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| amarya |
on Mon 19 Oct 09, 12:17 AM to amarya's blog.
pain and not in a good way..im finding it harder and harder to manage the pain from osteo arthritis...its a vicious circle...i need to exercise to lose weight but the pain is too much...joints are swollen and sore...i wish itr was just one area of my body but its all over...any suggestions would be greatfully received
amarya xx
| 19 Oct 09, 12:35 AM harley_quimm UK, 4 yrs |
Swimming. Takes the weight off you, so you can loose weight easier. Tis what I have to do.. but y'know I have no motivation to go swimming. Child of Chaos. | ||
| 19 Oct 09, 12:39 AM amarya UK(EH), 9 yrs |
too embarrassed to go swimming | ||
| 19 Oct 09, 1:18 AM GoddessSharon 4 yrs |
Are you on any pain meds?? If not then I recommend tramadol and paracetamol as they work well together.Maybe ask doctor to refer you to a pain management clinic.I have a long term illness & pain is one of the symptoms I get.It can drive you crazy if you get no break from it.Big hugs for you xx | ||
| 19 Oct 09, 1:21 AM GoddessSharon 4 yrs |
Have you thought of maybe getting a exersize bike so you can do if you feel up to it? Or there any may things for sale in the chemist to help with weight loss.For example exersize ball,skipping rope,tread steppers,or even the battery operate belt thing that works the muscles for you.Ankle weights etc.wear around house whilst your doing housework | ||
| 19 Oct 09, 1:31 AM amarya UK(EH), 9 yrs |
mobility is a big prob at the mo...im on pain meds...they work but only take the edge off | ||
| 19 Oct 09, 2:04 AM druidic UK(DD), 12 yrs |
Has your doc referred you to a physiotherapist? They may be able to assist you. FIFE & TAYSIDE MUNCH | ||
| 19 Oct 09, 7:55 AM River_Deep UK, 6 yrs |
I hope this does not sound as rude as it will look on page but 15 seconds from the changing rooms to the pool versus lowering the pain you are in? I know which one I would chose! If it helps, I used to be a life guard and we see all shapes, sizes and mobility in the pool. You may not 'stand out' as much as you think you would. All the best RD xx It is not what you say or do but the way you say or do it Edited 19 Oct 09, 7:56 AM by River_Deep | ||
| 19 Oct 09, 8:32 AM Sadist_UK UK(SY), 7 yrs |
I've had a similar problem (added 3 stone in eight months) after cancer surgery. I've just been prescribed Gabapentin. It 's a epilepsy medication, which changes the neural synapses (or something). They have greatly reduced the pain I was having and am now starting to exercise again. They do have strong side-effects though. | ||
| 19 Oct 09, 8:40 AM Sunhillow 7 yrs |
hi amarya, When was the arthritis diagnosed & what tests did the doc do? As if it's affecting all your joints & you have pain everywhere I was just wondering if it is in fact rheumatoid arthritis, not osteo arthritis. Sorry if this has already been ruled out. Also, could you maybe ask your doc to refer you for some hydro therapy? All the best and hope you are able to access something that will be more helpful than just the pain meds you have at present. xx ~ If you must pick the lesser of two evils; choose the one you've never tried before. ~ | ||
| 19 Oct 09, 10:17 AM amarya UK(EH), 9 yrs |
i slept awkward last night too now..and my shoulder has gone that horrid frozen way...no hydrotherapy pools anywhere near...yep done the physio stuff..yes its osteo...blooming god is def a man lol...i will be fine..it could be worse...Druidic need some of your thoughts and healing...x thanks everyone |
