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HELP !! My poor Hubby might have to see the Rheumatology team soon with a view to having injections in his knees, as he has suffered years & years of pain hes got no cartiallge behind the knee caps/ Has anyone out there had injections before? We would like to know views on this please . Hes also got back problems with Osteo-arthritis. Hes dreading the whole thing. Regards Amanda
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anna79211 amanda1827h
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Amanda, it will make him feel so much better. They don't hurt that much. Just don't look. Good luck
amanda1827h anna79211
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Hi Anna,Thanks for your reply.We will see what happens,but hoping they will review his meds,as he's got a history of stomach ulcers.so can't have anything anti inflammatory! This afternoon he is seeing his physiotherapist,& we will ask her advice.Thanks again,regards Amanda
ihavenonickname amanda1827h
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Rest the joint for the first ten days. If you overwork the joint during this time you can cause damage to the joint.