The Virgin Dubble
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Finally done!.
And dubble dear, empty your pm's I am trying to talk to you!
I had 700 sent messages to plough through and delete!
Finally done!.
And dubble dear, empty your pm's I am trying to talk to you!
I have rheumatoid arthritis in my wrists, fingers and knees quite badly, then now in my lower spine, hips, pelvis In a word, I am fcuked and it will only get worse. The damage to my hips/pelvis/spine is because of pregnancy and am looking into surgery to tighten all of the now very loose ligaments, etc, to see if giving the area more support will help. I am now at the McTimoney expert every 2 weeks to try and keep the pain at bay in my right hip, which is really expensive but necessary I am completely out of line within a week. TBH I am completely and utterly peed off with it, I am never going to be able to sit straight on a horse again and I am only 35 - ho hum.
Just realised that this is the first time I have actually written about this on here (I think), so that's depressed me even more as it means I have finally accepted it!
Ahhh, so do you think that the cob was perhaps too wide??
My most recent horse was an ex racer, which I thought would be way more unsuitable than a cobby type, but maybe not on reflection...?
I sympathise with the getting out of bed dilemma btw! I have found that my investment in a memory foam mattress has helped enormously, if that's any use.
I have arthritis in my knees for years and I actually stopped jumping for over a year as the pain almost made me sick.
Interesting to read some of you take a mixture of chondroitin, MSM and glucosamine... we have an aloe based drink that is combined with all three of these and the testimonials coming back from arthritis sufferers are incredible. I don't know if I'm allowed to say what it is called as I may get my wrists slapped for advertising but I do wonder if it's what Donkeymad is using?! Anyway, if anyone wants any information or a video link to a doctor discussing how it works, please PM me (I don't think I can get shouted at for that? But I guess we'll soon find out )
I guess that backs up the diet theory too as aloe, as well as being a natural anti-inflammatory, is highly nutritional.
I also have my mother and my [old] dog on this - mother has now taking up skiing and dog can chase frisbees again without being on three legs for a week afterwards!
On the subject of PM's it seems that those of us who never saved a PM in our lives now have all of them in our sent boxes ... hence having no room in our inboxes...
Well, if I was a horse, i'd be put down or at least not insurable I have a bad back, knees, hips and shoulder, but I find that riding helps with my symptoms. I also take glucosamine, codliver oil and calcium supps and find that they help.
Keep riding, the more exercise you do the better you will feel.....honest
Rheumatoid arthritis is the pits, and I actually feel lucky that I have the osteo version...I have rheumatoid arthritis in my wrists, fingers and knees quite badly, then now in my lower spine, hips, pelvis In a word, I am ****ed and it will only get worse. The damage to my hips/pelvis/spine is because of pregnancy and am looking into surgery to tighten all of the now very loose ligaments, etc, to see if giving the area more support will help. I am now at the McTimoney expert every 2 weeks to try and keep the pain at bay in my right hip, which is really expensive but necessary I am completely out of line within a week. TBH I am completely and utterly peed off with it, I am never going to be able to sit straight on a horse again and I am only 35 - ho hum.
Just realised that this is the first time I have actually written about this on here (I think), so that's depressed me even more as it means I have finally accepted it!
Oh thanks for that!One VERY IMPORTANT THING I FOUND!!!
About 18 months ago I had special insoles made for my shoes to help. I cannot begin to explain how much difference these have made to my back and hips/ Which when you think about it is no surprise, we are always quick to make sure our horses have good foot balance and never think of how it affects us too. I used to suffer bad back ache and a very bad hip pain. Both of which completely disappeared until I started walking with a limp from my ankle
Most hospitals run this service for those with arthritis or back problems you just have to know its there and ask
Sounds awful hun. I had no idea it even existed.Hi Dubble, sorry, went to bed early! Psoriatic arthritis is a follow on from psoriasis, it causes muscle and tendon fatigue as well as joint problems....it can flare and fade...triggers include red meat, tomatoes and alcohol, bummer! I'd echo all that has been said on here...be very careful with meat, glucosamine and calcium supplements are all great, and I also use something called Co-enzyme Q10 which aids the liver and helps remove toxins from the system. Breakfast time is a joke with all the pill bottles!!! Grit your teeth and go for it, have fun finding a gentle, narrow pony, (not so far to fall!) and make the most of him/her...I find riding mine is as much of a tonic as the pills! I would recommend homeopathy as well, it has helped cut down the amount of painkillers that I take by half which must be good for the system...
I cannot believe the ages of some people who have developed it. My son has had it in his feet from the age of about 13 years old, but it's awful to hear the experiences of people who have had it since early childhood.Ive got artheritis in my hands and feet. It is painful, especially when its cold and can be frustrating but I just ignore it. Ive had it since I was 4 so pretty much used to it now anyway.
I find that to keep on doing things, keeps my joints mobile. For instance I ride everyday and I rarely notice pain in my fingers or feet when riding, however if I was to stop doing the activity I think the pain would get worse as the joints arent being kept mobile and warm by working.
For example. At school and college, uni ect I used to do a lot of writing with a pen. I never noticed my artheritis in my fingers writing. I finished uni and stop using a pen as everything is done on the computer. When I write now it really hurts and my writing can be really wobbly unless I concentrate. I think this is because I hardly write now and my joints arent used to it.
You have to keep riding, the moment you stop is the moment you wont be able to do it anymore.
Thankyou. Another vote for a thinny! I better get myself into shape a bit, so that one can carry me without getting arthritis itself...I have to admit when I had sacroilliac and hip problems after a fall, getting on board my wider horses caused great problems - whereas riding narrower sorts and a tb were pain free - so I would stick with something less broad than a cob.
Oooh good luck with your first appointment. Will you let me know how it goes, as I want to look at every option.I have it in and around my T12 area (kind of where you fasten your bra) and also 3 prolapsed discs and one disc that has worn away. Apart from the pills from the doc that I try and get by with using only a third unless it's really bad I have been trying Aloe Vera (drinkable) it tastes gross but it has natural anti-inflams and great for arthritis. From being to the chiro twice a week for 4 years, changed to a McTimonney and have my first appointment in 4 months this Fri.
LOVE your username, pmsl!Someone recommended Cortaflex as being very good for aches and pains.
I think listening to your body is the key and not being too stubborn or you will pay for it later.
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