Question 1

what does 'mild' osteoarthritis of the spine really mean?

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Nothing: It means you're 38! like wrinkles of skin or gray hair, your spine also normally ages. These findings are reported as "arthritis" or degenerative disk disease or spondylosis. None of these implies any pain or need for further treatment nor restriction if activities.

Question 2

what can i do to manage pain from osteoarthritis? what medicine (or other means) works best to relieve severe pain from osteoarthritis?

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Many things: Even though you have arthritis, you need to find a way to continue to exercise.  Non-impact things are the best -- swimming, biking, etc.  Depending on where the arthritis is can also tailor your treatment.  Even just a little exercise each day makes a difference.

Medicine includes tylenol (acetaminophen) and anti-inflammatories.  Consult with your primary physician to make sure there are no interactions.

Question 3

how do u know if u have osteoarthritis and what does it mean?and how can be treated cause my back be very tense sometimes it make hard for me to inhal

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See details: Significant osteoarthritis at age 28 would be very unusual unless there was a congenital abnormality. Start with an exam and an exam. It would be best to see an orthopedist or rheumatologist for this issue.

Question 4

what exactly does it mean to have osteoarthritis and scoliosis?

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Osteoarthritis: Osteoarthritis refers to the normal wear and tear in joints that occurs basically in everyone as they age.  Scoliosis refers to a curvature of the spine.  Both conditions can vary widely in severity, and if mild they really don't mean anything bad or life changing.  Talk to your doctor about the severity of the findings.

Question 5

what's mild degenerative changes mean? is there a difference between arthritis & osteoarthritis?

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Types of arthritis:  There are many types of arthritis. Osteoarthritis is just one type. It is more wear and tear. It sounds like it's mild but you're only 34 years old. If there's any question with a diagnosis I would have your physician have you see a rheumatologist

Question 6

does  degenerative  changes  in  the  bilateral  hips  always  mean  that  there  is  osteoarthritis  present?  or  can  it also  mean  age  related conditions  also  exsist,  thanks

Accepted Answer

It means what it say: It is age related osteoarthritis.Osteoarthritis is age related and it shows as degenerative changes in the joint and bones of the hips and may show in other joints as well.The symptoms depend on the degree of changes and same is true about the treatment.

Question 7

which exercises should i avoid in early hip osteoarthritis?

Accepted Answer

Avoid high impact: Mild arthritis in the hip should be exercised, but one should avoid high impact exercise. Instead, one should do low impact exercises such as swimming, cycling, elliptical trainer, stair master, and stretching. Discuss the specifics with your doctor.

Question 8

my mother and grandfather both had osteoarthritis. does that mean i'll get it?

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Not necessarily: Osteoarthritis (oa) is a inflammatory joint condition that occurs usually from overuse, injury, trauma, etc.  It is usually not a genetic condition but more an "age" condition.  Good joint health (use without over use, keeping inflammation down with ice or medications, and avoiding trauma) will be important in avoiding oa.   For good joint health, remember "motion is lotion.".

Question 9

both my parents haveosteoarthritis. does the pain in my upper back mean that i'm getting it too?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily : Osteoarthritis can definitely be passed on to offspring, but that doesn't mean your back problem is due to this disease.  I would have it checked for a better idea of what you are dealing with.  Don't put it off.

Question 10

early osteoarthritis.my room is on 2nd floor& kitchen on ground level.is it o.k if i keep climbing stairs up down.if not what precaution should i take?

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Exercise is: Best- stretch when u get up, hot baths, steps good if there is no fall risk-good luck.

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