How do you cope with your aches and pains?
Watch this postMany of us have a constant challenge managing daily aches and pains, caused by a variety of health issues, such as arthritis, osteoarthritis, spondylitis, fibromyalgia, gout and many other conditions. This is a place where we can share our concerns and support for each other, so feel free to get chatting about any issues which you feel you would like to share ….
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Aches and pains come and go for me too - why not explore other options like complementary therapies - for general wellbeing as well as specific pain.
Doctors have their own tools - referral to surgeons, medication, injections and referral to physio; physios in the NHS these days seem limited to assessment and giving exercise - which is great for body maintenance - if you do the exercises, that is; surgeons will operate - that’s what they are trained for after all.
Taking responsibility for one’s own health seems the way forward - nutrition, sensible intake of alcohol, and then explore what else is out there that may or may not help - but if you don’t try - how do you know?
Thank you.
If I stop taking them all the pains are back, so I just carry on.
Interestingly, my vet recommended the hydrochloride version for my dog. He said it was more effective for both dogs & humans but as always ask your own health professional before trying anything new.
My husband was having cortisone injections into his shoulder but since taking Glucosamine every day has not required any injections.
It may not work for everyone but it's worth a try, you do need to take it for about 2 months before feeling any benefit.
However my two grown up daughters with children of their own seem to not accept it and either think I'm exaggerating ( I wish I was ) or that it's because I'm a little overweight, I'm currently on long term sick leave from my job as a mental health nurse and occupational health are supporting Ill health retirement, I feel so frustrated and useless.
I am currently supposed to cure arthritis, osteoporosis, Parkinson's disease and chronic depression. I try to keep going. I can still drive, thank goodness. It is my lifesaver. I then get criticised for going out too much. I get frustrated that I cannot do DIY and gardening and have to pay someone.
Sometimes I feel like giving up, the pain is excruciating. BUT NO ! they will not win. I will fight to see my one and only Grand daughter. She is wonderful.
Good Luck to you all
Anyway, finally went to the Docs, who ran lots of blood tests and sent me to see a consultant.
Just been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, Pernicious Anemia and severe depression. So basically I'm a miserable cow who aches all over. I'm trying to see a light at the end of the tunnel, but so far it is a very dim pin prick.
I lost my husband Thanksgiving Day. He passed at home. I just thought some new friends might be helpful
I can empathise with your physical pain as I have recently had to retire through Ill health and in pain day and night with numerous physical complaints.
I hope your granddaughter is a good girl and not giving you any trouble, although being a thirteen year old girl is probably problematic in itself for her as most of us remember the hormones and moods kicking in.
My thoughts are with you do you relate well with her and do you have any family support, I so hope you do.
I,m not sure if this is the correct place for this question but please bare with me.
Both my husband & I have arthritis and we are considering getting a spa/whirlpool bath, Can anyone give me any information as to their helpfulness Please. Also any info on the best pace to look for which type is best.
Thank you in anticipation.