Osteoarthritis

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Hi all,

I went to the doctor this morning. My fingers have been bothering

me, not wanting to do things. The doc said that it is

Osteoarthritis, does anyone have this? I figured one day that I

would get arthristis but not at 24. I was thinking in about another

10 years or so. it kind of scared me, when he told me that. All I

could think is that this was another degenerative disease and that I

could not handle another one. I told one of the guys at work he

asked if this was ontop of what I already have and he just looked

shocked that I keep having things go wrong with my body.

The doc and I also talked about my spine. It has been popping more,

and become increasingly more painful and uncomforable. He said that

the discs are most likely subluxing and that if it gets to be too

bothersome to call and he would set up and x-ray and see if I need a

back brace. Although he did say that I would be very uncomforatable

to wear it in the summer here, in the 110 degree weather. Is there

anything else I can do to prevent it from getting worse or just to

help stabalize it now. I really am dreading a back brace in the

heat. although if it helps I will have to wear it none the less.

I have been having major emotional issues over all of this, and the

increased pain I have been in lately. I am just missing all of the

things I used to be able to do. I had thought that I greived and

was over them, but I don't think I am there yet. I am just so tired

of having things taken away from me and not have anything to replace

them. I am sure you all understand, and I am really greatful for

that.

thanks for listening.

hugs!

jen

EDS III

Phoenix, AZ