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laceypuppy
laceypuppy Member Posts: 6
edited 27. May 2009, 05:43 in Say Hello Archive
Hi im Debbbie age 34 married 4 kids a dog and cat. I look after my gran who has M.S. i have just discovered Ive arthritis of the spine. went for a xray of my back for something completly different was shocked to be told i had this. first reaction was its an old person disease. ive been referrrred to physio and an orthopeadic surgeon so thats another waiting list or 2 to be on.ive been having back trouble for years am on painkillers im scared incase i may end up on crutches ect as im a keen camper and walker and my back is already making this difficult as i keep having to sit down to ease the stiffness and pain for a few minuets.before continuing on. id love to hear from others who suffer arthritis of the spine.Thanks Debbie :D

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  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    laceypuppy wrote:
    Hi im Debbbie age 34 married 4 kids a dog and cat. I look after my gran who has M.S. i have just discovered Ive arthritis of the spine. went for a xray of my back for something completly different was shocked to be told i had this. first reaction was its an old person disease. ive been referrrred to physio and an orthopeadic surgeon so thats another waiting list or 2 to be on.ive been having back trouble for years am on painkillers im scared incase i may end up on crutches ect as im a keen camper and walker and my back is already making this difficult as i keep having to sit down to ease the stiffness and pain for a few minuets.before continuing on. id love to hear from others who suffer arthritis of the spine.Thanks Debbie :D

    Hi Debbie

    Welcome to the site. Why don't you post your thread on the Living with Arthritis forum where I expect you will get a good welcome and hear from others with spine problems. I too am suffering with sciatica and have been for 7 months so fully understand about the "having to keep sitting down" to ease the pain. Thank goodness for me the pain is intermittent but I know all about it when it appears!! The physio agreed with me that I have a horrid spine :(

    Look after yourself,

    Luv
    Elna