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aliahmed · 7. Jul 2011, 10:47

Hi everybody
My name is Ali, I live in London,
I suffer with pain in my right knee and hip joint.
I have seen so many consultants, physiotherapists.
some say it is OA, some say it is not. I have my good and bad
days with pain. it will be nice to share views with people with same problems

stickywicket · 7. Jul 2011, 10:51

Hi Ali and welcome. I'm sorry they can't seem to get to the root of your problem but, as you can see, we're a very varied bunch on here and maybe you can find some answers to your questions. I hope so.

dreamdaisy · 7. Jul 2011, 10:55

Hi, it's nice to meet you. OA can be detected via Xray or MRI, I hope they can decide what is going in with you and soon so you know where you are. I have two sorts of arthritis, PA (psoriatic) and OA which has affected both my knees and now, I think, my ankles too: the pain in them has changed over the past few months so now they match the pain in the knees!

I had Xrays taken of my knees done in April - seeing them was a shock, bone on bone on the outside of both joints and growths too. Not nice. :sad: It isn't easy coping with the pain but I am used to it now, I am in my 15th year of this dross. DD

tjt6768 · 7. Jul 2011, 11:16

Good afternoon Ali, welcome from me too. Hope that you are not suffering too much today matey..

It can take a while to get a confirmed diagnosis sometimes unfortunately.. Best of luck though..

How that you make yourself at home on here, we are a friendly and knowledgeable bunch..

Be well Rkid.

mig · 7. Jul 2011, 14:41

hi and welcome,iwas diagnosed with ra last sept,it can take a while to get sorted,hope it happens soon for you.Mig

hileena111 · 7. Jul 2011, 16:54

Hi Ali
Welcome to the forum......i hope they get things sorted out soon....it can take a while like most people say.
I've got oA in hips and lower spine

Love
Hileena

julie47 · 8. Jul 2011, 02:23

Morning Ali

welcome to the forum

I hope today is a reasonably good day for you

Juliepf x

aliahmed · 8. Jul 2011, 16:47

Hi All
Many thanks all of you for welcoming me. I really appreciate it.
I had a good day today, not much pain.
Have a nice weekend

Ali

chile168 · 8. Jul 2011, 17:32

Hi Ali and welcome to the forum.

I had written some before but got logged out before it posted ...lol so will keep it shorter this time.

Yes it's frustrating getting diagnosed but you get there eventually. Glad to hear you had a good day and hope it continues throughout the weekend.

Eve xx

barbara12 · 9. Jul 2011, 05:07

Hi Ali
And a very warm welcome from me, the others have said it all, but I do hope you stay with us, we are a lovely bunch.
You take care

woodbon · 9. Jul 2011, 06:59

Hi, Welcome to the Forum.

You'll find it a friendly place and with lots of information and support from people who have a range of problems - some similar to yours!

If you have a good GP and can talk to them and get them on your side, it makes a lot of difference and gives you a person to explain and discuss things with. Not all GP's are like this, some people have good nurses and reumatologists at the hospital who help them. You can find out a lot here, from the experiences of others and also the Helpline, who are very good and helpful.
I have OA in my spine, neck and some other joints. I can sympathise with you about the doctors diagnostic problems, as I've been there. I'm lucky and have a great GP, who is always willing to discuss things and has referred me to rheumatology, physio, you name it and if she can think of it or I suggest it, she will help.
I hope you find this group helpful and supportive, I know I do.
Nice to meet you! Love Suexx

frogmorton · 9. Jul 2011, 08:19

Hi Ali

Good to meet you and welcome form me too to the forums.

This IS the place to come to share experinces abd tips and support so l am glad you have found us.

Love

Toni xx

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