I started having left hip pain in my mid thirties. I've been bothered since then with pain in both hips and I've been told I have osteoarthritis in my lumbar spine, hips, and sacroiliac area. I was also told that my spine was twisted (or crooked, as one PT put it). I never dreamed I would be dealing with this much pain by age 43, but I'm determined to stay as active as possilbe. I think mine is part genetic, part insulin resistance, and partly being obese for so many years. My last orthopedic doctor's visit was for a left hip complaint, but after the MRI was done I was told that my right hip joint looked pretty bad  .. I dunno looks like losing weight didn't help my osteoarthritis one bit. Maybe my case is too far gone.
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My age: 43
Diagnosed with: PCOS & IR, May 2001
osteoarthritis in lumbar area; mild asthma
perimenopause
Currently taking: Glucophage 2000mg
Asmanex, ProAir, Amitiza, pain meds
Life: Hoping to enjoy the Christmas season by getting gifts early; watching sweets and fats in holiday cooking
Last edited by eternal; 07-25-2009 at 08:00 PM.
Reason: a perimenopausal forgetful mind ;-)
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