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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Hobs" data-source="post: 371347" data-attributes="member: 24693">Well RRB, I'm no expert but that does suggest arthritis to me and to make it through to your 50's before it becomes debilitating, I consider a tad on the lucky side.My problems became restrictive in my late 30's and by 40 I had my first cartilage op and more since. I was a keen rugby player at school as well as an avid member of the rowing eight which followed my into adulthood. I eventually gave up both at 35 but tried to keep as active as possible, which may not (with hindsight) have been the smartest approach; but I'm still able to get around (just, some days) and have to accept the limitations my joints impose on me ... but hey, many are a lot worse off than me :wink: I know that one day in the not too distant future new knees at least will be on the to do list, but I'm hanging on to what I have until absolutely 'screamming-with-pain' necessary for getting around the house and locality. My consultant said the shoulders are a very complicated, so I doubt if I'll get those replaced; although they do really play up when I'm forced to use both walking sticks instead of the usual one.Perhaps as you are a carer, you might get fast tracked onto the consultant's list.</blockquote>

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