Hi

JackieH

Im 53 Diagnosed about a year ago with osteoarthritis in my neck but i also believe its in my hands and lower back to...life was great until i hit 50 then boy has it been down hill...Menopause, gastritis, Hiatus Hernia , divertulitis and OA 🙄

Brynmor

Hi @JackieH and welcome to the Online Community, its great to have you here.

Having a recent diagnosis of osteoarthritis in your neck plus a number of other medical events really does make a sudden change. Our web site has some great resources that you might find useful, such as this general page on osteoarthritis with links to managing symptoms:

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/osteoarthritis/

There is also information on gentle neck exercises that you might like to try:

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/exercising-with-arthritis/exercises-for-healthy-joints/exercises-for-the-neck/

Do join in across the Community, call in for a chat and let us know how you are getting on.

All best wishes

Brynmor