Does anyone out there have osteoarthritis in their knees or ankles?

I'm having a hard time with my ankles more than my knees. They don't bother me unless I'm on my feet too long, then I can hardly stand; and the pain is pretty bad. What are you doing for yourself? I was taking Celebrex, but stopped because it got too expensive; now I'm taking Aleve but I think my body has become immune too it. I can't afford to go to a doctor and I have no health insurance. Any suggestions?

Try strengthening exercises. If you are overweight, lose weight. You can try acetaminophen (Tylenol) as well as Aleve. Be active but take frequent rest periods. Elevate your feet. Use ice or heat or both alternately. Look up arthritis on line for more info.

Try to stay off your feet! Fluid can build up around your joints and cause pressure! It is painful! Just elevate your feet and relax! If it occours Try to get in contact with an 24hour nurse! And ask questions, Other than that Please try to go to the physician!
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I have used cold before to aleve the pain. I take a frozen package of peas or mixed vegetables out of the freezer and place on the affected area. It helps because the vegetables are able to form around the area. The cold seems to work wonders. Good luck, this sort of pain is miserable, I know...
My 5 yo has it and it can be very painful for her She takes motrin and tylenol the pain She also likes to soak in a warm bath or just put moist warm towels on her knees and when they are really bad she does that warm bath then puts ice on her knees...it seems to work for her and the dr wants to to keep her off any meds besides the motrin and tylenol as long as possible
I have arthritis in my knees really bad. Just had arthroscopy knee surgery . When my knees get stiff and achy I take ibuprofen. It is a pain reliever and an anti-inflamatory. You can take up to 800mg three times a day. That is what my dr. told me. Works best for me.