I was recently diagnosed with OA. Does anybody have any good recommendations for shoes that help with knee pain?

Has anyone had fusion of the DIP (top) finger joint and if so was it a success ? I have now reached the stage of incredible swelling redness and awful pain and fusion would be my next step .Thankyou

I know a lot of things we eat can cause inflammation, does anyone have a good list of foods to eat and avoid to manage inflammation and pain? I cut all carbs, starches, grains, seed oils, and processed foods from my diet, both to manage pain and improve metabolic health. Additionally, I have been doing some fasting every month to get my body into autophagy. I have seen some improvement, but I feel like it could be better. The pain management doc says to continue with the Epidural Steroid Injections, but that’s just a band-aid. I know I’ll never feel like I used to, but I don’t want to take drugs every day.

Is it normal for a knee to always be swollen? I've read it's a sign of OA getting worse.

I’m a 39 y/o male who has had probably 20 consistent years training everything from bodybuilding, CrossFit and dabbling in some half marathons. Loved fitness soo much I’m even a trainer myself and own my own business. I was extremely fit and felt like I was hitting my prime and then 2 years ago the injuries started to come… My knees started burning after when I would run or do anything dynamic… then a few months later my right elbow started to throb, then the left… then the back pain, then neck and shoulders. This all happened within a 4 month period… I tried to rehab around these things as I was oblivious to what a “joint pain” was and they just continued to get worse and now I’m in pain 24/7 in both elbows and knees.

My question is can Osteoarthritis progress this fast?

Let me know about your experiences.

MRIs of knees show grade 3/4 cartilage damage in the left, fissuring and delamination in right. Right elbow shows some cartilage wear in the trochlea, spine and neck has “normal” degenerative changes.

I feel like the orthopedic doctors I’ve gone to haven’t been helpful as they think it’s the rheumatological condition. I’ve seen two rheumatologist and they haven’t been able to diagnose me yet either.

TL;DR Did my joints all break down at 37 or is there something more to this?

I posted this question on Facebook and was skewered alive for asking. Does anyone on here get complete relief from 10 out of 10 joint pain with one or two drinks of alcohol? I have one or two drinks and I am down to zero pain. I know alcohol is terrible for me. I know it is a carcinogen. I know it will give me heart disease. I know it is a poison. I have watched multiple friends and family members die from alcoholism. I know alcohol is inflammatory. I don’t need a lecture or education.

What I need to know is why my pain is 10 out of 10 before one or two drinks and zero after one or two drinks. I need to know if there is any legitimate medical treatment that will not kill me that could do even close to the same thing.

Had recent X-rays (show good joint space) and MRIs both knees. MRI show mild meniscus tears, good ligaments, mild chondromalacia patella which surprisingly is good news - I thought everything would be more severe / progressed and heading towards TKR.

But I remain in severe activity limiting daily pain.

So another MRI finding was moderate Synovitis - inflammation, damage to knee joint space synovial membrane.

So wondering if anyone else has had this diagnosis, what were pain locations / levels / frequencies / triggers pain reliefs have worked? No real relief from RICE, NSAIDs/Indomethacin, Cort/Hy Injections?

Dr seemed to have run out of recommendations. Thx

Got my free 14 day supply. Will update on the efficacy of the patch. Goes right on the area. Add your input if any

That my 26 yr old son has OA in L4-S1. Talk about feeling like crap...here ya go son, I bestow you with this...good luck 😭 I'm so sorry...

Hey everyone, I'm a 32 female. It's taken 2.5 years to be diagnosed but I've finally been diagnosed with bone spurs in my left knob of my collarbone. I get really bad pain there and up my neck and head. I also can't lift my elbow above my shoulder at all which can be really hard sometimes haha (haven't brushed my hair properly in aaaaages).

It came on after having my second son, I think carrying him in my left arm and breastfeeding him and my daughter for a long time contributed to the oa but I don't actually know as there was no incident just kinda came on.

Was wondering if anyone has it in that spot too and how you go? The doctors/specialists thought it was a bit odd. I don't have pain anywhere else but I've had a pretty bad back since I was 16 and battled with sciatica. I've had 2 surgeries on my lower spine with herniated discs in each side so I kind of figured my body isn't built amazing to begin with. Was wondering if once you have it will it start appearing in other areas of my body?

And the other thing is I'm done with having kids but I've been seriously considering being a surrogate for my sister in law. I'm very blessed to be quite fertile and although pregnancies aren't amazing the labour's have all been pretty smooth. I'm just worried about my collarbone and if I'd be putting myself at great risk type of thing. I feel cause its JUST pregnancy and not the whole looking after a newborn after its quite the difference. But yeah I'm really not sure.

I'm booked for surgery in Feb next year as its the only way to gain mobility back of my arm and the recovery looks like it'll be quite the hurdle but I'll ask my surgeon as well just wanted to hear from other people if anyone relates or can give advice :)

Thanks!

