degenerative arthritis AKA Osteoarthritis

**[MPGH]Ghost** · 03-17-2011

To day i found out i got that shit yay me

**Drake** · 03-17-2011

could u explain what it is ?

**[MPGH]Ghost** · 03-17-2011

Osteoarthritis (OA) also known as degenerative arthritis or degenerative joint disease, is a group of mechanical abnormalities involving degradation of joints,[1] including articular cartilage and subchondral bone. Symptoms may include joint pain, tenderness, stiffness, locking, and sometimes an effusion. A variety of causes—hereditary, developmental, metabolic, and mechanical—may initiate processes leading to loss of cartilage. When bone surfaces become less well protected by cartilage, bone may be exposed and damaged. As a result of decreased movement secondary to pain, regional muscles may atrophy, and ligaments may become more lax.[2]
Treatment generally involves a combination of exercise, lifestyle modification, and analgesics. If pain becomes debilitating, joint replacement surgery may be used to improve the quality of life. OA is the most common form of arthritis,[2] and the leading cause of chronic disability in the United States.[3] It affects about 8 million people in the United Kingdom and nearly 27 million people in the United States.

**Drake** · 03-17-2011

and thats good ? =_=

**[MPGH]Ghost** · 03-17-2011

i might have a lot of problems when i get older

**Drake** · 03-17-2011

so its possible that u might feel a constant pain ?

**[MPGH]Ghost** · 03-17-2011

Ye.
So far if i move my left fingers/hand around to much it stiffens up and hurts like a bitch.
Wake up with sore hands now n then

**Obama** · 03-17-2011

Sigh, sucks man, you'll probably be in a wheel chair in your 30's- 40's :/

**[MPGH]Ghost** · 03-17-2011

Originally Posted by Obama

Sigh, sucks man, you'll probably be in a wheel chair in your 30's- 40's :/

This just keeps on getting better n better