hello

jan8787
jan8787 Member Posts: 16
edited 3. Nov 2009, 18:38 in Living with Arthritis archive
can someone tell me if osteoarthritis is the same as cervical spondloysis of the neck as i have had people say it isnt.
i have fibromyalgia as well but just need to clarify this. i was told by arthritis care that i have osteoarthritis in my spine but i told him it was in my neck.
sorry iam just a bit confused
thank you
jan

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

    I hope this does not confuse you even more. Cervical spondylosis is a 'wear and tear' of the vertebrae and discs in the neck. Osteo arthritis is also called wear and tear by some medics.

    Look after yourself,
    Elna x
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  • minky67
    minky67 Member Posts: 2,328
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Jan,in a quick answer yes.
    Osteoarthritis is the same thing.i have OA & cervical spondylosis.Its just another way of DXs OA some where else.Spinal.
    I also have Fibromyaglia.costochroritis(sp) & a prolapse disc at L4/L5.
    Im early dx of fibro but 2yrs plus on OA(some times they DX it as wear & tear)It all gets so confusing.
    But the Fibro did explain all the wide spread muscle pain.CFS & IBS.
    Ive changed meds too,gabapentin,Tramadol.then carried on with amtripyline,diclofens & amtripyline.

    debs

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