OA in hip diagnosis

LadyBigFoot

Hello everyone, I am so happy to have found this supportive group🙂. I have just been diagnosed with severe hip arthritis and it has turned my life upside down. I can no longer run, walk any distance or take part in my previous lifestyle. This is negatively impacting my mood but I’m trying anything I can to try and improve the condition. Would be grateful for any help🙂

chrisb

Hi @LadyBigFoot  

Welcome to the versus arthritis forum. 

You have recently been diagnosed with arthritis in your hip and are trying to come to terms with the implications upon your lifestyle and wellbeing. You’re in the process of identifying what you can do to improve your situation and would like to receive any advice from forum members. 

If you haven’t already visited our website you may find these articles useful:

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

 

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/exercising-with-arthritis/

 

I hope you receive some useful feedback which helps you manage your situation. 

Best Wishes

ChrisB (Moderator)

Fran54

Hi @LadyBigFoot

Like you I have just been diagnosed with Osteoarthritis in my right hip ( I already have it in my right knee ) and understand how you are feeling. Have you been referred to Physio for specific exercises for the hip? I find that some days are harder than others but feel a lot better when I have done my exercises. Also some form of distraction can help. I like doing jigsaws ( started doing during lockdown ) and although I cannot do as much walking and gardening as I used to I find that just pottering in my garden for about half an hour helps me mentally as well as physically and I also enjoy listening to the bird singing. Apart from that a bit of retail therapy and a coffee and cake can also help wonderfully.😊