Reply to: Knee arthritis

[woody1]

Thet's the stuff my wife had earlier in the year. She wasn't one of the success stories.

Sorry I missed that in your earlier post. I guess it might be worth a shot.

[WTFH]

This sounds like it:
https://arthrosamid.com

Definitely worth exploring. Local anaesthetic and fast recovery time. Being laid up for weeks is one of the main things that puts me off surgery.

Thet's the stuff my wife had earlier in the year. She wasn't one of the success stories.

[Dorkeaux]

This sounds like it:
https://arthrosamid.com

Definitely worth exploring. Local anaesthetic and fast recovery time. Being laid up for weeks is one of the main things that puts me off surgery.

That's it. Well found.
Might be a good option for managing mobility and pain while waiting for a knee replacement on the NHS.

[courtg9000]

Anyone here suffer from this?

Had it for years but has been getting worse lately. GP wants to prescribe oral NSAIDs. Also mentioned hydrocortisone injections. Said I'd have a think about it.

Wondering if any of the following might help.
Topical NSAIDs eg Voltarol.
More low-impact exercise eg. cycling, swimming.
Physio.

Long-term may be looking at knee replacement but don't particularly relish this.

Anything else help?
Thanks

Im a bit late to the party on this and haven't read all the replies yet, but I have had this for 10 years. Can only walk supported now. NSAIDS will only work for a brief period. Heat however does help a bit. Everyone is different though.
Be very, very careful with the exercise and the physio. Some physios will try and persuade you that more physio/exercise is the answer when actually it is not, be careful not to fall into the trap.
The steroid injections do have quite the failure rate. One of mine failed instantly the other only lasted a few months.
In almost constant pain even with quite the cocktail of some heavy duty painkillers. (yes I have other medical conditions as well though and quite a few of those)
Been told too young for knee replacements in the past. (Only just turned 50)
Be careful with driving and medication, check your prescriptions against the notifiable medications list.

[woody1]

Another close friend has just received a new treatment, some sort of injectable coating for the moving knee parts.
I don't know the name of it, I'm afraid. It's Danish, I believe. Not covered by the NHS, and quite new. But my mate seems to be getting on well with it.

This sounds like it:
https://arthrosamid.com

Definitely worth exploring. Local anaesthetic and fast recovery time. Being laid up for weeks is one of the main things that puts me off surgery.

[xoggoth]

My bro in law's missus has had a knee op. Went well and she's nearly back to normal now.

[Dorkeaux]

Even if I was keen, unless I went private, delay would be the operative word. Woman at the boarding kennels where we take our dog had to wait 3 years for one knee and then another 2 for the other knee.

Indeed, this.
A close colleague of mine was diagnosed years ago. Very fit otherwise, but can barely walk. Both knees need replacing.
Hasn't got a surgery date yet.

But stick your hand in your pocket, you can get it done immediately. Probably by the same surgeon as the NHS.

Knee surgery has really come along in recent decades.
It used to be it was so invasive they had to time it as late in life as possible, because by the time it came around for your second you would be too old to withstand the surgery.
These days it's a lot easier on the patient, with better outcomes. They also do replacement parts!

Another close friend has just received a new treatment, some sort of injectable coating for the moving knee parts.
I don't know the name of it, I'm afraid. It's Danish, I believe. Not covered by the NHS, and quite new. But my mate seems to be getting on well with it.

[DoctorStrangelove]

Was that oral or topical?

Now you mention it: pills. I'm still using the topical: Tesco's finest.

[woody1]

Came off the ibuprofen before the other two.

Was that oral or topical?

[DoctorStrangelove]

I take cod liver oil, turmeric and glocosamine.

I stopped taking those & the knees and now the hip seem a lot more painful than they were, I'm also off the ibuprofen for the moment.

Looks like the stuff might have been doing some good after all.

Who'd have thunk?

Came off the ibuprofen before the other two.

I don't doubt I'll be back on all of it sooner or later. .

[Paddy]

I was on crutches until three months ago.
What I have learned from doctors.
Arthritic knees are normal when getting old.
Manage the pain before they become painful.
Keep exercising gently such as walking,
Keep to recommended physio exercises.
Reduce weight if possible (less stress on knees).

[malvolio]

Private or NHS? If NHS, how long did she have to wait?

Private, a couple of weeks both times. But the NHS may not be a long time either, they sub the operation to the private sector. You need to ask your doctor or local trust.

[malvolio]

osteoarthritis and rheumatoid are entirely different.
knee probs could be meniscus related, too.

I'M NOT a MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL

Nor am I. My wife is, however. And we are well aware of the difference. Sadly, the net result is the same - bone-on-bone in a load bearing joint.

But thank you for the usual pointlessly useless post.

[tazdevil]

I know nothing about knee problems but recently had the gall bladder removed. There's a thing called NHS E-Referral that used to be called 'patients choice' where you can decide where and who you want to do a procedure including going private on the NHS. Using this route is actively discouraged by some consultants and some GP's aren't clued up on it but it does work. I booked a private consultation (got the fee back on a simply health plan we have) and the consultant advised going the E-Referral route. Explained it to the GP, who at first didn't know what I was talking about, but they did the necessary and E-Referred me to a private hospital. That was actually a cock up as the consultant I saw there was an arrogant prat who was dead against people using this route! Went back to the original private consultant who booked me onto his own list at the local teaching hospital. If I'd have gone straight NHS I'd still be waiting but going the other way got my op within 6 months of diagnosis and a few weeks after the final consultation, on the NHS

[woody1]

Sorry to hear that WTFH

Mine aren't that bad (yet). Just can't walk the dog far any more. And travelling has become a pain; stuck standing in airport queues.