatory arthritis but I have not been diagnosed with it, only(!!!) osteo but, fatigue has a great part in my life and I would like to know if if anyone has the same symptoms
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bernadette20048 jane71998
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Hello Jane I suffer from Oesteoarthritis but I have just found out that is what it is well they did not diagnose it they said it looks like it is Oesteoarthritis. Fatigue has a great part in my life and this is what I put it down too I have just read that up to two thirds of people with arthritis have a condition called anemia of inflammation which occur.s when infalmmatory cytokins interfere with the body's production of red blood cells. I was diagnosed with having low white blood cells some time ago whether this is the same I do not know
sandra46547 jane71998
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I have OA in my knees, hips and back. My Orhopedic told me I need a knee replacement. I am wondering if anyone had this done with multiple areas affected by OA. If I have the "bad" knee replaced am I going to be able to walk a half block without getting exhausted? Just running the vacuum cleaner leaves me hot, sweaty and very tired.
Emolly2003 jane71998
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Jane I have osteoarthritis and also feel exhausted a lot of the time and it really gets to me at times , I have 13 year old twin daughters and it feels I do less and less with them as I'm always tired xx
philip49799 jane71998
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Thanks for the reassurance. I've been suffering fron fatigue for quite a few years and I also have a Gluten intolerance so I thought it was that.
Phil
Justali65 jane71998
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applecumble jane71998
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I too have osteo arthritis in my knees but I am fatigued all the time! I could literally go to sleep at any time of day. When I have done the smallest amount of housework I have to sit down and wait a while until I 'recover'. I also feel depressed sometimes and worry about travelling to go on holiday as I get so tired. Doctors these days are so busy I do not like to keep bothering them. I hope you can find a remedy - sometimes I think painkillers make matters worse and I take so many tablets I just want to try and get better without them. I also have high blood pressure for which I am on medication. Sorry to sound so negative and I hope things improve for you
janie03549 applecumble
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Hi, please don't apologise.sometimes it's really difficult to stay positive.I've just come back from my doctor's to find a letter waiting for me from the Neurosurgeon I'm currently under explaining the results of an MRI scan I had back in October on my head,neck and spine. Feel really upset as the letter states different findings to what my GP showed me on his computer! Letter states "Nothing worrisome demonstrated,just minor wear and tear/degenerative changes appropriate for age in my neck and that he is unable to account for symptoms I reported with respect to pain,numbness and tingling in both arms. The report my doctor printed off said I have multiple bulging discs,bony spurrs and possible nerve root compression. I want a second opinion as my knees are so painful I now need a walking stick and waiting for an appointment for steroid injections in my knees. Would love to have just one day where I wake up not in severe pain. I don't know how some of these Consultants can say you have mild symptoms when your life has been turned upside down! For anyone who thinks that arthritis is just whinging about a few aches and pains, they don't realise that it plays havoc with daily life. I have a job I like but having to stop as my pain is so great I can't stand for 8 hours or climb the many stairs where I work which I need to do for my job. I'm going to struggle financially, but have no other option.
philip49799 janie03549
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I've had the 'just minor wear and tear blah, blah.....' twice now and I'm afraid I do not accept that as I know my body and I have had differing suggestions from experienced Physios that do not fit with my MRI scans.
I am going to pursue this as I can not accept my deterioration in less than two years. I think it is sad that 'we' have to almost create a real stink before anyone takes a real interest. I am a huge supporter of health care and those that work in it but am veryt saddened that if you have the money you can get as far more investigative service instead of piecemeal snippets of advice and or diagnosis.
All the best Janine.
janie03549 philip49799
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Hi Philip,it's so reassuring to read that others are going through the same frustration over diagnosis and advice they've been given.I agree with everyone who is saying about moderate exercise as of course this is true. I used to blame all my joint pains on being overweight,and I know carrying too much weight obviously puts strain on the joints and the whole body generally,but I know several ladies who are considerably larger than myself..(I'm a size 18/20) who have no joint problems(as yet) and are in better general health than me. I don't smoke and only have occasional glass of red wine,don't eat any red meat. I still believe some if not majority of reasons I have Osteoarthritis is inherited.
philip49799 janie03549
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If you have a good leisure centre (including swimming pool and gym if possible) near you, ask if they have someone that takes referrals from the GP. We have a scheme local to here where the GP can refer patients to their local 'Gym' as part of the health promotion/support set up. A Gym Instructor, unless specially trained will not normally be adequate. There needs to be a dedicated member of staff that works with people with challenging health problems and with rehab after certain events. ops/incidents. You should then get supported advice and work programmes to suit your condition, in the Gym, or maybe in specialist groups. Something like Aquarobics may be suitable?
leisure Centre Gyms tend to be far more user friendly for the real person with ordinary bodies. They tend to have very few muscle bound blokes wearing huge leather supports and making unpleasant grunting sounds and leaving sweat all over the equipment.
Supported and monitored exercise is really important.
Do you have health walks in your area? They too are graded and led by trained people. One group will have easy grades of walk. I'm sorry if walking is out for you due to pain.
If you have the resources then a private Physio could create a programme of exercises for you, teach you how to do them and then off you go. These could be basic and to be done in the 'comfort and privacy' of your own home. A journey of 100 miles starts with just a single step and will get you confident and feeling good. It can be a real hard thing to take that first step; how do I know this?
All the very best.
REDEGRL applecumble
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lisa2512 jane71998
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Hi there, I am new here to this and wanted to give you some input...I have just recently been diagnosed with Rheumatoid & Osteoarthritis with Fibromyalgia and fatigue is one of the first symtoms of each of these. I battle it everyday along with the pain. If you haven't already I would recommend you see your Dr and have them run blood work, thats how mine came up, best of luck
maggie46883 jane71998
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Noodles (the long tubes)are brilliant for exercising. I started with one 2 years ago, at the swimming pool, and used it initially to build my calf muscle up, then when the right time came, I began to use it for a multitude of exercises in the water. Then I progressed to using 2 noodles. I have an excellent workout for 1hr twice a week. I have a book I bought on ebay, full of exercises and their benefits of using a noodle for exercise.
holly83 jane71998
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Hello Jane,
Hi Jane,
Yes I have problems also with fatigue, and from what I understand it's our bodies' natural response as we use energy to cope with the high levels of pain, day in and out. I'm wondering if you have pain and stiffness in any of your joints, whether in motion or not. That would be a first indicator. If you don't have a perfect diagnosis though, please see your primary care dr so they can run some diagnostic work to help understand the cause of your fatigue. Then, they will be better able to administer the correct treatment plan. I hope you start to feel better soon and get the help you need.
loxie holly83
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As others have commented, our body has to work hard to cope with continuous pain. My doctor also told me that as arthritis is an inflammatory disease, it also causes fatigue even without the pain element, it's one of the actual symptoms of arthritis, not just a reaction to coping with pain. The fatigue connected to arthritis is not just 'tiredness' therefore, it's a clinical symptom.