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@johnbishop

Hello @beckiw814, I have osteoarthritis in my knees and joints. I also have degenerative disc disease but just have more aches than pains with the exception of the advanced degenerative arthritis in my right knee. I was also on prednisone twice for two occurrences of polymyalgia rheumatica. I think physical therapy helps somewhat. Exercise is key to keeping your joints from getting worse (just my opinion).

Has your doctor mentioned or discussed physical therapy?

John

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beckiw814 | @beckiw814 | Sep 22, 2018

@johnbishop They said to see the pain management doc and that he may want me to do physical therapy. I am in so much pain today that the thought of exercise or therapy would be too much right now. I am on so many meds for the arthritis, high BP, neuropathy and high cholesterol that it’s rediculous. Physical therapy, the right kind, has to be next. I thought a hot shower would help me today but it didn’t and now I’m exhausted. I am only 51 yrs old and this just stinks. I hAve always enjoyed my gardening but with my left hand so numb and painful I cannot even do that right now.

My mom passed away in July and I have gone downhill since then. Going to counselor for that but not helping much so far. I do like the counselor so I am hopeful.

Thanks,
Becki

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