Hello!!

Hi there, glad to have stumbled upon this group and I look forward to sharing information. A little bit about myself. I was first diagnosed with Osteoarthritis in both my hips back in 2012 at the age of 40. I was still a serving member of the RAF at the time so was relatively fit and active. I'd only gone to the doctors as I thought Id had a niggling sports injury that wouldn't go away. The diagnosis was given following an MRI and was told even then I would need a hip replacement at some point in the future. I've been quite lucky as the pain had not been too debilitating and can usually ease it with over the counter painkillers, although I do struggle putting my socks on! Just recently it has been flaring up more often and normal pain killers just don't do the trick anymore. I still keep as active as possible, walking my dogs and even playing walking football, (although I probably shouldn't) I think it's time to pay another visit to my GP?

Anyway, that's my story, looking forward to chatting!

Kris.