Working through pain

[TrueBlueTerrier]

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ARTHRITIS is the biggest cause of physical disability in the country.

It is a painful disease that affects about 10m people of all ages – it does not exclusively affect older people.

But although arthritis is relatively common, this condition is still widely misunderstood and is often dismissed as just 'aches and pains'.

World Arthritis Day tomorrow will cast its spotlight on employment.

An Arthritis Care survey found that 34 per cent of people with arthritis who are aged 18 to 64 say they struggle to cope at work.

Staying at work can prove particularly challenging for people who are in regular pain, but, with the right support, they can remain in their jobs.

Employers play a key role in improving the working conditions for employees with arthritis.

We are calling for employers to sign up to our Employers' Pledge, which is available to view at arthritiscare.org.uk.

Employers who are already supporting our pledge include BT and the Royal Mail Group. By signing the pledge, employers are committing to make a positive difference for people with arthritis at work.

Our recently-updated Working With Arthritis booklet provides information on how to stay in – or return to – work.

People with arthritis can get their own copy of this booklet by calling our free and confidential helpline on 0808 800 4050, from 10am until 4pm weekdays. They will also be able to discuss any concerns they may have about work.

I urge readers to get in touch for information and support.

Neil Betteridge,
Arthritis Care.

[stokes11eg]

Ha. Ha. so Royal mail have signed a pledge? My, they really do care about their staff's health.

[belle smith]

Ha. Ha. so Royal mail have signed a pledge? My, they really do care about their staff's health.

What does the pledge say....WALK faster and stop slacking

[mazza111]

Yeah or do light duties for a couple of weeks until it's better....... Back out to your 23 blocks of flats the week after

[not me]

medically retired a bloke from our DO just last week for arthritis

[smokerjim]

I took a pledge once, to give up the drink...I was so pleased with my fortitude, I got the first round in!

[DGP1]

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There are over 100 different forms of arthritis[1][2]. The most common form, osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease) is a result of trauma to the joint, infection of the joint, or age. Other arthritis forms are rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and related autoimmune diseases. Septic arthritis is caused by joint infection.

The major complaint by individuals who have arthritis is joint pain. Pain is often a constant and may be localized to the joint affeted. The pain from arthritis occurs due to inflammation that occurs around the joint, damage to the joint from disease, daily wear and tear of joint, muscle strains caused by forceful movements against stiff, painful joints and fatigue

I know I've been tested for rheumatoid arthritis because everytime I complain to the doctor about my knees he always gets those tests done

They completely ignore the swelling around the joints though

[Stormproof]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthritis

There are over 100 different forms of arthritis[1][2]. The most common form, osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease) is a result of trauma to the joint, infection of the joint, or age. Other arthritis forms are rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and related autoimmune diseases. Septic arthritis is caused by joint infection.

The major complaint by individuals who have arthritis is joint pain. Pain is often a constant and may be localized to the joint affeted. The pain from arthritis occurs due to inflammation that occurs around the joint, damage to the joint from disease, daily wear and tear of joint, muscle strains caused by forceful movements against stiff, painful joints and fatigue

I know I've been tested for rheumatoid arthritis because everytime I complain to the doctor about my knees he always gets those tests done

They completely ignore the swelling around the joints though

No arthritis for me yet. Ask me in 5 years

[POSTMAN]

I've got this and i'm gutted,also worried for the years ahead.

[stokes11eg]

Yip-it's a very painful condition--reminds me of the joke--'when actions creak louder than words' most of my joints make thay horrible sapping sound--like bullets popping off!

[DGP1]

Yip-it's a very painful condition--reminds me of the joke--'when actions creak louder than words' most of my joints make thay horrible sapping sound--like bullets popping off!

It's really amusing to me when my knee clicks when walking, the look on peoples faces when I tell them what it is

[belle smith]

Yip-it's a very painful condition--reminds me of the joke--'when actions creak louder than words' most of my joints make thay horrible sapping sound--like bullets popping off!

It's really amusing to me when my knee clicks when walking, the look on peoples faces when I tell them what it is

My knees click really loudly, have done since i was young...does that mean i have athritis?

[stokes11eg]

Yip-it's a very painful condition--reminds me of the joke--'when actions creak louder than words' most of my joints make thay horrible sapping sound--like bullets popping off!

It's really amusing to me when my knee clicks when walking, the look on peoples faces when I tell them what it is

Just wait until your hips start clicking too. I sound like a rusty robot now-- I click and go ooh or ouch all the way round the walk.Flip--and I used to be so fit!

[DGP1]

Yip-it's a very painful condition--reminds me of the joke--'when actions creak louder than words' most of my joints make thay horrible sapping sound--like bullets popping off!

It's really amusing to me when my knee clicks when walking, the look on peoples faces when I tell them what it is

Just wait until your hips start clicking too. I sound like a rusty robot now-- I click and go ooh or ouch all the way round the walk.Flip--and I used to be so fit!

Yep got that too and the ankle too but not as good as the knee clicks ......................the hip one can be bad though because when that goes I have to stop and try to relax the muscles around it to be able to walk properly again.

[stokes11eg]

Yip-it's a very painful condition--reminds me of the joke--'when actions creak louder than words' most of my joints make thay horrible sapping sound--like bullets popping off!

It's really amusing to me when my knee clicks when walking, the look on peoples faces when I tell them what it is

Just wait until your hips start clicking too. I sound like a rusty robot now-- I click and go ooh or ouch all the way round the walk.Flip--and I used to be so fit!

Yep got that too and the ankle too but not as good as the knee clicks ......................the hip one can be bad though because when that goes I have to stop and try to relax the muscles around it to be able to walk properly again.

WELL--I bet you don't have clicking elbows--I do! And the old neck is starting to creak and grind! so there! Snap. crackle and pop!