Newly diagnoses

wicksy
wicksy Member Posts: 4
in Living with arthritis

Hi everyone hope you are all well. I was recently diagnosed just before my 50th Birthday. I. Was absolutely devastated as I had much more I want to do. I’m still trying to work through the daily pain and my mental health has taken a nose dive as I worry about how long I can work for and what the future holds. Glad I have found this site as I found google gave me the worst advice and horror stories!!

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  • Naomi33
    Naomi33 Moderator Posts: 540

    Good morning @wicksy and welcome to the online community.

    Glad you have found us and I can assure you, you are not alone.

    May I ask what you have been diagnosed with then hopefully people with the same/similar position will connect with you and share their experiences😘

    Best wishes @Naomi33

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  • wicksy
    wicksy Member Posts: 4

    hello. The Doctor didn’t say what type of arthritis it is she was quite flippant just saying I had it and that was it. As I was in shock at the diagnosis I just left it there. I do have an appointment with doctor on the 25th where I will ask some questions as the news has sunk in.

  • Baloo
    Baloo Member Posts: 545

    @wicksy

    Definitely the pain takes a while to understand and diagnose what's really causing it so the sooner you know the better.

    The problem with the internet it can't do any investigating so I am not surprised its a bit frightening. I found knowing where it hurts is important so I can learn how to go gently on it as soon as possible.

  • MaryL44
    MaryL44 Moderator Posts: 177

    Hello @wicksy

    I'm glad you have an appointment with the GP soon - now that the shock is over you will need to ensure you gather as much info from them as you can. This subject on our website is really useful:

    https://www.versusarthritis.org/news/2023/june/how-can-i-prepare-for-a-doctor-s-appointment-if-i-have-arthritis/

    Can you tell our community where the arthritis/pain is? Is it in your knee, hip etc.? The members of our community have experience in almost every area 😀and I'm sure they'll have a lot to tell you.

    Mary

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  • wicksy
    wicksy Member Posts: 4

    Hi. Thank you. So far they say I have it in my knees and hands, I have a mri for my back in November. But since being told it seems all my joints want to get involved it’s very strange they all seem to ache now 😆

  • MaryL44
    MaryL44 Moderator Posts: 177

    Thanks for the info @wicksy I'm sure our community will share some experience with you.

    I know exactly what you mean. Once I was diagnosed I suddenly had all sorts of pains. I think you just start noticing thinks because, in a strange way, you're looking out for them - but I'm not a medical professional.

    Mary

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