Osteoarthritis in his 40's: Firefighter Kelly Barber Tells His Story

[@riteishpanchal141]

I got diagnosed at the age of 30....Two things I got simultaneously.....My Wife got pregnant and I was Happy for soon to become a Father....Few days after this news...Pain started in my Right Hip and Knees...I have AVN in both Hips and Osteoarthritis in Both Knees....Apart from these....I am now father of a Sweet and a Beautiful Daughter of 4 years...❤️❤️

[@jameseddy5372]

Thank you for your years of service. I am 39 can hardly move some days. Take care.

[@paulanthonyhoeflich8988]

Praying. Is employment manageable?

[@JacksMarie]

I got diagnosed with OA at 29, been dealing w. Pain since 28, im now 30 and im always in pain. Trying my hardest to stay away from pain pills so i push through.. its very depressing dealing with this disease at a young age.. its hard to workout ,walk , and just live a normal daily life. I had a pin placed in my hip at 12 and these are the long term affects from having uneven legs. Blah.

[@flyingwithllamas]

I really feel for you. I'm 46 and both my knees need replacing but my surgeon wants to wait for robotic surgery to be available in the UK. It causes so many problems with hip bursitis and achillies tendonitis and my right hip is wearing. It's so hard to work full time and deal with the pain and have had to give up riding my horses. Stay strong, push through is my motto!

[@lr1802]

Omg this comment actually made me cry! I’m so sorry and I sooo felt Everything u were saying! I wish it could be taken away from u! Pain every single day?!?!? 😞

[@bradymoon1889]

ive been dealing with it sice 28, i am 40 now....i hope this message finds you well, u are not alone.

[@riteishpanchal141]

@@bradymoon1889 Thanks for ur experience...

[@travisricks3436]

I’m 37. Was diagnosed at 34 with Osteoarthritis of the Spine. Very painful and debilitating. I stay in pain 24/7. I also have bone spurs and bulging discs. I feel like there is no hope for me. I feel useless and a burden. Im on social security disability because of it.

[@philipkearns8117]

Hi Kelly Thanks for telling us your experience of this disease. I am now in my 50's with eight years as a diver in the military followed by 30 years deep sea diving in the offshore oil and gas industry. This is the first story I have found which has been told by someone with whom I can identify. I have spent many hours looking for stories from the likes of top sportsmen etc but with no joy. I have osteoarthritis in my right hip, right knee, both ankles and knuckles of both hands. I am going to attempt to remove most sugar from my diet amongst other things and combined with some training see if I can improve my mobility. I am still managing to work but the condition overall does worry me. I remain optimistic of obtaining relief one way or another. Kind regards Phil

[@krisdecapua8703]

I'm so informed

[@geoffjoffy]

My whole family has arthritis except me and I am 60. I don't even have back pain, like most people my age. I am incredibly lucky and thank the Lord every day.

[@MsSecretlady]

How lucky u are

[@godismeme272]

How much do you weigh?

[@geoffjoffy]

12 stone@@godismeme272

[@areguapiri]

Your lord only likes you.

[@KevinRamirez-je3qj]

I’ve had it since 14….. in 27 now and well….. pain is part of me, pain

[@Bucky1836]

13 friend with harsh redneck dad....36 now waiting to ser rheumatologist

[@tomikagentry6726]

I’m 41 I found out I had OA at 40 in my right knee and hip and the pain is no joke

[@godismeme272]

I noticed when I'm at my leanest, the symptoms subside dramatically. Almost to the point where it feels like it's healing. But the moment I stay too long at a higher weight, I get reminded of my mortality.

[@thomasmoore9965]

Hi guys, i have OA in my right hip, also my head bone is already dead because of lack of blood supply to the head of the bone, it started with little pain in my buttock and after a year x rays showed that there is no cartilage, worst thing is that it started when i was 27, now im almost 33 and i can tell you that its hell, painkillers dont work anymore like before and its every day battle and struggle, im still young and i do everything to avoid the endoprothese, ive lost my girlfriend cause i cant be the man ive used to be, also i coudnt tell her about it, its so embarasing to be a man in young age and deal with such shit, hope one day there will be better solution than prosthetic, its been five years but i still believe in some medicine breakthrough, sorry for my bad english

[@wrenbyrd1093]

Glucosamine and chondroitin can really help. I’m not going into detail about my osteoarthritis right now but it helped at least for awhile immensely.

