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Are my conditions related and what should I do?
I am a 24yr old female and have experienced significant joint pain, weakness and numbness for at least 3 years.
At age 13 I was diagnosed with external tibial torsion at ~45° and was given insoles which did not help much and I never saw the same doctor, so eventually stopped treatment.
At around 21 years old I began experiencing a lot of spasms and pain in my lower back and numbness in my legs. After 2 MRI scans over I years I was found to have disc protrusions in the lumbar and degenerative spondylitic change as well as bilateral protrusio acetabuli, with mild bilateral cartilage degeneration and mild fraying of the superolateral acetabular Labra. (See attached image of MRI results).
I have had 2 NHS physio courses and have been trying to keep them up but the pain in my hips and knees (burning or throbbing pains?) are getting worse and numbness, pain and swelling in my fingers toes and wrists. I'm unsure what to do or if the conditions interact.
At age 13 I was diagnosed with external tibial torsion at ~45° and was given insoles which did not help much and I never saw the same doctor, so eventually stopped treatment.
At around 21 years old I began experiencing a lot of spasms and pain in my lower back and numbness in my legs. After 2 MRI scans over I years I was found to have disc protrusions in the lumbar and degenerative spondylitic change as well as bilateral protrusio acetabuli, with mild bilateral cartilage degeneration and mild fraying of the superolateral acetabular Labra. (See attached image of MRI results).
I have had 2 NHS physio courses and have been trying to keep them up but the pain in my hips and knees (burning or throbbing pains?) are getting worse and numbness, pain and swelling in my fingers toes and wrists. I'm unsure what to do or if the conditions interact.
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Orthopedics is a medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis, correction, prevention, and treatment of patients with skeletal deformities - disorders of the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, nerves and skin. These elements make up the musculoskeletal system. Your body's musculoskeletal system is a complex system of bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves and allows you to move, work and be active. Once devoted to the care of children with spine and limb deformities, orthopedics now cares for patients of all ages, from newborns with clubfeet, to young athletes requiring arthroscopic surgery, to older people with arthritis. The physicians who specialize in this area are called orthopedic surgeons or orthopedists.
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In terms of determining what to do next, the progression in symptoms along with numbness/pain indicate potential worsening nerve impingement and requires a review with a trained orthopaedic specialist for an examination. It would be best to arrange a follow-up with your original doctor as they will be familiar with your condition. In the mean time until your review with them, do minimise strenuous activity and avoid carrying any heavy weights. Hope this helps!