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Arthritis in the knee

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  • November 22, 2013 at 5:17 pm #20248
    Adey

    Hi all – just been diagnosed with possible arthritis in the rh knee 🙁 wondering if anyone else out there suffers with the same problem and what they/you do to help ease the pain (mine is constant but bearable)
    I’m currently taking Glucosemine/Chondrotin and barrow loads of Ibrophen

    cheers

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  • November 24, 2013 at 6:02 pm #763875
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    Adey

    thankyou Nigel and Peter for
    thankyou Nigel and Peter for your input, really is appreciated – also taking Glucosamine/Chontrotin complex which does seem to help – so frustrating because i felt that this year could have been my best year ‘on the bike’ (bearing in mind im 53) i realise there is no ‘miracle cure’ its just finding the ‘balance’ – i certainly dont want to give up cycling

    November 24, 2013 at 5:41 pm #763873
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    peterben

    I have suffered with an
    I have suffered with an arthritic hip for possibly last 30 years (now 56 years old) I have ridden to some extent during most of that time and am now increasing my mileage. I have taken Glucosamine since it was first mooted and feel sure it has enabled me to go this far. I seldom take Ibuprofen due to it’s adverse stomach effects. Try ice packing the knee after a ride and take Turmeric daily (available as a tablet) for it’s anti-inflammatory effects. High cadence should help due to lower stress through the joint. Do not take a doctors advice as a matter of course, after all they hand out statns because they are paid a bonus to do so even though they are effective in only a small number of cases. Lastly, the more I ride, the less my hip pains me! Surrounding muscle becomes stronger and supports the joint. Keep riding!

    November 24, 2013 at 11:56 am #763871
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    northstar

    60-80 miles is not excessive.
    60-80 miles is not excessive.

    November 24, 2013 at 7:11 am #763869
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    NigelSign

    I have arthritis in my left
    I have arthritis in my left knee and have been told I will need a replacement in 2-5 years. When I asked the consultant about cycling he said so long as it was not excessive. I asked 60-80 miles? That’s excessive he said!
    Well I had a considered think and as cycling is the only time the knee does not give me pain at all I decided to carry on.
    I have just started Glucausamine sulphate so don’t know if that works yet. Ibuprofen does not touch the pain for me and it is painful 24/7 the worst at night or walking. I am hoping my Dr can suggest some good pain killers that don’t have the aforementioned problems that might go with Ibuprofen.
    Look on the Arthritis UK web site they have some good articles and seem to agree that excercise can be beneficial.
    The trouble is your arthritis and mine might be completely different re pain, cause, outcome so it is a very personal issue.
    Good luck!
    Just as an aside I ride at 90-100 rpm normally and often go up to 110-120 on the turbo trainer without a problem

    November 23, 2013 at 7:43 pm #763867
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    Adey

    cheers matt – just bought the
    cheers matt – just bought the ‘devil’s claw’ gel 👿 will give it a go!!
    yeah – i realise ive got to cut-back with the ‘profens’!!

    November 23, 2013 at 11:11 am #763865
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    Super Domestique

    Interesting comment about the
    Interesting comment about the fs.
    My year of groin pain, traced to hip problem, really started showing up after riding full sus. It just seemed to spark things off.
    Not the cause, but rather than help it hindered.

    I’ve also cut back the ibuprofen, as I found I was gettingbursts of palpitations when relaxed (ie. Watching tv, sitting reading, etc)

    November 23, 2013 at 8:18 am #763863
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    mattsccm

    Try Devils claw. I think it
    Try Devils claw. I think it works for me.
    Many people will advise twiddling rather than pushing a big gear. worth a try but I find that worse as my knee moves more times and with less controlled/restrained pressure. I don’t go silly high but do keep a low cadence where possible. I also found that my full suspension bike made things worse. It boiled down to my seat being further behind the BB and I was scooping the pedals more. the road bike is much better and moving the seat forward helped to a small extent.

    November 22, 2013 at 6:15 pm #763861
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    Adey

    thanks mike – yeah, im well
    thanks mike – yeah, im well aware of the ibuprofen issue 😉 … but they seem to be more effective than cocodamel etc . Also tried the ‘volterol,,’ route but i could clear a tube a week!!

    November 22, 2013 at 5:55 pm #763859
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    mikeh126

    I suffer from the same –
    I suffer from the same – arthritis of the RH knee – and find that cycling, and Paracetamol (occasionally – as and when) helps a lot – so far.

    A word of warning though – taking Ibuprofen ‘by the barrow load’ – and particularly long term – raises Blood Pressure ‘significantly’.

    If they’re prescribed by a doctor, though, I presume he’ll monitor your BP regularly.

    Mike

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