Have Been Diagnosed With Arthritis In Both Feet

[emmie]

i knew about the osteo arthritis in the knees but this is news to me
i went for a scan and found that the lumps on top of my feet are
arthritis based. i wonder does anyone else have this or similar, and can help with some sort of pain relief. Do you get anti inflammatories from the doctor or from a chemist?

[emmie]

i wonder if Sqad is around, perhaps he can advise.

[Mamyalynne]

I'm sure he'll see this Emmie. has the GP not offered any pain relief following the result of the scan?

hey know your other meds after all.

[Mamyalynne]

^ They know

[emmie]

the results of the scan won't get back to the GP for another two weeks, i suppose i can call them and ask if there is anything i can take that doesn't interact with the meds i currently take.

[emmie]

have called the surgery and hopefully will speak with the duty doctor who may be able to enlighten me with something i can take or do.

[Sqad]

No osteo arthritis affects the large weight bearing joints and what better joints to support weight than the feet.
See you GP as anti-inflammatory drugs are cheaper on the NHS.
He might suggest Ibuprofen....;-)

[katerich48]

My cousin had it in her feet... There is something called Gold that they give you for arthritis

[bookbinder]

My wife has arthritis in one of her hips. The GP prescribes Targinact tablets for her, and she says that they are very effective in minimising the pain.

[emmie]

thank you for the replies, will have to wait to see what the doctor can suggest.