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quirkykirsty37

Hi Everyone out there.

Just wanted to say that I have just registered on the site, as wanted to make a fresh start for 2012. I have been "living" with arthritis (but trying to ignore it) since 19 (now 37), I live in the South East of England. Married and have 2 beautiful girls 11 & 8. I have OA in both knees and have now started to have steriod injections in my hip as think that this is giving up the ghost too !! Smile and carry on !

It is really hard sometimes to keep going and postive, and was upgraded to stage 3 OA in Feb 2011. Apparently stage 4 means a new knee but at 37 / 38 not likely to happen at the moment. So if anyone has any pointers/tips etc please send them my way, and they will all be considered. Happy New Year to you all
x

dreamdaisy

Hello, it's lovely to meet you though I am sorry you have had to find us. I have OA in my knees and ankles as a result of psoriatic arthritis in those joints so I can empathise with the discomfort - it's not fun, is it? Ignoring something does not (unfortunately) make it go away but I can assure you you are not alone in doing that or in having arthritis. I too am awaiting new knees but I have to be 55 (that's easily done as the time will pass) and at least three stones lighter than I am now (hmmmm, bit of a challenge that one!) Your age should not be a barrier to replacements and be prepared to fight for them, yes? They can make a great deal of difference to the quality of life and that is the important factor. The forum is pretty quiet at the moment with the festive season (and maybe the odd hangover here and there! ) but I am sure others will spot your post and reply. I wish you well. DD

traluvie

Hi Kirsty nice to meet you..
Sounds like you have had this ghastly disease for a while now, but i think no matter how long you have suffered it doesn't make it any easier.
The forum is a great place for support, i look forward to seeing you around..xx

dibdab

Hi Kirsty,
Welcome on board. Hope that you get some help soon with those knees,pain kind of wears us down doesn't it. In the meantime, I know that the folks on the forum will give you lots of support and encouragement.

Deb x

CJHunter

Hi Kirsty, lovely to meet ya. Hope you enjoy the site and meet some lovely people, as i have, on here. The support from others is second to none.

It is not good having it for so long then realising its time to face up to it. Just because you are facing up to it means it hasnt won you are by battling everyday and carrying on and living your life.

You keep smiling, even through gritted teeth Eh Tracy!!:?:

Take care n see ya about.

hileena111

Hi Kirsty
Welcome to the forum.....hope you get some more info about your knees soon
My OA is in hips, spine, ankle and neck.....not knees ...yet
It is quiet on here at the minute but will soon liven up when we get back to normal ...whatever that is

Love
Hileena

kellerman

Hello Kirsty and welcome from me too.
Age should not be a barrier,but you do have to fight for anything nowadays.
Keep smiling and we look forward to you posting on the forum.
May

frogmorton

Hi Kirsty

welcome to the forums from me too x:-D

Lovely to meet you.

There are lots of other us on here and lots of support advice and also a good giggle sometimes x:-)

Love

Toni xx

kevinwittering

Sorry to hear of you problems. I for one can't understand why someone of your age has to suffer for so many years before they will sort your knees out instead of doing it while you can get the most out of the benefits of being more able. Think they should re-think the criteria for doing the op.

bubbadog

Hi Kirsty, Welcome to the forum, it's a great help being on the forum you don't feel alone and we try and help each other. Look forward to reading your threads!