We are all different

[Eiram50]

My mobility has been significantly compromised by AS / RA. This has been mainly due to erosion in hips and knees. As most of you know, these were replaced . However, mobility still remains an issue for me.

How does this disease impact on your mobility?

Marie

[popsmith1874]

Hi Eiram50 I think the mobility affects most off us, I have Ra and Oa and although quite fit I definitely can't walk as far as I used too and get tired easily like you I'm getting bother with my right knee which stops me doing as much in the gym so I think a steroid injections coming shortly

[Gigi71]

I have erosive RA and had foot fusions in both feet which makes getting about difficult, my right ankle has collapsed and needs fusing, and the foot realigned, putting this off. All of this has caused OA in my lower back. Not much strength in hands, my car is a blessing as can still drive, just have to be positive and cope. Diet and exercise help me and Humira, not mentally ready for the wheelchair yet.

[oldtimer]

I have had a sub-talar fusion which miraculously restored my ability to walk (I was down to hobbling around indoors and had had the kitchen converted for wheelchair access). It took some time to get the muscle strength back and the fitness is not as good as I would like yet - keep getting ill again - but I'm mobile.

[Nettac]

I'm mobile, with hobbles and limps from time to time.

Last year I could barely move.

[Eiram50]

So can mobility differ? Worse when you have a flare, for example? I have had total hip replacements in both hips and total knee replacements in both knees ( within last two years ), so you'd think my mobility would be super duper- but it's not. It remains variable?

Today for instance, my left knee feels numb and not quite right and I have a gnawing pain in my calf , making walking painful?

It's possible I've just been expecting too much.

Thanks everyone for your responses .

Marie

[marie66]

Hi, my mobility is compromised too, I can't believe how quickly it's all happening! A year on from diagnosis and full mobility to using my wee wheelie rollator!-my ankles and foot pain exploded!

I know what you mean re: calf pain too! I do find the orthotic stuff help a little bit wouldn't be without the insoles and toe supports now! ((hugs)) M x

[Eiram50 in reply to marie66]

Thank you marie66

It's one tough ride. Isn't it?!

[marie66 in reply to Eiram50]

Sure is! M x