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ItsSam

Updated 10mo ago

Arthritis Pain at 19: Feeling Old and Helpless

My arthritis in my wrist is killing me today. I’m only 19 and it makes me feel so old. And it hurts really bad. The doctor basically told me they can’t do anything for my arthritis but take ibuprofen or Tylenol. :( any advice?

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RobertRees

1y

That's absurd, there's a fairly wide range of prescription painkillers, many non-narcotic, I only take non-narcotic ones. & I'm 2 helpful creams, well 1 is a gel - Lidocaine/Prilocaine cream (combined). & Diclofenac gel, & they may come in other forms like ointment if that's better 4u. But u need to see other doctors, because whoever told u there are was unfortunately lying, I can't imagine y, but it's just not true.
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GunpowderMilkshake

1y

There’s something you can try but it’s not instantaneous. Over the course of a week or two, you will notice a difference. Collagen. You can buy it at places like Walmart or order it online. It’s a powder supplement. It’s in a big plastic jar 🫙 near the vitamin aisle that costs around $20. You add a scoop to your coffee, smoothie, etc once a day. It helps my joint pain plus adds nutrients to help my hair, skin, and nails. I hope that helps. I still use ibuprofen sometimes but as a diabetic, I’m really not supposed to.
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Karlie2000

1y

I've just started using Perfect Supplements Hydrolyzed Collagen. It's the one my mom uses, because it dissolves really well in coffee.
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dolphinblues

1y

I use Voltaren gel and compression gloves when mine are bad. Other gel/cream options have lidocaine in them which help too. Heat packs help with the pain, but can increase swelling. I like using rice socks over a heating pad because it's moist heat. I also have carpal tunnel and cysts in both wrists on top of arthritis, so I completely understand how painful it can be. I hope this helps. 🙏
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dolphinblues

1y

You can also try Tumeric. It's a natural anti-inflammatory. I use it and can definitely tell if I run out of it. It does take a few days-weeks of consistency taking it to really tell if it helps.
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Mamaqueen

1y

You could try using a heating pad or ice pack. Also try when it’s not hurting to do wrists exercises to help strengthen it. Gels do help to they sell some that are made for pain relief. Don’t feel old it’s not you just something you have.
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ItsSam

1y

Thank you so much everyone 🥹
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GunpowderMilkshake

1y

Topically, I use the Biofreeze roll-on.
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Bakon

1y

I have tendonitis in my wrists, my mom has carpel tunnel and her mom has arthritis. Stretching helps us all to a degree. Putting your hands together 🙏 and lifting and raising them is one stretch I do a lot also holding your hand palm facing out and stretching each finger back individually. Always stop if it is painful stretch only until it is slightly uncomfortable.
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Karlie2000

1y

I'm not diagnosed with arthritis, but I'm pretty sure I have it. Turmeric helped a little when I was taking it, but I hate taking pills, so I made myself Golden Milk lattes with some fresh turmeric I got from Amazon. I shredded the turmeric and froze it by the tablespoon, and then I microwaved it with milk and spices, then added honey. I stopped when milk started triggering my IBS, but it might be helpful for you. My mom also sees a lot of benefits from taking collagen (Perfect Supplements Hydrolyzed Collagen, specifically) in her coffee in the mornings. I've started taking it, too, but it's supposed to take a while to start helping.
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zjb

1y

I feel you. As a almost 27 year old I have arthritis in my pelvis and knees. I use a walking stick...
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roseblue1

1y

I also feel your pain I have arthritis in my hands, wrists,spine and my knees and I'm starting to feel in hipe
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thrillsnchills

1y

Have they checked you for rheumatoid arthritis yet
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ItsSam

1y

the doctor told me I have arthritis from scar tissue from a previous bad break

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