Hi, which knee are we talking about here - the left or the right? If it is the knee awaiting knee replacement then options may include a steroid injection or a Synsvic injection into the joint if appropriate. Your orthopaedic surgeon/rheumatologist could advise on this after looking at the xrays and...

hi,

looks like you need a fresh look at your symptoms.

early morning stiffness around the shoulder +/- pelvic area which improves as the day goes on is typical of PMR.

Did you get a fantastic response to steroids?

Consider speaking to your GP again/second opinion.

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Sandeep

hi,

have you tried a Lidocaine or BuTrans Patches? Acupuncture? Tens Machine?

Please discuss options with your GP

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Sandeep

hi,

various options here.

Swimming exercises, Gabapentin, Pregabalin - you will need to discuss with your GP the best options for you

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Sandeep

hi,

there are any new drugs on the market, some of which can be given by syrup, other by injection.

Please speak to your local Rheumatology team to discuss your best options

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Sandeep

Hi,

OA and RA can affect all these joints.

Has your doctor considered a joint injection if your op will be more than 3 months away?

Hope that helps

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Sandeep

Hi,

Baricitanib is a new drug used in RA.

It can work very well, and is well worth a shot.

Any one drug may not work in an individual.

There is no method of predicting this.

I would go with your Rheumatologists recommendation.

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Sandeep

hi,

assuming this is simple OA, then keeping the joints active and consideration to Glucosamine can help.

If you have joint swelling in addition then you may need alternative medication.

Have a review from your GP in the first instance.

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Sandeep

hi,

there are various options depending on severity of symptoms:

SI joint injections, Gabapentin, Lidocaine patches, physiotherapy, acupuncture, TENS machine etc etc

Your GP would advice the best option for you.

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Sandeep

Hi,

general muscle strengthening and keeping active is the key. Control weight. Good mattress and pillow.

You can also think about glucosamine which may help in some forms of OA.

Thanks

Sandeep