Just been diagnosed; basic info needed

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sum1 - 07 Jul 2005 16:34 GMT

Following X-Rays on Friday last my GP's nurse has told me that
arthritis of the spine has been diagnosed )I'd been in complaining of
some persistent but not severe pain in the right side of the neck).
So, I'm hoping this is the best place to come for some info
based on you veterans'experience and knowledge, like:
Can i expect this condition to inevitably become progressively worse?
Will it severely restrict my mobility, and if so, how quickly?
The nurse told me there is no treatment; is this correct?
Would seated posture, or local heat lessen the discomfort?
Do weather conditions affect it for better or worse?
Should I consciously flex my neck more, or keep it more rigid?
These are just random queries from a newcomer to this condition, so
all further relevant info is welcome.
If you prefer to answer by email, my real address is
rocker5(at)flash.net
Intro and data -I'm 66, 140 lbs, 6 feet, pretty good health except
for 2detached retinas (accidental damage); smoke and drink (Scotch) too much
although my blood test results for the last three years have been
100 per cent free of any abnormality.
No history of any major illnesses (yet!).
BTW, www sites are usually not of much use to me, as I use a screen
reader/voice synthesizer whichis not brilliant at reading these.
If you have been, Thanks for reading this!

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Janice - 13 Jul 2005 20:44 GMT

I am 48, and I was diagnosed with arthritis of the spine, bone spurs, and
degeneration of the discs, 18 months ago. I was in agony for about a month,
until I started going to a chiropractor. For 2/3 weeks, I went 3 times a
week. Very expensive, but my other half paid for it. Since then, I go every
4/6 weeks, and am much better. Since then, I have also been diagnosed with
fibromyalgia, which explains why I have pains in my muscles, as well as my
bones. I missed the chiro for 2 months, and was almost back to how I was at
first, so it really did work for me. The best thing is to keep moving, and
do stretching exercices.

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> Following X-Rays on Friday last my GP's nurse has told me that
> arthritis of the spine has been diagnosed )I'd been in complaining of
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> reader/voice synthesizer whichis not brilliant at reading these.
> If you have been, Thanks for reading this!

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