I am 65 and have pretty advanced erosive arthritis in my hands. I’m a lifelong weight lifter and workout fiend. I’ve somehow managed to keep things going after making adjustments over time but I need to find some way to improve my grip and support my wrists for weight lifting and flat hand work as well. I’ve always worn gloves but they aren’t enough. I’ve read a few suggestions from the RA board which suggest a combo of regular wrist straps and compression gloves. Anyone else in this boat or have a recommendation?

I'm 48F. I've just been diagnosed a couple weeks ago with OA in both hips. They say it is a 'mild' stage, although I do have flare-ups, just more infrequent

Bigger issue atm is I have a bunch of soft tissue injuries- partly a lot of tendonopathy in different places feom overdoing walking, biking, stairclimbing. And some from a fall- I may have a labral tear in my hip, still waiting for an MRI.

I've been doing physio for a few months, I feel burnt out and discouraged. Assuming the soft tissue soft heals eventually, I have 2 questions re OA:

1. How much physio do.you all do? Will I always need it? It's expensive.

I'm hoping I can heal the soft tissue stuff, and then get the physio to give me a good exercise plan to.manage the arthritis and still be fit, that I can take away.

2. Any advice generally.for someone newly diagnosed so it doesn't get worse?

I've always been into exercise, my big problem is moderation and paying attn when something hurts. So Infeel like I really need to make some changes.

I’ve got lots of bits of me worn out, spine, hands ankle and feet. The pain meds do you in, is there any point in me seeing a Dr? I’ve done my research I’m a good weight I take extra good care of myself my diet etc. I was a baker for years hence the wear and tear. I don’t think there’s much that can done is there?

as the title says, i'm 21 years old and having to accept i'm disabled. i remember my first complaint of hip joint pain when i was 12, and then when i was 16 i started experiencing subluxations of both shoulders. now i'm 21, and my doctor has given me a 25lbs lifting limit and sometimes i can't even lift that much. three years ago i could lift 200lbs. now i can't even swim for more than a few minutes before i'm exhausted. yesterday i noticed hip pain whereas it hadn't bothered me for years, and today it was so severe i finally caved and got a cane. it's already helped so much with my hip pain but it is like a grater on my mind how little i can do now compared to how i used to function. my girlfriend says she'll help take care of me, and she already does, and she says she doesn't mind it, but i already felt like a burden because i could hardly lift and now i'm struggling to walk. i guess i just want some sympathy. we want to have a kid in the next few years but i don't know if i'll even be able to hold them after they get past a certain size, let alone getting through being pregnant.

tl;dr: 21(tm) dealing with the mental toll of a potential OA diagnosis, seeking kind words

Edit - Anyone can answer (unable to change post name). More so looking for advice from anybody suffering with these issues.

I've been dealing with pain in my neck, arm and shoulder. I finally got an MRI done and they found some bone growths/spurs and osteo arthritis. My doctor said it looked like the neck of a 70 year old patient, and neither of us have any idea why (not injuries, accidents, etc).

I'm sort of freaking out as there is discussion of steroid injections and possible surgery. Anyone have some reassuring words for me lol

I'm currently going to Physio once a week to discuss it.

Hi. I'm new on here and I'm a life long runner. I pulled up in an event 5 months ago and had masses of swelling and pain. Eventually got to see a consultant and he has told me my running days are over. In 5 months I have been hitting the gym hard with lots of specific pt and cardio. I have got the pain level right down and the swelling is gone. I can run pain free but still have a pretty niggling pain at the front of my knee most days. I obviously know the long term prognosis isn't good but has anyone else been in a similar position? I'm determined to stay fit and run or walk as much as I can. Any advice welcome as I've just been discharged by the consultant and left to fend for myself.

I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis level 2 whatever that means . So far the past few years I've had around 2-4 steroid injections in that knee. I was also prescribed physical therapy to help build quad strength due to avoidance gait on that leg and also the leg has Patella alta.

Just wanted to know if anything helps you all out there . The stiffness and pain somewhat fades when I put my Patella stabilizer brace on. Tho after long I'll stand up and there's a pain in my inner knee area regardless if brace on or not . I've tried naproxen , Tylenol gel caps that work fast, Meloxicam, bio freeze, some lidocaine numbing cream a Dr prescribed at urgent Care worked on for while I'm at work (work on feet most the shift) and heating pad etc. I just feel Drs not taking me serious either due to my weight so I turned to THC (legal here in Cali) and it helps sometimes more than others . I'm still figuring out which one works best . Anyway yea guys the injections aren't working that long anymore either especially when I'm really on my grind work wise . The stiffness isn't usually all day so I figured that's weather related but the stuff and pain combine danggg it's bad at times . Thank u!

My mom is 61F with osteoarthritis in both her knees.

She has been on Tylenol 3 for the pain, something changed this last two weeks and her pain has exploded. She’s maxing out her Tylenol arthritis along with the Tylenol 3.

Her doctor today gave her a cortisone injection in the office. And now prescribed her Tylenol 4. She has a pacemaker and cannot take any anti inflammatory meds.

What can I do to help her?

Is there braces she can wear?

Is there vitamins creams lotions potions anything?? Watching her cry in pain breaks my heart and I hate watching this happen to her.

