i'm sorry to hear you're going through this. it doesn't sound like you're getting much support from your health care team either. i'm not convinced you've received a correct diagnosis yet. many things could cause the symptoms you describe and certainly osteoarthritis is one of them. but have your physicians ruled out other causes like rheumatoid arthritis lupus multiple sclerosis problems with your spine etc.? if possible see other doctors to try to get to the bottom of this. if there is a teaching hospital in your area see if you can get an appointment with an orthopedic doctor or rheumatologist there. these doctors often have cutting-edge information that not all other physicians possess. wishing you well!
i'm 60 yr female fairly active. the last yr having extreme pain in & around knees or feet frequently unable to walk. intermittant pain started 1 1/2 yrs. ago progressively more frequent. ortho. diagnosed minor arthritis not enough to cause pain & advised was inflammation of joints. used topical anti-inflammatories aleve & several modalities without consistant relief. has drastically lowered quality of life. weight gain & depression setting in as a result. unable to obtain adequate help from local doctors or specialist accept that "it will get worse". any suggestions would be helpful.