Saw a very nice doctor this morning at Hebden, where I'm becoming a familiar face, and he explained arthritis to me! Osteo arthritis which is what I have, apparently, is really just good old wear and tear which we all get with age! So I have some anti-inflammatory pills and some other pills to protect the lining of my stomach from the effects of the said anti-inflammatory drugs! I am to take these for a month and then I can have an x-ray to see what is going on in my knee!
Now then, anyone else suffering the effects of osteo-arthritis, ie anyone of around my age who has joint aches and pains with differing degrees of severity - if you want to be pro-active and ward off the oncoming painful effects, here was the advice I was given:
1. Don't smoke (OK there! :-) )
2. Watch your weight (oops...moving swiftly on...)
3. Reduce the amount of alcohol you consume (........!)
4. Be active and exercise (I try, I try...)
So, I really am going to make a determined effort with 3 of the above and try not to be too smug about the 4th!
Good for you Beverly, above all don't let it get you down- if you keep occupied with other things that need your concentration you can put pain at the back of your mind. It really does work even if you don't believe me at first - it takes practice!! Love Pam xxx
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