Osteo. down right side

Hi Dian, I wonder who diagnosed this?  Doesn't sound like the osteoarthritis I have if you suddenly became aware of pain only on one side of your body.   My experience has been that it's a "wear and tear" problem i.e. rough insides of joints rubbing against bone where cartilege has worn away.  It starts in one or two joints (could be anywhere) and gradually other joints may or may not be affected.  The rubbing of unsmooth joints causes inflammation hence the pain.  I have it in hips, ankle, knees, hands and now my shoulder/neck is starting to creak and be painful.  Of course there are loads of different types of arthritis and I hope you've been tested for rheumatoid.  I think it's odd that osetoarthritis should suddenly affect only one side of your body.   The current advice in the UK for osteoarthritis is to keep moving as much as possible.  As you move the joints get lubricated and the pain is eased.    If you haven't had blood tests I would ask for them although I do know that some arthritis type problems like fibromyalgia are difficult to diagnose.    Join your local Arthritis society where you'll get lots of advice about supplements (I don't think any of them have really been proven to be effective) and other ways of easing the pain like heat and ice.  Muscle building is also supposed to help e.g. strengthening thigh muscles helps knees and you can do these sitting down.  Also some people are affected by diet e.g. too much acidic fruit, meat etc.  Currently I take Turmeric (the latest "wonder" supplement) and rose hip capsules when I remember but I can't say they've done anything to help me on the other hand would I be worse without them?  I understand fish oils and glucosamine are pretty much a waste of money. Good luck (I know it's a very irritating problem(s) and I could scream sometimes with the effort of trying to do something) and keep moving those joints as much as you can even while sitting.  

Hi Dian ive had oa 4 along time now im 47 ive had left knee replaced half at first then it took out then whole one last year on same leg had it done last jan the oa is all over my body only place its not is my head & face I actually went 2 a walk in doctors last nite as I was in extreme agony as I am waiting 4 right knee 2 be replaced & my leg is bowed so I am rocking upon walking My right hip needs replacement to but my surgeon wont do it at moment because of my age I am on Naproxen & paracetamol & amitriptyln but because of the tightness in my joints on right side last night they have put me onto codein which when waking this morning has reduced the pain alot its just O feel really giddey & tired I also buy coconut oil & mix in a pot with drops of black pepper oil which I rub into my legs feet & hands when pain is really bad which helps alot I find water aerobics really helps and swimming 2 I hope that helps u x