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ALL MY JOINT HURT ALL THE TIME I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH OA IS THIS NORMAL

MAYRA
05/08/08
MAYRA
Topics:IS ABOUT OA

MY FEET HURT ALL THE TIME AND ALSO MY HIP.

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EVELYN CONRAD
Monday, May 12, 2008

Dolores
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Had ovarian cancer in 2006 for which chemotherapy was given. ...

Saturday, May 17, 2008

Mayra

 

I also experience joint pain constantly since being diagnosed with OA.  I sympathise with you.

Dr. Amy Thomas
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Monday, May 19, 2008

Yes, this is normal but you should discuss your case with your personal physician. Osteoarthritis (OA) is very common, affecting >20% of people ages 55-64; 40% of people ages 65-74; and near 100% of patients over 75 years of age. While the hip and knee are the joints most often affected in men, women tend to have more hand and foot involvement, and OA in men and women can affect a number of joints.

 

Symptoms consistent with OA include throbbing joint pain with activity of that joint; relief of pain with rest (though pain may occur at rest in advanced OA); morning stiffness for less than 30 minutes; and occasional joint swelling.

 

In addition to medications and joint injections, exercise and weight reduction (if needed) are core components of treating OA. Physical therapy to strengthen the muscles around the affected joint may also be helpful. 

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The breakdown of cartilage in the knee can lead to bony protrusions called spurs and considerable joint pain.

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