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[mogs231]

Do I kneed to see a specialist to help with my oesteoarthritis in my hip/leg I have had an x ray because of constant pain in my hip...it came back with a report of corrosion in hip bone..my gp has given me painkillers and physio...but should I ask for consultant in oesteoarthritis so I can get a scan as it is painful all the way down my leg/foot?

[Neonkittie17]

Yes! You will benefit from expert specialist advice here. I’d want to see a rheumatologist or orthopaedic surgeon and if you’ve no RA then the OS would be my first point of contact. Good luck and sorry to hear this.

[mogs231 in reply to Neonkittie17]

so

Just ask gp to refer me to o/s consultant as I was going to rheumy 2 years ago but they think I have o/s and fibromyalgia so didnt have to go back and now this!!! oh the joys of getting old!!!lol xx

[Neonkittie17 in reply to mogs231]

Argh I know! Hugs to you. I hope you can see as OS soon. Maybe ask your GP to refer you to the hospital physio for some advice re exercises? Most physios get patients ready for their replacement ops or just give you exercises and easier ways to do things, ie. standing up. Good luck. xx

[mogs231 in reply to Neonkittie17]

At the moment I am seeing a physio from my gp surgery..I have asked him a few questions but didnt seem to know! I cannot co to my gp so will have a problem asking him to refer me...but will give it a try! thanks

[Neonkittie17 in reply to mogs231]

I’m glad you’re seeing a physio. Hope that is helping. x

[helixhelix]

Yes! You need to know the extent of the erosion and likely progression. Depending on your age it may mean you are heading for a replacement, or it could just be that awful stage where not bad enough for a replacement (esp if under 60) but b&**dy painful!

[mogs231]

so I will ring GP and ask to be reffered! thanks

[KAISETH]

You need to see is a specialist,if it does end up needing a replacement you need to get on the waiting list.As it has been said it's bl.......st painful

[Anniebl24]

I would find a really good physio, the sooner the better. They are really valuable with this kind of problem.

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Orthopaedic Surgeon is the one to see. If it's bad enough for a hip replacement you're (sort of) lucky as that's a very successful op. If not bad enough yet, they will offer painkillers and walking aids. You may be able to get some help from a good physio.

[veg_c2000]

My Rheumatologist has referred me to Orthopaedics as my GP is being so useless. January - GP "well I've looked at the X-ray and you can't be in as much pain as you say you are". Just before Easter (when my knee gave way and I couldn't put any weight on it) - "Go to A&E and get some crutches". The appointment came through about 10 days after Rheum appointment for the end of Aug. I'm trying to get a decent Physio appt before Aug as I know Ortho will want me to have some physio before considering a replacement.

Good luck - definitely keep on at your GP for a referral. V