osteoarthritis of the spine

joegreen
joegreen Member Posts: 2
edited 16. Sep 2009, 14:38 in Living with Arthritis archive
hi my names joe 60 years old married for 39 years l have osteoarthritis in the spine hips and knees l am in severe pain of my spine and hips l cannot walk far as the pain from my spine afects my hips and legs l had a spinal decompression 6 months ago but my walking is still very painfull the next step with the hospital is to have injections in my hips to see if it stops the pain if it dosent it means the pain is still coming from my spine and will be a major opperation with a bone graft on my spine

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  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello, Welcome to the site. I'm so sorry you are in such pain. I have OA in my hip and spine, but not as badly as you by a long way. It must be very frightening to think you may face such a big operation, but maybe the injections will work and you'll cope without it!

    At 60 you are still young, to have so much pain, and loss of independance, I hope you have lots of people to help you. I expect someone who has had the op will be along soon and be able to give you more information than I can. Good luck, Love Sue#
    I hope you find this site as useful as I do, its good to discuss things with people who understand.
  • kathbee
    kathbee Member Posts: 934
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    HI Joe

    Welcome the forum, you will get a lot of support
    and advice from the folks on here who are so
    caring and helpful.

    Sorry to hear you have so much pain.
    Hope they can do something very soon for you to
    ease it.

    I have RA and OA and have just been seen by a
    Spinal Specialist and I too have problems with trying
    to get around and dreadful pain, I am 65 yoa.
    But as yet I havent had any treatment on the spine or
    hips and neck area, which are giving me grief.

    Hope you get some help soon, keep us informed
    of any progress wont you.

    Kath
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Joe :D

    Welcome to the site. I have oa too. Snap! I am sorry to hear that with the pain from your spine you cannot walk too far. Let's hope the injections you will be having sorts you out. :)

    We all try to support one another on here with help and sympathy so you have arrived at the right place to meet others who all know what it is like to have arthritis in its many forms, to a greater or lesser degree.

    Let's hope you do not have to have this major operation. One step at a time aye?

    I look forward to seeing your name on the site again soon, either asking questions, helping others or on the chitchat zone for some lighter entertainment, should you so wish.

    Please pass on my best wishes to your wife. 39 years is a long time. We are up to 33 years. :D

    Luv
    Elna x
    The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.

    If you can lay down at night knowing in your heart that you made someone's day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day.
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    welcome sorry u r going through all this pain it does take for ever to get there but sure they will help u in the end .good luck keep in touch
    val
  • sharmaine
    sharmaine Member Posts: 1,638
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Joe
    I'm sorry to hear about your pain. I hope that soon you will get some relief from it.

    I have OA in knees; hands and right shoulder but hearing your story has made me wince.

    I'm sure someone on this site will be able to share their experiences with you. In the meantime a very warm welcome to you.

    Take care and I hope those injections help soon.

    With kind regards
    Sharmaine
  • tanith
    tanith Member Posts: 175
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Joe and welcome to the forum.. I too suffer with O/A and had spinal surgery 9yrs ago for nerve impingement , not so serious an op as you seem to need though but it did do the trick painwise, unfortunately my Right hip then deteriorated and I needed a Hip-Replacement 5yrs ago and with my Spinal O/A , wrist, knees and hip I had to take ill-health retirement at that time.. the Hip replacement was very successful but now 5yrs down the line my other hip and knees and ankles have decided to join the club it seems never ending..
    It is hard to pinpoint the area thats causing all the pain I hope they manage to do that when you have your injections.. and fingers crossed its not coming from your spine as spinal surgery is not something to be embarked on lightly .. but as you say the pain is almighty if its not contolled good luck and please come and let us know how you are getting or ask any questions you may have..
    Our worst times are always our best lessons.
  • vonski
    vonski Member Posts: 1,292
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Joe

    Welcome to the forum. Sorry you are having so much pain, I really hope they can sort some sort of relief out for you very soon.

    Hi Alan Good luck tomorrow, what about and MRI or CT scan? Where have you been hiding? I did ask about you a while ago.

    Love
    Vonski x

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