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Pamela Oakley

Posted Wednesday, September 02, 2009 10:11 AM

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Hello there, I can't get used to the idea that I've also got OA in my spine as well as my left hip. My consultant recommended that I have steroid injections again before I see him next August. I told my partner about what was said at my appointment he tries to make me feel better in myself by making me laugh. I would like to get in touch with other sufferers with the condition.

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Grandpavan

Posted Wednesday, September 02, 2009 12:23 PM

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I hope you are seeing a board-certified rheumatologist because at your age OA is unlikely except as a result of an accident. However, there are many kinds of inflammatory arthritis somewhat like Rheumatoid Arthritis that do affect the spine. These include Ankylosing Spondylitis and Psoriatic Arthritis. I'm not medically trained so I suspect there are other types of arthritis that affect the spine. If you do have any form of inflammatory arthritis you need to see a specialist. If you do and are not comfortable with the diagnosis or treatment, see another specialist until you become comfortable. I hope you get effective treatment. God bless.

Age 82, diagnosed RA 12/2001, married since 1952, 4 sons no daughters, 4 grandsons 1 granddaughter. Doing well on Methotrexate and Remicade.

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Ruth13

Posted Tuesday, September 08, 2009 3:24 AM

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I'm now 40, but have had OA along with the RA and fibromyalgia for several years. Usually OA at our age is caused by an injury, but mine is in the knee I DIDN'T injure, so who knows? Have you tried a glucosamine/chondroitin supplement? It worked for me until I had an allergic reaction, and my brother swears by it. Worth a shot. Good luck

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Athena I.

Posted Monday, September 28, 2009 4:05 PM

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I understand how shocking it is to discover Arthritis and be young. I myself am 29, I have Arthritis through my spin, hips, hands, feet, shouldrs, knees, and well seemingly every where. At first my Arthitis was baffling, to myself as well as my doctor. How can a person my age, without injury have this condition? It turns out that I have Ehrlers-Danlos Syndrom, a rare genetic disorder. My joints slip in and out as well as hyper extend. This repeated joint stress, over several years has resulted in wide spread Arthritis. I am not suggesting that this is the reason you have Arthritis, but perhaps there is still a piece of the puzzle that is missing. I am pleased to hear that your partner supports you in any way they can. On a hard day where I was in tears over the loss of many things in my future, my boyfriend found the song from the wedding singer, I Want To Grow Old With You, he sung it to me because it says "I want to make you smile, whenever you're sad, carry you around when your Arthritis is bad. All I want to do is grow old with you..." The ones that make us smile when we are feeling sad are the "keepers" Good luck to you, I hope you find out the missing piece to your puzzle.

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Bette44

Posted Wednesday, October 28, 2009 11:31 PM

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Hello Pamela,

I have osteoarthritis at 45 that started 4 years ago. Mine is an inflammatory type of osteoarthritis. I know it sounds like a oxymoron but per my DR it is just like RA without the joint damage. I have flares where my joints swell and turn hot and ache. When I say joints I mean knees, wrists, hands, feet, ankles, hips, neck and back, and sometimes my jaw! When I flare I also have severe fatigue. Bear in mind that I also have Fibromyalgia. I am currently on a regime of Plaquinil and Savella. Both are making loads of difference in pain and fatigue. I would strongly advocate for going to see a Rhuematologist for a definitive diagnoses. It has made a world of difference for me. In the mean time, hang in there. Hot showers, ice packs and Naproxen are some stop gap measures.

God bless and keep you,
Bette

Current DX: Inflammatory Ostearthritis (apparently this is not an oxymoron), IBS, Fibro.
Current Meds & what they are for: Plaquinil (arthritis)Triamterene/Hctz (decrease water retention), Dicyclomine (IBS), Ropinirole (Restless Leg), Lexipro (AntiDepressant), Allopurinol (Uric Acid Reducer), Lortab (Pain), Flexiril (Muscle spasms), Savella (Fibromyalgia), Omeprazole DR (decrease stomach acid), Naproxen Sodium (Anti-inflammatory), Omega 3 Fish Oil (anti-inflammatory), Super B-Complex, Concentrated Black Cherry (Uric Acid Reducer).

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