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<blockquote data-quote="Lothlorien" data-source="post: 344940" data-attributes="member: 1024"><p>Yep, orthopedist (speaking from one who works for one). They can do bloodwork for rhuematoid. If those levels are elevated, then you can go to the Rheumy. I don't know your age, but I'm assuming, by looking at the ages of your kids that you are about 50? Osteoarthritis is not uncommon. There's not a whole lot that can be done to go back, but there are some preventative measures to reduce the progression and some palliative treatments like Synvisc or Hyalgen (for the knees). Your ortho should send you for a bone scan to determine if you have osteoporosis. There is medication to help prevent bone loss. </p><p> </p><p>One thing that is super highly recommended is taking Calcium with Vitamin D to prevent bone loss. Orthos recommend beginning this very early. I started taking this in my early 30's. The other thing that the doctor will recommend is Glucosamine/chondroitin.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Lothlorien, post: 344940, member: 1024"] Yep, orthopedist (speaking from one who works for one). They can do bloodwork for rhuematoid. If those levels are elevated, then you can go to the Rheumy. I don't know your age, but I'm assuming, by looking at the ages of your kids that you are about 50? Osteoarthritis is not uncommon. There's not a whole lot that can be done to go back, but there are some preventative measures to reduce the progression and some palliative treatments like Synvisc or Hyalgen (for the knees). Your ortho should send you for a bone scan to determine if you have osteoporosis. There is medication to help prevent bone loss. One thing that is super highly recommended is taking Calcium with Vitamin D to prevent bone loss. Orthos recommend beginning this very early. I started taking this in my early 30's. The other thing that the doctor will recommend is Glucosamine/chondroitin. [/QUOTE]
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