my diagnosis was not what I expected

succotash
succotash Member Posts: 83
edited 20. Jul 2012, 04:49 in Living with Arthritis archive
Well I had my hosp apt today.
As I have been diagnosed with OA in other joints he was treating me for OA of my knees when I had a big flare up.

The specialist had other ideas. My xray came back with no evident signs of OA of my knees at all but he did examine them and came to the conclusion that I have Patella tracking disorder.

I have just given it a quick google and it seems I tick all of the symptom boxes.

There is no magic pill or operation to cure it, just specific exercises to strengthen the muscles around my knees and to avoid activities that cause pain. That is going to be difficult I have to say because most things cause the pain.

Thank you for your advice and support on these boards you have been great but not sure I really fit in here any more. :cry: x
How come I'm over the hill and rapidly going down it, when I don't even recall reaching the summit?

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  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Of course you 'fit in', herestinker. If nothing else, you do have OA in other joints. I'm sorry, I know nothing about patella tracking disorder but I do hope the exercises will do the trick. Wouldn't that be wonderful?
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    please feel free to stay it does not matter if you have it or not you are in pain and we understand that also the need to exercise joints also we love having a broad range of people posting keeps a balance i am so glad you do not have oa in your knees but sorry it nothing easy sorted good luck with the exercises they do help val
    see i found it lol
    val
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi
    Feel free to stay......I cant help you with that.....never heard of it and its too early to google :lol:
    But you do have OA in other places dont you??????
    You could say I have kypho scoliosis, possible spinal stenosis, epilepsy BUT I also have OA in other joints.
    You stay!!!
    Love
    Hileena
  • mig
    mig Member Posts: 7,154
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    You stay with us even if it's for your great name.(((()))) Mig
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    You fit. You fitted when you joined and you still fit. You fit beautifully. 'Nuff said.

    As for the new disorder, it may not seem as bleak as it first appears. (This is me trying to help. :oops: ) I reckon that the specific exercises will, in time, help to strengthen the muscles and that should have the welcome 'knock-on' effect of reducing the pain when you do the things that currently hurt. I hope so anyway. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • succotash
    succotash Member Posts: 83
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thank you for replying, you are all very kind.
    Yes I do still have OA in my hands and ankles and am thankful that my knees are not OA. I will have to learn to manage the patella tracking, its not going to go away and I am told it can lead to arthritis too!

    The pulling sensation I get around my knee is the tendons that have been stretched, they could be released a little and they could also clean up my knee cap and tendons, trimming away any fulffy bits (yuk)

    First is a scan and a visit to the physio then back to see the consultant.
    phew!
    How come I'm over the hill and rapidly going down it, when I don't even recall reaching the summit?
  • diamond
    diamond Member Posts: 396
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Of course you must stay hopefully things will improve with your knees when you start doing the exercises to strengthen the muscles.x

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