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April 6, 2024
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Members overwhelmingly confirmed that osteoarthritis pain can spread throughout the body, affecting multiple joints, muscles, and areas far... Read more

Members overwhelmingly confirmed that osteoarthritis pain can spread throughout the body, affecting multiple joints, muscles, and areas far beyond a single location, with many describing shifting pain in their knees, hips, back, shoulders, ankles, and even toes. Several members shared practical strategies that have helped them manage widespread pain, including daily walking, swimming in heated pools, yoga, physical therapy with acupuncture or dry needling, pain medications like Tylenol and ibuprofen, and regular rest breaks. A recurring theme was the frustration of having doctors minimize or dismiss their pain, leading members to encourage one another to keep advocating for themselves, seeking second opinions, and never giving up despite feeling isolated or depressed.

A MyOsteoTeam Member

not yet, just my knees.

April 6, 2024
A MyOsteoTeam Member

@A MyOsteoTeam Member,
I recently went to a new physiotherapist. He massaged my hip & used acupuncture on hip.
It moved the pain I had for 11 months. It comes back but not there all the time & not as bad. I also have exercises to do.
You must not give up as I almost did. Love Josie xo

November 6, 2024
A MyOsteoTeam Member

Yes my pains moves all over my body I walk every day swim and do dance for balance . The doctor refuses to believe I am in pain and decided I was depressed everyone says no pain involved with this condition, but I have been diagnosed for years and it’s not getting any better.

April 10, 2024
A MyOsteoTeam Member

YES!

April 6, 2024
A MyOsteoTeam Member

@A MyOsteoTeam Member, I have pain in most parts of my body at different times.
I am 78 & have had osteoarthritis for about 30 years. It has caused bursitis in my right hip which is the most painful. I try to swim in heated pools, go to a chiropractor once a month, who does dry needles & physiotherapist.
I am on paracetamol & ibuprofen most days & fish oil & other vitamins & minerals.
I have to rest everyday in the midday to afternoon.
I have added you.
Cheers Josie xo

October 14, 2024

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