What caused your osteoarthritis?

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Edited on 15/07/2019 at 16:50

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The actual reason for osteoarthritis is unknown and several factors can play into developing this condition.

For different people the believed cause of osteoarthritis can change. For some, it is directly linked with agewhile others it can have developed from an injury, a joint abnormality or genetic factors.

So, what did you believe caused your osteoarthritis?

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wednesday

21/07/2019 at 10:51

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I too feel mine is genetic as many of my family suffer from some sort of Arthritis. I also feel that my job contributed , I did a very physical job and this was before lifting and handling came along. I suppose none of us can be sure why we have this condition but its interesting hearing others take on it

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21/07/2019 at 17:10

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Mine is genetic as my mother suffered with ,she was in a wheel chair at 60 years old .

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What caused your osteoarthritis? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-ostearthritis/what-caused-your-osteoarthritis-2895 2019-07-21 17:10:49

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30/07/2019 at 09:20

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It seems that with every passing year, the osteoarthritis finds another joint to invade, but it first started in my lower back where I had had a disc removed. I understand that if you are prone to arthritis it will always attack areas where there is already a weakness and that was the case for me.

It is now pretty much all over my body, in my feet, ankles, knees, lower back, sacroiliac and facet joints, hands, wrists, neck, in fact the only place I don’t appear to have it is in my hips - shh! Shouldn’t tempt fate.

I don’t regard myself as being anything special, but like most people in this group, I just try and grin and bear it and carry on as much as I can. Some days it is easier to do so than others.

I cannot take anti inflammatory drugs owing to having stomach and digestive issues, but I do find massage helps. I cannot have this too often, because of the cost, so was very relieved when, after a 6 month fight, my PIP was finally restored, on appeal. I use this money to have the massages and for other treatments not available on the NHS.

My daughter kindly bought me some Turmeric from Holland and Barretts and I took the two bottles she bought me, but I cannot claim that they made much difference. I do rub in Movelat, prescribed by my doctor, but the relief is minimal.

Sorry for being all doom and gloom, but I will end on one positive note. The consultant who operated to remove the disc in my back, did warn me that without surgery I would most likely end up in a wheelchair, and, so far I have avoided that.

What caused your osteoarthritis? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-ostearthritis/what-caused-your-osteoarthritis-2895 2019-07-30 09:20:09

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08/08/2019 at 14:55

According to my orthopedic consultant, it's quite possible that my condition is family related. I personally believe it could be related to the period I was active in athletics as a sprinter and gymnastics. My hip joints are worn out and very painful.

My diabetes runs in my mother's family and all the females have it.

My grandmother had thyroid condition and had this removed. I believe this could be related to my primary hyperparathyroidism.

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09/08/2019 at 15:44

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Mine bieng a bit of genietic and when i was doing alot of cross country running but had to stop due to my lung collapse. My mother suffered badly with this condition and have brothers whom seem to have condition

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12/08/2019 at 18:34

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According to my consultant, mine started in my right hip because of an operation to correct a dislocated hip when I was a baby. My left hip, knees and spine were caused as a result of how I know walk to compensate for the pain and resulting shorter leg after the surgery.

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Mine is genetic, both my mother and sister suffer with it. It seems I have it in most joints. I am now having problems with my shoulder, which looks like I need a shoulder replacement. As a child I broke lots of bones, I was diagnosed with brittle bones. Where I broke bones is where the problems are. In later life (I am 70) I have broken bones which has added to my problems. I did take HRT for a number of years, being told that I would have to take it until I die! Only to be told I shouldn't have taken it as I get blood clots. I think that having a hysterectomy in my 40s added to my problems. But life goes on and you have to take each day as it comes. 😊

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24/10/2019 at 11:12

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Hi emoticon bashful ,

I believe mine is Genetic - my Mother and Grandmother suffered with Osteoarthritis. (They were both Type 2 Diabetics as I am)

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25/10/2019 at 09:27

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Mine is also generic... We have a long history of arthritis in our family from grandparents and parents!

No chance of freedom for me!

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21/11/2019 at 14:08

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Like almost everyone else, mine is genetic with a dash of athletic injuries when I was a bit younger (especially my shoulder).

Does anyone have any tips on massage for pain relief?

What caused your osteoarthritis? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-ostearthritis/what-caused-your-osteoarthritis-2895 2019-11-21 14:08:09

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