Osteoarthritis newly diagnosed.
Hello, I am new to using forums so hope I’m doing it right! 😄 I wanted to reach out for any advice following diagnosis of osteoarthritis at the age of 44.
- thoracic spine with t10/t11 now naturally fused with stress changes above and below.
- Early disc degeneration in cervical spine and mild joint degeneration with straightening of neck.
- Disc budge in lumbar l5/s1 level.
- scelerosis and osteophytes in both hip joints.
- ankle and mid foot.
in a lot of pain daily, sleep is minimal as can’t get comfortable. Any advice would be really appreciated as all I have been told is to exercise (realistically not sure how the way I feel) and take painkillers!
Thank you😊
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Hi @Rioja
Exercise does seem contrary advice doesn't it! It does help though, I have RA and had a hip replacement before which I had a lot of pain. I have exercised almost everyday since I recovered from the op and I'm sure it has helped with my mobility and pain. Of course some days I overdo it and then it is painful the next day but I have followed the stretching videos and found them really useful.
Why not give it a go https://versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/exercising-with-arthritis/full-body-stretching/
Janiebin
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Thank you Janiebin, that’s really helpful to hear your experience. I am definitely going to try just bought some Thera bands to try but the link also is great. Thanks again.
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