Osteoarthritis - newly diagnosed

[snowmelts]

Trying to think back to when the OA was "just" Pelvic OA + knees.

At that point my best help was simple stretching excercise.. standing and reaching my arms straight upward and stretching and unstretching my body straight upward like washing windows, ceilings and walls. That helped my range of motion and cut the painful problems a lot.

Also stride. By stride I mean physically take giant steps rather than careful baby steps when ever possible. Physically stride with exagerated long steps through out your entire house a few times a day.

Avoid limping. Try to NOT favor one leg but keep an even balance when you walk.

Simple excercises, but it actually helps keep those muscles strong and limber rather than tightening up. They will NOT make your OA go a way but they will help you with pain control and range of motion.

[pearlandmary]

Hi: I have OA also and you should really see a rheumatologist, they are the experts with this kind of disease. I have severe OA on my hands and on my left hip. My doctor recommended taking Glucosamine/Chondroitin with MSM, it has worked for me. I also take Vitamin c, and a prescription of Arthrotec.
The Glucosamine does not work for my hip but the Arthrotec does .Also stretching exercises . I also read that a chiropractor does help too but I have not gone to one. I also beleive that you have to be"moving" all the time so that your joints do not get stiff....
Hope you find a remedy for you, having OA is a pain in the butt! My Mom has RA ...and she really hurts but she does not want to take any meds anymore, she gave up on them already.