Finally diagnosed with OA 10 years after symptoms began
Hi all, I’m Emma, 38 and recently diagnosed with OA which I’ve had for at least 10 years if not longer. I woke up one morning 10 years ago with no feeling in my left leg and excruciating back pain. Long story short, from then on in I collected various diagnoses in my lumbar spine & hips, and was told last month it’s all down to OA. MRI of my neck next week as have all the same symptoms there now too. Looking forward to getting involved here and getting to know you all.
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Hi @EmBayliss83
Welcome to the online community,Great to see you posting and telling us your arthritis journey of being diagnosed last month with Osteoarthritis in your spine after having excruciating pain for 10 years in your lumber spine and hips,and now to have an MRI on your neck as well ,next week.
I am sending you some links that may help you
Osteoarthritis (OA) of the spine | Back pain | Versus Arthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip | Hip pain | Versus Arthritis
Managing your pain | Treatments and self-help (versusarthritis.org)
Hope these links help in some way.Meanwhile do go on line to our forums where all the people are friendly and informative and welcoming.Please let us know how you get on
All the best
Christine
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Thanks Christine, I’ll take a look at those.
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