hello, My name is Ann, I am 36, married with 3 beautiful boys and I have advanced OA. I developed it through hypophosphateamic rickets and it's regular ortho surgery. I had both hips replaced by age 30, my left knee at 32 and currently all my other joints are painful and under review. I only take anti inflammatories with mild painkillers at present, I have babies at home so narcotics are not an option. I find the pain is manageable, it's the stiffness I can't live with. I have lost so much movement over the last 10 years and It worries me so much. I find I can't walk without my baby's pram. My spine is under investigation at the moment and there is so few things I can do for myself. I feel trapped in this stiff, painful body. It frightens me how quickly it advanced, what can I expect of the next 10 years? Is there anyone out there who has an answer to the further development of this stiffness? Im too young to just sit and let this take me over!
Hello Ann. I just read your post from back in Febuary. I usually just read on the RA posts even though I have both RA and OA. I have OA in different parts of my body but my neck and spine give me the most trouble. My neck is getting worse and I'm worried about my future. You are much younger than me, I'm 53, and I don't have young children at home any more so my heart goes out to you. I hope you've found some relief for your stiffness and pain.
I've been reading about some new Volteran topical gel (prescription) and I'm going to ask my RD about it. I'm willing to try almost anything!
Have a good day.
Hi ann i,m so sorry to read you are in so much pain it must be so hard for you epecially with young children to look after as well i have just been diagnosed with oa i get a lot of pain in my shoulders and my back ,leg and foot it hurts to walk sometimes i am 52 ann and my children are grown up but my oldest child is autistic and needs more care i do wish you well and i hope things get much better for you love diana