Today, I’m going to the pre-op appointment for my second hip replacement before the age of 35. My first was at 23. The doctors have no idea why I have the arthritic hips of an 80 year-old. FML.
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Today, based on recent x-rays, I have the right knee of a 60-year-old, the left knee of a 70-year-old, and the right hip joint of a 100-year-old who's been dead for 15 years. I'm only 19 years old and my doctor says I'm gonna need two walking sticks by the time I'm 25. FML
Today, I got told by the doctor that my aching knees indeed have advanced arthritis, meaning I'm grinding bone on bone 24/7. At 49, I'm "relatively young," meaning they want me to survive for as many years as I can before they'll replace them. Never mind that I've already been in agony for 10 years. FML
Today, I finally sorted out my health insurance and went to the doctor. After seeing my X-rays and confirming I still had scoliosis, he also confirmed arthritis in both hips, 2 exploded discs and that I have "the back of a 50 year-old." I'm 24. FML
Today, I found out I have to have an operation. This will be the third in 3 years, all for completely unrelated reasons. I'm only 26 and apparently my body is already falling apart at the seams. FML
Today, I found out why I was gradually getting worsening hip pain in those muscles. Turns out I was slouching too much and it had finally caught up with me. I'm only 39. Nothing like needing to go to physical therapy to correct my posture before I turn 50. FML
Today, I have dentures, wear bifocal glasses, and was recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. I must be pretty old, right? Wrong. I’m 28. FML
Today, I've found out I developed carpal tunnel in my right hand and need surgery. On top of that I have degenerative arthritis in my left hip, which needs immediate surgery as well. I haven’t met my $5,000 insurance deductible and have to pay out of pocket. FML
Today, I was told I'll need a hysterectomy. I'm barely 22. My doctor said "You probably wanted kids, huh? That's gonna be rough!" FML
Today, I went to hospital with chest pain and they discovered I need a triple bypass for three arteries clogged with fat. The doctor assumed from my scans that I must be middle aged or older because he’d never seen three arteries clogged so badly on someone under 50. I’m 27 FML
Today, at the age of 30, I was diagnosed with both sciatica and ADHD. I don't know whether to feel really old, or really young. FML
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Charlie Given 28
You might want to get in contact with the osteo doctors of University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S. They've been working on something similar to what you're describing.
Wadlaen 24
I'm terribly sorry to hear that! And I wish you the best of luck. I had my first hip replacement at 21, but that was after a drunk driver hit my original left hip, and I really hope to avoid any more body part replacements.
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Charlie Given 28
You might want to get in contact with the osteo doctors of University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S. They've been working on something similar to what you're describing.
RichardPencil 32
On the bright side, no one will accuse you of being a... ...wait on it... ...hipster.
Wadlaen 24
I'm terribly sorry to hear that! And I wish you the best of luck. I had my first hip replacement at 21, but that was after a drunk driver hit my original left hip, and I really hope to avoid any more body part replacements.
Hangryko 32
You can thank your parents for that. I'm sorry you're going through this, OP.
TomeDr 25
Do you drink a lot of diet soft drinks? My cousin does and need her hip replaced.