Date: 10.09.2011
From: Tony
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Subject: new any info please advice
I have been told i have arthritis in my spine. The problem is when i stand after sitting ,i get up like the man from the weetabix advert, then after a while the pain goes and i feel fine .while walking i'm ok twisting is not to good and i feel the pain in my left hip ,my left ankle is also painful i'm new and what happens next ps i'm 47
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Date: 10.09.2011
From: Dilizjo
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Subject: Re: new any info please advice
hiya Tony, I just wanted to say welcome, I can't advise you as to your condition as mine is different, there will be plenty on that will be able to guide you in the right direction but just for now a big HUG
Take care xx
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Date: 10.09.2011
From: tony
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Subject: Re: new any info please advice
many thanks, nice to see people do look and respond, will keep checking,13
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Date: 10.09.2011
From: kirst
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Subject: Re: new any info please advice
have you been told what type of arthritis it is in your spine? i only have knowledge of Ankyloising spondylitis.
With that it is best to keep as active as possible, swimming, walking or anything you can manage. You will find sitting in one position or even in the mornings you will stiffen up. There are simple stretches you can do to keep your spine flexable and help prevent it becomming too stiff which will also help the pain you may get. If you havnt been refered to a physio therapist, ask because they will show you the stretches which will help. my final bit of advice is read as much as you can about your diagnosis... knowledge is power! lol Hope this helps a bit kirst x
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Date: 11.09.2011
From: Tony
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Subject: Re: new any info please advice
Thanks Kirst but no not yet just said my back was that of a 60+ year old I cant sit for long and getting in and out of the car is not good.Can you suggest any good sites.
Many Thanks Tony
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Date: 11.09.2011
From: kirst
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Subject: Re: new any info please advice
this one has good tips on exercise and has lots of little bits of info which can be appied to a lot of arthritis types not just AS
- www.nass.co.uk And so does the nhs site if you havnt looked already. Also this one has advice on things to avoid doing, how to do housework without straining your back and lots more bits for you to look thru.
-www.backpainexpert.co.uk/SpinalArthritis.html (just copy and paste the sites off here, if that doesnt work search for spinal arthritis and you will find the last site ive recomended) Hope thats been helpful, if you want to know anything more just ask. :) Can i ask what medications you have been given since your diagnosis? x
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Date: 11.09.2011
From: marlene
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Subject: Re: new any info please advice
Hi Tony, i had a slipped disc and OA in the spine which caused bone spurs. Have you had MRI scan yet??? I had back pain for years i also had pain in my hip groin and pain down to the knee.I would take care with exercise until you are diagnosed properly. Just gentle walking try not to sit in the same postion to long. Try heat pads. If you haven't got a Rhumy team ask your GP to refer you and ask for MRI scan, be pushy!!!Hope this helps good luck and take care.
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Date: 12.09.2011
From: Tony
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Subject: Re: new any info please advice
Kirst/Marlene Thanks both for your help,no medication yet awaiting another MRI then off to Derby hospital.Kirst thanks for the sites will look ,Marlene sounds a little like me can@t sit for to long hurts hip and ankle of the same side,but can walk all day (strange)The pain is in the hip but they seem to think this comes from my back funny thing don't have any pain there.Best wishes to you both
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Date: 12.09.2011
From: marlene
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Subject: Re: new any info please advice
Hi Tony, your arthritis back strangely enough can give you the sense that it is your hip and leg.This is just from my experience, my hips were the first things to be investigated but were found to be fine.The pain to hips and legs was referred pain caused by the slipped disc and OA. The nerves were trapped by bone spurs from the OA. Sorry if this sounds a little rough but it can all be put right!!! Hoping your MRI turns out well. Take care
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