[@Alpine913]

I was diagnosed with OA in my spine since I was 27. After some scans, doctor said my spine had the deterioration of someone in their 60's and that it's only going to get worse. It's only been a year later, and for the last few weeks, I've had more bad days than good days now. It just sucks...

[@asherpatino4141]

Do you try stretches and muscle strengthening?

[@lessons9745]

Arthritis sucks. I had to give up everything in my 40s

[@runningkirkwa2934]

Any marathoners out here?. Thats my love. Watching this video for a reason though

[@candiceperry7916]

Take care of yourself when you have osteroarthitis

[@TinaJackson]

I was shocked when I saw this video! I had my right hip replaced at the age of 40 and now at 47, am well beyond needing a hip replacement on my left. My left hip hurts more than my right did when it was replaced...I've just been putting it off. The doctors don't know why I have such aggressive osteoarthritis at such a young age, now also affecting my spine. I too was fairly active, raising three kids on my own, working as a CNA and then Activities Director most of my adult life. This is the only other person I know of that needed a hip replacement in their 40's! It's awesome and sad to know that I am not alone!

[@benrodnisky1]

I am 33 and i have a level 4 artrities in my hip... soon to thr.

[@cartconrad4426]

Brothers I'm a medical ret firefighter and I have bad back in pain and and now my left knee my have give issues for years

[@ThanhNguyen-pu6ms]

I’m 38 and caused my osteoarthritis in my foot due to a bad decision. Really tough but this is helping me move on.

[@mgetz126]

In my 40s and have already had a cmc joint replacement, need other hand done. I have arthritis literally everywhere. Hands, wrists, shoulders, hips, spine, knees...it’s miserable! Doctors don’t understand what’s causing this at my age. Progressing fast

[@misovuletic]

Me too. 38 years, physiotherapist. Everything ruined. I found my cause. Epstein barr virus, varicela zoster etc....My blood test showed the nubers sky rocketing...

[@areguapiri]

Sadly, there is never a solution.

[@innessmohammed4498]

Hi Kelly. Thanks for the information. I'm in alot of pain right now especially in my lower lumber. I'm 57.8yrs old female and I lead a very active life. On the go almost always and suddenly I had to stop all actives and my bed became my friend a few days ago.. The pains are sever.. It's radiating down both legs. I was diagnosed last year about June and the doctor never gave me any advice just offered pain meds... I really need to know about what's the healthiest diet and exercise..

[@GoodNewsForStrangers]

Hey Kelly, if you see this. Did you give up being a firefighter after the hip replacement? Cheers.

[@cartconrad4426]

But I had a lot blood clots to my lungs and I'm on blood thinners so that really hurt me from being a firemen and my to

[@Star5dg]

Lyme disease?

[@PietroWilsonSCP]

hahaha, im 15 and i have osteoarthritis! I also have like 4 Other Knee diseases. Its all chronic too! haahha... ;..)

[@arewecool177]

Hey, i hope you get better. I know life can be unfair for people like us, sending you love and care.

[@Yash-bp4qb]

Bro it get worse ? Pls tell me i have OA too and i am 16

[@stephane777777]

Sorry by nothing to learn from this video

[@stephane777777]

But not by

[@stylistxxx]

I learnt that too much of sport can be bad for you also , my parents and grandparents none have knee issue and I had arthritis since late 30 s playing tennis 3 times per week

[@benrodnisky1]

I agree. At least let us know what hes situation after surgery

[@Alpine913]

Ironically, this was the kind of video I was looking for. A video where someone just shares their experience so I know I'm not alone in this.

[@chocolategravyandbiscuits8418]

I’m 38 and have it bad it neck and lower back and both shoulders and knees and even big toes. I’m just now getting it treated. It’s been like this for 6 years at least. I am extremely active and a fun Saturday for me is spent with a chainsaw in hand or on a tractor. I love to work, can’t sit still, and regularly put in 16-18 hour days of anything from computer programming to plumbing to logging. I am a business data consultant and have flexible hours to do the stuff I want to do too and am basically a high tech red neck.

[@b3rkolas235]

Hey man, I am 26M and i have OA in my right knee, big toe, shoulders and fingers. I work in home office but its a dead end job and i want to be HVAC. Do you think its good to push through?

[@chocolategravyandbiscuits8418]

@@b3rkolas235Absolutely. Go make that money don’t worry about it. We got to.