What kind of pain do you endure?

Poll - Total Votes: 8

Back pain

Knee pain

Emotional pain

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In my mid 40's, I woke up one morning when my legs were stiff and I can't walk. There's an excruciating pain to any slight movement that can twitch my face making me scream in frustration.

I called my brother who was just a few blocks from my house to send me pain reliever. I took it and slept for 2 hours, thinking I might not ever walk again.

Surprisingly, everything was back to normal after waking up like nothing really happened.

Last year in August, my left knee got swollen and it was aspirated. Still on medication that gives relief but still painful. Been 8 months...

Sigh. I hope this ends so I can function normally.

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meggie · F

I woke up once at 3am and couldn't walk. Got diagnosed with arthritis and try to only take the medication when I'm in bad pain, as the side effects are not good. I do wear very comfortable wide fit trainers that have a very springy sole, and they help me stop limping and really cushion my step. I buy them online from Fitville.

1PrivateHannah · 51-55, F

@meggie we have the same condition.

Ohplease47 · F

@meggie consume more alkaline foods and way less acid...like most junk "foods"

meggie · F

@Ohplease47 my diet is very good. I don't eat junk foods or even have deserts.

Ohplease47 · F

@meggie look up hi alkaline foods, most ordinary good foods are still more acedic than alkaline

Which is mostly veggies and some select grains

meggie · F

@1PrivateHannah I find exercise helps a lot. If i sit or lay in bed for too long it becomes more painful.

1PrivateHannah · 51-55, F

@meggie that's true! I also do some sitting exercises for the knee.