severe arthritis

Try to research about the acupuncture procedures and if that can help you to relieve the pain. Wishing you all the happiness. God bless you.

Last night I had a really bad time with the arthritis. After working an 8 hour day (in retail) I went out to dinner with friends. While out, when I stood up to use the restroom I had severe pain in my knee. It had me in tears! Once I got home I checked my knee and it was swollen to the size of a softball!! I was in such pain, I could not even sleep. I have come to realize I can not walk as much around work as I used to, otherwise I pay for it in pain! I had walked 9000 steps in 8 hours at work. I know the doctors say exercise and walking is good for you, but that is not the case for my knee! Thankfully today I am feeling much better, even though there is some pain still it is not nearly as bad as last night. Thanks for listening to me ramble.

This constant weather change has had me hurting pretty badly. Most days I am in minor/moderate pain, but at times the slightest movement of my knee has me in severe pain. I am baffled on how the smallest move can put me in so much pain.

I have arthritis in my legs as well but not as bad as you do. I was told by a doctor when i was 16. I dont remember what kind of arthritis it is though. I know how you feel cause it bugs me alot. There are some days that i try to go on walks just to get out of the house and exercise. there are days that i can go and walk down the street just perfectly. There are days that its all i can do is walk. Its Just really annoying.

Thank you for the support. It makes it hard to move when my knees do not want to work properly. It gets frustrating when the smallest movements send me into orbit sometimes. I'm just thankful the weather has been so decent here in MI otherwise I would barely be moving! *here's hoping I didn't just jinx myself* I wish with all the medical knowledge out there, there was something that could be done to relieve arthritis permanently. The doctors won't do knee replacement for me yet even though I have no cartilage left because they say I am too young. I have read they only last 10-15 years then need replaced. I would rather have the good 10-15 years than have to suffer until they decide I am eligible. Here's to hope!