I've been diagnosed with osteoarthritis (today).
Some joints on my hands have reduced movement, it also affects my feet (arthritic changes / bunions), an ankle, knee and hip, my neck and back - all of these hurt from time to time, some of them more often.
My shoulders are now getting 'clunky' and I thought I had tennis elbow but am not so sure now... I've been prescribed Lodine and ibuprofen gel.
I'm scared. 
I'm not old enough to have this (not that anyone should have it) - I'm not even 50 yet!
If anyone out there has some advice (especially on how I can try to stop myself losing any more movement in my hands) I would be very grateful.
Sorry this is so long....