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Your questions on joint care and joint pain have been answered by the consultants from Spire Healthcare

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Teacheranne Mon 21-Jun-21 12:12:43

I have severe arthritis in both knees, confirmed in X-rays in 2013 which showed little or no space between the bones. I now take two tramadol and two paracetamol three or four times a day but am still in severe pain with every step I take. I have to use a walking stick ( or two) to walk although I can only manage a few steps without my back starting to ache as well. I cannot stand still so shopping is out of the question - thank goodness for the internet!

I would like to know if there is a stronger painkiller I can take in order to gain some pain free mobility so I can exercise again and lose weight, I am very overweight now.

Also, I was told when having injections in my knees that, even though I have private medical insurance, it was highly unlikely that I would be able to have knee replacement surgery at a private hospital as I am too high risk and might need interventions during the surgery from other teams such as cardiac or anaesthesia. Is that true, that a surgeon would only do the operation at an NHS hospital with access to specialist support?

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Charleygirl5 Mon 21-Jun-21 12:10:18

Mr Mc Donnell- I am aware that a THR can dislocate post-surgery if the hip is flexed to 90 degrees. Is it possible to have a deeper lip in the acetabular section to stop this because it would be next to impossible to use a stairlift post-surgery?

Thank you

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Luckygirl Mon 21-Jun-21 11:42:00

I had a right hip replacement about 7 years ago. The gain from this has been that my hip no longer locks in place. However, there has been no gain pain wise. It is extremely painful and has been from day one. I still have all the original pain, plus stabbing pain in groin which began after surgery.

Scans and x-rays have been done and it has been established that it is structurally sound. However, it is not functionally sound. I have been told there is nothing to be done and that it is just bad luck.

If it were bursitis, then a steroid injection cannot be done because of the presence of the prosthesis and the danger of infection. Other than that painkillers are the only option. I cannot take morphine derivatives (I have Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction) nor anti-inflammatories (I am on Rivaroxaban), so paracetamol it is - and it does not kill the pain.

My personal theory is that a nerve was tweaked - but who knows? Is this to be the rest of my life or does anyone have any bright ideas?

Thank you.

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Calendargirl Mon 21-Jun-21 11:34:23

My DH has a painful knee, GP has prescribed paracetamol and ibuprofen rub for osteoarthritis.

Not keen to start on a constant painkiller route.

Will turmeric capsules help?

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LucyBGransnet (GNHQ) Mon 21-Jun-21 10:02:28
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We all get aches and pains from time to time. When you feel these in your joints, it can quickly ruin your day. Keeping our joints healthy and pain free is important so that we can continue to comfortably enjoy everyday activities that bring us joy and keep us active. With this in mind, Spire Healthcare has brought you a panel of experts who will be on hand to answer your questions about looking after your joints.

Here’s what Spire Healthcare has to say: “Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom, with 39 private hospitals and eight clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. Working in partnership with around 7,500 experienced consultants, Spire Healthcare delivered tailored, personalised care to almost 750,000 inpatients, outpatients and day case patients in 2020.

The Group’s well located and scalable hospitals have delivered successful and award-winning clinical outcomes, positioning the Group well with patients, consultants, the NHS, GPs and Private Medical Insurance providers. 90% of Spire Healthcare’s hospitals are rated ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC (or the equivalent in Scotland and Wales).”

Want to find out more about who will be answering your questions? Read about the panel of experts below:

Dr Gerard Sinovich
Dr Gerard is a Consultant in Pain Medicine, Chronic Pain and Anaesthesia. He is an expert at assessing and treating a range of different pain conditions and symptoms.

Mr Stephen McDonnell
Stephen is a University Lecturer in Orthopaedics at the University of Cambridge and Consultant Knee and Hip Surgeon working at Addenbrookes Hospital. His current practice is aimed at knee pain and arthritis, knee replacement surgery and the management of hip arthritis and hip replacements.

Mr Chris Gooding
Chris is a Consultant Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge. He specialises in general orthopaedic surgery with a specialist interest in hip and knee surgery, specifically lower limb joint replacements, revision hip replacement surgery and sports injuries.

Perhaps you’d like to hear tips for treating joint pain or you’d like to ask if certain diets, exercises or alternative therapies could help you manage your aches and pains? Or maybe you’d like to know more about when and why you might need a joint replaced? Whether your question is about recognising arthritis, recovering from joint replacement surgery or supplements that can improve joint health, post it on the thread below. The expert consultants from Spire Healthcare will be back in July to answer a selection of your questions.

Everyone who shares a question on the thread below will be entered into a prize draw where one lucky Gransnet user will win a £200 voucher for a store of their choice (from a list).

Thanks and good luck!
GNHQ

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