New Here, Can Anyone Advise?

Jake

Hi all,

My GP is certain I have OA in my hip, waiting the results of X-ray. I'm 41 and have pain in groin and thigh, will I be referred to a rheumatologist or is this something the GP will manage.

Thanks

Jake

Toots

Hi Jake

Sorry to hear you're in pain x If it's OA you're suffering from, there will be no rheumatology referral, they generally deal with auto-immune issues. Your GP will 'manage' you with possible referral to orthopaedic departments. As far as I am aware, it will simply be pain management for the moment.

I'm sure someone more knowledgeable will be along shortly. In the meantime, have a hug x

As5567

Jake wrote:

Hi all,

My GP is certain I have OA in my hip, waiting the results of X-ray. I'm 41 and have pain in groin and thigh, will I be referred to a rheumatologist or is this something the GP will manage.

Thanks

Jake

OA is usually the gp only, but becuase of your age you might get a referral to a rheumatolgist just to make sure. Or at least that's what I would be asking for.

Jake

Hi Toots AS5567,

Thanks for the responses. AS5567, my age was my main concern, I've been complaining of stiffness and muscle pain for years. I don't want to be told I have OA and given a repeat prescription and that's that, I would like it investigating.

Cheers

Jake

tkachev

I was diagnosed with OA in my ankle 4 years ago by my rheumatologist (after an x ray ) and then referred immediately to a consultant to monitor for a triple fusion. I was already in the system for r.a.

I think you might be asked to have regular x rays to keep an eye on it.

Elizabeth

barbara12

Hi Jake and welcome to the forum
Its all depends on your GP mine did refer me to a rheumy...I have OA and had a THR 5 months ago now, it was later on when the groin pain started...you should at the very least have xrays done and be refereed to a consultant..they will then go through your options..ie injection in the hip ..physio or a THR

Jake

Hi Elizabeth, Barbara,

I won't be having a new hip. I just couldn't handle being immobile for so long and I hate operations, I'm just too nervous.

Cheers

Jake

dreamdaisy

Hello, it's nice to meet you and I hope we can help with information and support. I have a creaky foot in both camps, I began with an auto-immuns arthritis and the joint damage from that has led to OA in both ankles, both knees and now my right hip (thanks to the fact I don't walk very well). I have another year or so to wait for new knees - the delay of four years due to my being too young has also contributed to the ankle and hip trouble).

Having a new hip does result in three months or so of 'inconvenience' but it can also lead to a pain-free life and the other hip not being affected. I'm too far gone now, new knees won't help the rest of me so I probably won't bother. DD

stickywicket

Jake wrote:

I won't be having a new hip. I just couldn't handle being immobile for so long and I hate operations, I'm just too nervous.

As the proud owner of two THRs, Jake, I reckon you might change your mind somewhere down the line. I hope so. I wouldn't be without mine :noel:

hileena111

Hi Jake
It probably does depend on your GP.......mine did refer me to a rheumatologist........possibly because I asked for a referral to the hospital when he kept saying there was nothing wrong with my hip.....I knew there was although never thought OA........I was on paracetamol and when I went, was sent for an x ray, went back to his office and was told I needed 2 new hips......Have had one and am due to have the 2nd one in January.

Lov
Hileena

Nikkijamie

Hi and welcome

I was diagnosed with OA in my right hip last year at age 31. I didn't get any referral or support just told I'm too young for a hip replacement and there is nothing else for them to do just manage with over the counter pain killers.

Good luck let us know how you get on x

Nikki x

Jake

Thanks for all the replies.

I'm hoping my GP will refer me. He's quite young and does things by the book. He gave me a full examination and moved my leg in such a way that had me jumping off the bed. There seamed little doubt from then on that it was OA.

Anyway thanks for the helpful and informative responses. I have more questions but I'll start a new thread for them.

Thanks

Jake