Oa in Symphisis publis

Kaycee42

Hello and thank you in advance for any help you can give.

I went to my doctors yesterday to have plantar fasciitis injections and decided to raise the fact that I had recieved a letter saying I have moderately advanced osteoarthritis in the pelvis. Now I had presumed it was in the sacroiliac joint as I have been receiving treatment for that for many years. However, the doctor just said well we all get osteoarthritis and that it was in my symphisis pubis. Well to say I was shocked is an understatement he just said look it up. And there is the issue when I look it up it seems to only bring up different types of arthritis in that joint. He also said it had nothing to do with my sacroiliac pain which I found odd surely if the front joint is loose then it can affect the back joints. Sorry this is long I am just confused and wondered if any one has any info on osteoarthritis in the symphisis publis area please.

Many thanks

frogmorton

Ouch @Kaycee42 ! that does sound painful.

https://community.versusarthritis.org/discussion/52488/hello-i-m-newly-diagnosed-and-new-here

https://community.versusarthritis.org/discussion/52301/has-anyone-else-got-pelvis-osteoarthritis

Hope these links help

Take care

Toni x

Kaycee42

Thank you

Looks like there is not a lot of info out there for this but thank you

frogmorton

https://community.versusarthritis.org/discussion/comment/691374#Comment_691374

Thanks for your reply @Kaycee42 I am not helplines just an ordinary member like you hopefully they can help you more.

Take care

Toni x

helpline_team

Hi Kaycee42,

Thank you for posting on the Helpline forum. I am sorry to hear that you have osteoarthritis (OA) in your low back and pelvis in addition to plantar fasciitis. I hope the injection in your foot has given some relief of pain. It is good that you had the opportunity to ask your GP about the osteoarthritis (OA) in your pelvis.

Frogmorton has given a helpful response to your post. Unfortunately, we don’t have any information specifically about osteoarthritis (OA) of the symphisis pubis. This bone is at the front of the pelvis and, as you rightly say, the sacroiliac joint is at the back.

It sounds as if it would be good to talk things through further with your GP to review your pain medication and explore treatment options. Referral to an orthopaedic specialist may be worth considering. The right kind of exercise a little and often, eating a healthy balanced diet and maintaining a healthy weight can all help to make a difference to how you feel. You could also ask your GP about a physiotherapy referral for exercise advice.

I hope you find the information given below of some help. 

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/osteoarthritis-oa-of-the-hip/

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/managing-symptoms/

If at any point you would like to talk things through informally and in confidence, you are welcome to call our Free Helpline on 0800 520 0520 weekdays 9am – 6pm.

Best wishes,

Fiona, Helpline Advisor