About *Patt* Expertise i know a lot about this disease having it in my family from grandmothers, mother to sisters and children.
Experience I have lived with this disease for some twenty five years. I can offer help in dealing with this, how to know you might have it or be getting it and why. I know the pain involved, the crippliing effect and can offer suggestions for relief. I will not medicate nor talk about what you should be taking, this is for your docter. I can however follow up with you on why and what works.
Expert: *Patt* Date: 8/8/2004 Subject: may have this?
Question How do I know if i am getting this disease at forty years old.?
Please tell me what to look for and what to expect.
Answer Mervin
your docter will order blood work first mostly, then xrays, bone density tests, scans, MRI's, etc.
He will determine the onset of this disease and medicate accordingly.
Keep working and exercising, do not let it stop your life, do hot tub soaks daily of twenty minutes.