Arthiritis

Morning NZdressage :) Sorry to hear about your arthritis, can't really help re: the paralympics i'm afraid but i know a lot of people here know about the grading system so will help. I think JaneA for one ...... nope just can't remember other names (too early for my brain). But you'll get help i'm sure.

What i wanted to say was that scary as it is, arthritis can be managed well if you catch it early, which is looks like you have. If it's rheumatoid there is a load of research going on and tons of really good treatments. If it's osteo (hope not at your age but possible) then although treatment is not so well developed it can only be helped by exercise and not hindered so riding will help strengthen your body and keep your joints flexible. I really hope you have some good consultants and support and keep riding :D

PS I'm a helpline advisor for a disability charity, if there's any info. you need i can look it up for you? You can PM me if you want :)
 
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Morning NZ_dressage :) Sorry to hear about your arthritis, can't really help re: the paralympics i'm afraid but i know a lot of people here know about the grading system so will help. I think JaneA for one ...... nope just can't remember other names (too early for my brain). But you'll get help i'm sure.

What i wanted to say was that scary as it is, arthritis can be managed well if you catch it early, which is looks like you have. If it's rheumatoid there is a load of research going on and tons of really good treatments. If it's osteo (hope not at your age but possible) then although treatment is not so well developed it can only be helped by exercise and not hindered so riding will help strengthen your body and keep your joints flexible. I really hope you have some good consultants and support and keep riding :D

PS I'm a helpline advisor for a disability charity, if there's any info. you need i can look it up for you?
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thanks for your helpful advise! my trainer is a parolympian but I am not ready to talk to her face to face yet about it, even though she was the one who made me go to the doctor!!
I am not going to loose sleep over it ( well I will because sometimes it keeps me awake!) but I am just going to carry on living life! I have learnt to ride a little different so its not painful at the moment. Its just in my shoulders right now. I would have to die before I give up riding, its my life, my job everything! Thanks for your kind offer its nice to know there is some one out there who is willing to help! thanks so much!
 
Hi, I was diagnosed with teenage arthritis last year, and it's still hard to come to terms with it.
I don't think (but don't quote me on this as haven't checked) it qualifies as a paralympic disability but I suppose it depends on the severity.
For example, I cannot get up onto a horse properly, and my leg position is atrocious (sp) as my knees are in quite a bit of pain, but I don't think I would qualify.

If you want to talk, PM me. I'm around the same age as you and can relate :)
 
hi there, thanks for your support, I didnt think there would be someone else out there with it so young! It makes me feel like a nana, I hope it wont get too bad but we will just have to see, I am kind of confused right now and nothing has really sunk in!
 
Had a feeling there'd be other peeps here with similar probs. Would be good to talk to each other :D

I hate to say but seems like it's getting more common for younger people to get arthritis, don't know why. But there's more understanding out there now - don't give up, you can always have a rant on here!! :) Our ears are always open ;)
 
My knees are very painful as well. Had 'knee braces' on them for a few days. Took them off today and they're a bit better. Hurt yesterday when I rode Falcon though.
 
The ones I use, I make up myself from a Tubigrip bandage. I buy two, fold them in half, so they are double the thickness and support and put one on each knee so they fit all over the knee (above and below) the knee cap as well. Yes, they help very much. You can buy some really strong reinforced elastic/metal ones but...I'm keeping away from these as the stronger supports you use, the less 'natural' support (like from the knee itself) you'll get over a period of time. I would also add that when I walk, or just sitting, my hips hurt but...when I've ridden because I've stretched that part of my body by sitting astride my trusty steed, when I get off the pony, they've stopped hurting and the pain stays away for quite a while. It does come back though.
 
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after having my accident last july i have now been told that i have arthritis in my shoulder and i have since got a very painfull clicking toe,knee and hip all down the side i broke!!! im only 32yrs old with 4 children,i will watch this thread with interest for remedies and anything that could help me too,chin up chuck!!:D:D
 
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