Knee arthritis

[Snooky]

And travelling has become a pain; stuck standing in airport queues.

I can't give any advice on getting your knee sorted out, but all airlines and airports should offer assistance for anyone with mobility issues, and that includes not being able to stand for long periods.

Get in touch with your airline a week or two in advance and they should make arrangements to help you. Failing that, you can always ask when you arrive at the airport.

[woody1]

I can't give any advice on getting your knee sorted out, but all airlines and airports should offer assistance for anyone with mobility issues, and that includes not being able to stand for long periods.

Might have to do that if it's still taking hours to get through EU border controls next time we travel. Although will feel a bit of a fraud compared to people in wheelchairs etc.

[ladymuck]

Might have to do that if it's still taking hours to get through EU border controls next time we travel. Although will feel a bit of a fraud compared to people in wheelchairs etc.

If you need help, you need help. You're not a fraud, you're managing a condition. Lots of airports are putting place self service wheelchairs although finding them is harder work than it needs to be. You can pick one up, usually from assistance hubs but sometimes they're in more useful locations, and drop it off at the gate or airport exit.

[NotAllThere]

Yes to the injections, no to the the NSAIDs for anything but the worst pain on occasion- they mess with your stomach and the doctor should prescribe a PPI (eg. Lansoprazsol) to prevent damage to your stomach lining.

Basically, it’s all delaying the inevitable of an operation that will enhance the quality of life, so don’t be such a wuss.

Paracetamol doesn't mess with your stomach. It's ibuprofen and it's relatives that need PPI. And in this case, he's talking about topical cream which certainly doesn't affect the stomach.

I have arthritis in my hands and sacroiliac joint. If you don't do anything, it gets worse - it's just wear and tear - but you can halt the progress with certain exercises.,

[cojak]

I don’t think that paracetamol is an NSAID. It’s a done thing that some older long distance hikers take both of an evening after eating, to ensure a comfortable nights sleep.

[NotAllThere]

I don’t think that paracetamol is an NSAID. It’s a done thing that some older long distance hikers take both of an evening after eating, to ensure a comfortable nights sleep.

You're right. It's non-steroidal, but not anti inflammatory. After exercise I have taken ibuprofen before going to bed.

[sadkingbilly]

You're right. It's non-steroidal, but not anti inflammatory. After exercise I have taken ibuprofen before going to bed.

I've been known to take rum before bed.

[Snooky]

If you need help, you need help. You're not a fraud, you're managing a condition.

Definitely this.

Sure, others will have more severe conditions, but airports and airlines are generally happy to help out anyone who finds the "normal" process challenging. I have long COVID and get very easily exhausted, I've looked into it and I could get assistance and potential security/check-in fast track if I told them I needed it. Fortunately, it hasn't come to that yet.

[courtg9000]

Definitely this.

Sure, others will have more severe conditions, but airports and airlines are generally happy to help out anyone who finds the "normal" process challenging. I have long COVID and get very easily exhausted, I've looked into it and I could get assistance and potential security/check-in fast track if I told them I needed it. Fortunately, it hasn't come to that yet.

The airports and airlines are generally quite helpful in my experience with the exception of Ryanair and I have heard horror stories about Air India and American. Hotels are a hit and miss affair (Honorable mention to Premier inn, here) but UK stations are the worst especially the large ones.

[DoctorStrangelove]

I've been known to take rum before bed.

Many years ago with impacted wisdom teeth I took gin and paracetamol. Out like a light. .

I am a doctor, just not a medical one..

Probably "Don't Try This At Home" applies. .