Thanks everyone.

37f, 5'5, 280lbs

After not being able to get my hip replaced due to my weight, this is the final result. Awaiting blood work results. If there is indeed an infection, what kind of procedure could I expect?

Hi - I have been diagnosed with mild osteoarthritis back in Aug, but have been getting flare ups that have been painful and waking me up at night (feels like there is a little devil scraping away inside my kneecap with a piece of metal. Clicking of knees and my knees feel swollen.

My doctor did gel shots but hasn’t been receptive about doing a mri when I reached about continued pain almost 2 months after the shots. Pretty much thinks my options are just aleve and ice. Are those really my only options? Are there doctors in nyc ppl here recommend?

I have also been taking glucosamine and collagen.

32f )So what is the deal? I have UC and was referred to RA doctor when I started getting pains in my hands .. not even 2 years ago or so . I been being seen by the rheumatologist and they give me Celexocib and methotrexate . I don’t think this works .. I’m also on remicade for uc and it also helps with the arthritis. Now they said is was ra before but after my hands mri they said osteo. …. But my joint hurt and swell up everywhere. I’m talking from baby toes to my scout …. My jaw also hurts and swells and my neck and back. Now anyone have anything similar . What can I do for the pain . I can’t take nsaids cause of my UC but jeeze I have 4 kids I need to car for and can’t even walk most days .

Also this last two weeks have been the worst. I even lost my appetite lost 10 lbs and vommitted from the pain. I can’t go to the er because let’s face it they don’t do anything but tell me to make sure I see my doctor .

Is this even osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis . Like what is it . I’m tired of it.

Hi all, I have hip osteoarthritis (severe in one and moderate in the other). It was diagnosed via BUPA but then my husband lost his job and we lost the private cover. By the time we realised we were outside the window to continue the policy had lapsed. Does anyone know if any other private health insurance companies will cover a hip replacement? Or will they all say no as it's an existing condition. Happy to join and pay for a few years. AXA have said they will not cover ongoing care of the condition but will cover a replacement as they consider it a 'flare up'. Thanks all

To those with knee osteoarthritis who walk regularly, what vitamins or supplements would you recommend? My knees hurt when I walk, so I’d really appreciate your suggestions.

Please also share what to avoid and what not to do to prevent further knee pain. Thank you!

Hi all,

My dad is dealing with a very strange pain. I want to preface this by saying that he is 71 and is not sleeping because of this pain, which concerns me a lot. I am having a baby in 3 months and I want my dad to be OK. Right now he is functioning on little to no sleep and is having a hard time. He has a doctor appt (physiatrist I believe) but it's not for another month, unfortunately and I cannot bear to see him suffer like this.

He describes the pain and a deep searing/burning pain in his knee. He feels that the pain originates here and spreads up and down his out leg. Here's the strange part. It ONLY happens when he is laying down. His knee is can be straight or slightly bent, but as long as he is laying down vertically, he is unable to sleep due to pain. He has absolutely no issues when he is upright, sitting in a chair, walking, squatting, stretching etc. He does not feel any pain AT ALL when he is upright. He does not feel weakness or instability. Nothing. It only occurs when he is laying down. He gets up several times in the middle of the night to relieve the pain and as soon as he starts to walk, the pain is gone.

His primary doctor said it may be coming from his hip so he did an X-RAY which came back fine. He will most likely need an MRI but not sure what you can see from that as well. He is going to try an ice pain on the knee while he sleeps to see if that works to numb the pain a bit so he can rest.

Any ideas on what it could be? Thanks in advance, all.

Hello everyone, I have bad osteoarthritis in my knee, and I was curious on anyone's feelings/experiences with using THC and CBD gummies to help manage the pain. Thank you in advance! :)

Hello, just a bit frustrated right now. Oa is worsening and is more difficult to get thru a day of standing at work. I'm a month out of a cortisone shot. Not bad at home but at work, pain is a lot. Accumulated a bunch of attendance points. Working on changing the frequency of my intermittent leave was once a month but really should be once a week.. And now trying to get accommodations for work. Only problem is can't see a Dr until the earliest in Jan. So everything is over the phone or messaging. So they haven't seen me in a worsening condition. Just so frustrated right now. Currently on meloxicam and tylenol. Hoping I get some kind of accomodation,work is notorious about not giving it. Sigh

I'm 20 years old. i have mild spastic cerebral palsy, and years of walking incorrectly led to me getting diagnosed with hip dysplasia at 16. my ortho gave me 2 choices- i could try and fix it with physical therapy, botox, and braces and hope that the looser muscles and proper gait and therapy fixes it, or i could get surgery. i opted for pt but once i started college i stopped going because my schedule didn't allow it. recently i started experiencing on and off pain in my right hip bone and in the muscles around it. when I'm not in pain something just doesn't feel right and i can't put my finger on it. I'm planning on bringing this up at my next botox appointment but idk when it's gonna be cause it's hard to get an appointment with this guy and he's quite far from my house, so until then i was just wondering because i know hip dysplasia puts me at a higher risk for osteoarthritis