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Pain in joints

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andrew03448
andrew03448

Got psoriatic arthritis joints very painful on tablets. Asked for stick help me walk but doctors not interested

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  • karen69425
    karen69425 andrew03448

    Posted

    Hi Andrew, I am sorry that your Gp is not being very helpful. I was provided with a stick from the Rheumy Physio at my hospital. My symptoms became worse, and I have now purchased elbow crutches from amazon, which have been a god send, making life so much easier.I have  Psa and osteo.

    Regards Karen 

    • andrew03448
      andrew03448 karen69425

      Posted

      Thanks I will see what happens when I see consultant or if to long await get them of Amazon
  • sheila65847
    sheila65847 andrew03448

    Posted

    Hi Andrew

    have you seen a rheumatologist yet? If ñot ask for an immediate referral ; you are entitled to one. They are there experts not your GP. Sorry for asking such a basic qquestion but your query doesn't make clear go me. Perhaps I'm a little slow this morning 😕 perhaps a little more info will help me provide mores useful iinformation. Best wishes. Sheila

    If you've seen a rheumatology team. They all have a specialist Occupational therapist (OT) within them who will provide you with all varieties of equipment, some of this you make you think this is it OTT but I found to my my great sorry and reriffic pride that ì Was wrong were b very very right. If you prefer to have to top have a 0

    • andrew03448
      andrew03448 sheila65847

      Posted

      And. Don't be sorry for asking I'm waiting for appointment rheumatologist

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