I have been on Voltaren SR since 1984 - in varying doses but sometimes in quantities that were not acceptable and well over the maximum. This long span of nearly eighteen years, had my Doctors and me very worried because, as you know, Voltaren although very effective for those who can tolerate it, has an alarming capacity to ulcerate and perforate the stomach lining - more often than not, resulting in instant death due to peritonitis.

I have had innumerable operations on both my hip joints over the last twelve years which initially had severe secondary osteoarthritis as a result of congenital bilateral acetabular dysplasia. Because of infection caused by medical negligence, the total hip joint replacements have since had to be removed for long periods and then replaced several times.

As you can imagine, I have remarkable levels of pain tolerance due to having enormous pain since being a young child. However, with the high levels of pain I had recently with a spacer inserted in my hip joint, I could not stop using Voltaren and everything was becoming intolerable. I could not sleep or sit for very long.

When Jill Rushton asked to see me about the Klass Vaki for people with fibro in August 2001, I could only speak with her for 20 minutes, as I had pain in my neck and shoulders going through to my eyes and causing severe migraines. Within 2 days of using the Moulded Seat cushion at my computer - the headaches had gone and so had my neck and shoulder pain. I then decided to try the Body Support at night. At last, I could lie in bed for longer than four painful hours without having to get up!

The reduction in pain was so great - I threw away my painkillers - the anti-inflammatories - the NSAIDS. I quickly learnt I was O.K., as long as I used my Klass Vaki supports. I revert back to the pain & problems immediately when I have a 2-3 hour meeting where I must sit on uncomfortable chairs or else have to do simple exercises like getting in and out of cars or walking for short distances.

My doctor is delighted and so am I because I am no longer using the painkillers and I no longer have bad days where I feel gritchy through pain and lack of sleep. I will be taking them into hospital for my upcoming operations. It has become imperative I use these supports as they have increased my quality of life more than anyone could comprehend.

Warm regards.
Jacqueline
Auckland, New Zealand

Medical Bone/Joint Conditions
Jacqueline has     Rheumatoid Arthritis
                          Osteoarthritis
                          Ankylosing Spondylitis
                          Degeneration & Loss of Spinal Discs
                          Right Total Hip Joint removed
                          Left Total Hip Joint replaced