Arthrits OA

belbrooke07

Hi my name is bel, i have had arthritis since my teens but as i have got older, im now 30 has got worse i have had to hip replacements one is jus a night mare an wish i had never had it done, i have had spinal surgery an is awaitin another bk op this yr.
im looking for people to catch up wiv about there arthritis an how they deal wiv it as they have got older.
would love to hear from people
Belxx

hileena111

Hi Welcome to the foroum
Or should i say the mad house
I cant help with having arthritis when younger....I'm 65 nw and have had it for about 10 years.
Got OA in hips, spine, ankle and neck
Had one hip replacement, was due a second one but they are trying to figure out whats wrong with my back before doing it.
I have kyphoscoliosis as well.
At the moment I have a fractured pelvis...OK thats agony but its not chronic and will eventually go away.
There will be others along to help and just ask if you have any questions
I'm going off line now
Love
Hileena

stickywicket

Welcome to the forum, belbrooke07.

I'm not sure that dealing with it as you get older is really any different from dealing with it when you're younger - meds and surgery really. Plus good friends, and interests that don't involve arthritis and which arthritis can't really mess up. For me, No 1 is cricket but, if I can't get to a match I can always watch on TV or listen on radio. I used to play the piano: now I listen to others playing. Just basic learning to adapt, I guess.

From time to time, bits pack in and other bits get shoved in. Not ideal but better than the alternative.

If you like more info on back surgery, try asking specifically about this. I know some here have had it. Best of luck.