I had a check up at the doctor a few weeks ago, no big woop.
I mentioned I keep having these insane headaches that start at the back of my head and then make my head feel like it’s going to explode. It even hurts to blink.
Waiting for him to tell me I was most likely stroking out and brains would end up all over my walls, so stock up on cleaners and scrubby sponges; he threw me a curve ball.
He sent me for an x-ray to see if it’s…arthritis. Really? Arthritis? Am I THAT old?
Guess what? Apparently I AM that old. I have arthritis is my neck. Lucky me.
Now my doctor is big into trying physical therapy for aches and pains.
He sent me for my back a few years ago and it helped a lot. (I don’t even think I was 40 back then.)
Then he wanted me to go for bursitis in my shoulder, I didn’t. That was too close to “living in the home” old for me (my grandparents had that). Not to mention that my husband was going for a shoulder injury and his therapist was torturing him, no thank you. So I toughed it out.
I made the appointment for PT, mainly because I can’t stand the headaches.
There’s nothing like going into a medical office thinking you’re doing pretty well, then realizing, “Man, I’m just a hot mess.”
Withing three minutes of being in the room, I came to understand what a hot mess my neck really is. I could barely move it, thank goodness the therapist pointed all this out. Talk about destroying self esteem. I though I was young and vibrant, that bubble burst.
So after an exam and a painful, yet relaxing neck rub I was sent home with exercises, a bruised ego and 4 more weeks of appointments.
It sucks to be over 40.
Hahaha, you don’t have to be old to have arthritis. My sister has had it since she was about 20.
I do have more aches and pains since hitting 50 – mostly since I hurt my back and have been dealing with a herniated disc. Thankfully, the physical therapy has helped tremendously. I almost feel like I’m 40 again. 🙂
Last year I started getting tension headaches and I had to do PT. I still get them from time to time. I wonder if I have arthritis in my neck too.
Well, I figure being 40 beats the alternative of being 6 feet down! 😉 PT is a huge help for a variety of injuries and maladies. It’s a lot of work, but you usually get out of it what you put in.
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Even though I’m only 24, arthritis run-in my family so that’s something I definitely have to be on the lookout for. I once knew someone who was in their 20s who had it so age doesn’t matter.
Arthritis seems like it happens to everyone these days. I actually have degenerative disc disease in my neck. I do NOT feel old enough for that!
Don’t feel like you’re alone out there. I think this is quite common. At least you’re still smiling!
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Yikes! I didn’t realize you could have arthritis in the neck which causes headaches. Sorry you’re dealing with that but at least they found the issue. Get better so! I’m 34 and can already start to feel more aches and pains. Lol
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I am glad they got an answer for you to get you feeling better!! I would have the same reaction if I was diagnosed with arthritis.
It’s amazing that no matter how old we get, we never feel old enough to have age related issues. I think it’s because we always stay the same age in our heads.
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Getting arthritis isn’t fun. Physical therapy goes a long way to help alleviate the pain. I was a nurse for many years and have seen arthritis in all ages.
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I didn’t know that arthritis could cause headaches? This is good to know. I’m glad the physical therapy is helping.
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Gah, I’m sorry! It’s good you know though and can start treating it! My uncle had it young too – you’re still young!
Wow, I am sorry to hear this, but I am betting you will be okay. Keep up a positive attitude and do all that you have to do.Aging does kinda stink especially when we feel so young in our minds/hearts.
I’m sorry to hear that! I had no idea that arthritis could cause headaches!
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I keep having those “I’m not THAT old’ moments all the time. It definitely sneaks right up on ya!
Ahhhhh…… I remember forty. Ha! It was a good decade and a bad one. I welcomed fifty. It was like a big accomplishment. Here’s to hoping you feel better!!
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My husband and I both suffer from a lot of aches and pains. I often wonder if it’s arthritis. I guess a trip to the doctor is in order for both of us.
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I had no idea you could get it in your neck and it would feel that way! I am headed to a Dr next week for my aches!
You are never too old to do anything and 40 isnt old. You are youngest of the wise people.
I am over 30 and I think i have arthritis.. I can’t sleep right now because I can feel the pain 🙁
I’ve been feeling that too! I haven’t seen my doctor yet but I think I have arthritis too. 🙁 I hope it’s not too bad.
Being over 40 doesn’t suck…really. Not ever getting to 40, now THAT sucks. I am glad you doctor is trying out non-drug methods too.
I am not looking forward to getting older, but it happens to the best of us. I am glad you were able to see a doc and hopefully find a way to deal with this now!
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I hope these appointments can help you feel better. I have a few friends with Arthritis and they are around 40 as well. We joke that after 40 you start to fall apart.
I had no idea headaches could be caused by Arthritis in your neck. I hope you are able to get further relief with the PT.
It was good of you to share this information. So often we do not realize how many diseases and illnesses that we are potentially afflicted with until it is too late. This will help people.
Oh I am sorry to hear that! It really doesnt matter what age you are – its all about your body.
I will be 40 next year so I guess I have even more aches and pains to look forward to. My neck and back are constantly giving me problems. I need to go for pt but I have been putting it off.
I to have arthritis in my neck and shoulder problems along with fibromyalgia. Sometimes I get the headaches you were describing along with migraines. Thanks for sharing your experience.
This is actually quite scary considering I feel some aches and pains in my bones at 31. I hate getting older, but at least there are more ways to cope with certain ailments these days.
Athritis can strike at any age I think. I know my Mom has it but she didn’t get it till in her 60s.
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Aw, I hope you’re finding some comfort with your arthritis! I know it can happen when you’re younger too though, so don’t worry! : )
Ughhh sorry to hear that. Atleast you found out what it was!! Trying to find the positive 😉
I think I’m having arthritis too but in my hands… I will have to ssee my doctor to be able to confirm it though.