Hello

LMH2002

Hi everyone,

I'm 55 and after increasing back pain over the last year, I've recently been diagnosed with cervical spondylosis/osteoarthritis. Just trying to learn how to manage and cope with it as it's become increasingly debilitating. Sometimes standing or walking for just ten or fifteen minutes can cause incredible pain. Everything I'm reading basically says the same things though - lose weight, exercise, watch your diet, take OTC painkillers. So, that's what I'm doing, although still just starting out and trying to find my rhythm with it all. Nice to meet everyone.

Ellen

HI @LMH2002 lovely to meet you and welcome you to the online community.

I see you have recently been diagnosed with Osteoarthritis and cervical spondylosis. You have certainly come to the right place for support and information. Have you read this?

I see you are at the point where you are as you say 'getting a rhythm' with it all and getting informed to l suspect. This might be of interest to you if you haven't already read it?

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/neck-pain/

Do take a good look around the forum and join in wherever you feel you will be welcomed.

My best wishes

Ellen.

mrst1

https://community.versusarthritis.org/discussion/64405/hello

Hello. I'm reading your post with interest. I'm presently waiting for an anthroscopy on my shoulder for arthritis and have told specialist in addition about neck pain which I think is cervical spondylosis as my dad had this. Please keep us updated on your progress

mrst1

https://community.versusarthritis.org/discussion/64405/hello

Hello again. As a matter of interest, how was your spondylitis diagnosed 🤔

LMH2002

https://community.versusarthritis.org/discussion/comment/733966#Comment_733966

I will do. So far, been doing some of the physiotherapy exercises found here and on an app the NHS sent to me. Taking occasional OTC painkillers and I'm also using rubs like Deep Heat. It's a work in progress.

LMH2002

I contacted my GP about back pain and they made me an appointment with a First Contact physiotherapist who sent me for an X-ray. The X-ray showed bone spurs and disc degeneration as well as flattened cervical lordosis.

claudsl

Hin @LMH2002

I'm glad you have had your xray and have an answer now as to why you are in pain. I hope they can treat this now and give you a bit of relief.

All the best, Claudia