Your own body, what hurts today?

That sounds really rough. Don't they now have some fillers for the knees? I would hope they could cushion all joints. Where is the research?
 
Marie5656 said:
My right shoulder. Missing most cartilage in it, causing a lo;vt of issues. Getting cortizone shots...and a med to help pain. Going back in November for next shot
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I have the same thing in both shoulders. It started in the right one. But strangely, after a couple of years, it finally let up. I've learned what angles and movements work for that arm, and which ones don't.

It's worst when I'm trying to find a comfortable position to fall asleep. The best pain relief I've found is Lidocaine patches. They fit right over your shoulder and work instantly, and continue working for about 9 hours.

The last time I visited my orthopedist, who specializes in arms and shoulders, his waiting room was totally packed with people with shoulder arthritis. So you've got lots of company, Marie, if it helps any to know that.
 
Babs2u said:
I am accustomed to some pain when walking. Trying to get out of bed in the morning is another story. Everything has locked up. I have discovered that I can trick my brain. Forgive me if I have said this before. I think it is important. I grab my phone and do difficult crossword puzzles. They require complete concentration and I forget about the pain. After about thirty or forty minutes the pain has subsided and I can walk enough to get to the bathroom and kitchen.
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If it works................good!
 
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