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Shnooks

Hi all, I have recently been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my knee and elbow, a week after turning 50!! It didn't come as a massive surprise really as I have been 'creeking' for a while now. Awaiting ortho review and have been referred to physio. I am surprised how this diagnosis has affected me mentally, I need to disassociate it with getting old.

Any advice on what to ask professionals would be really helpful.

Thank you in advance

xxxxx

Poppyjane

Hello @Shnooks welcome to the online community

Yes, it is a shock to many of us that Arthritis is no respecter of age!

You have OA in your knee and elbow and are asking for advice on what questions to ask when you have an appointment for an ortho review and with a physio. Our members will have lots of tips to help you meanwhile I attach some information links which I hope you will find helpful.

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

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/osteoarthritis-oa-of-the-elbow-and-shoulder/

https://www.versusarthritis.org/news/2023/january/how-to-look-after-your-mental-health-when-you-have-arthritis/

Do let us know how you are get on with your appointments, we look forward to hearing from you.

Take care

Poppyjane