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Well, nothing sudden... My mum is crippled with arthritis, and has been in a wheelchair for some years. Earlier this summer, she was quite ill, and that caused some more deterioration in her general situation. She lives with me, so that's a concern for both of us, as I'm her primary caregiver. As for me, I've inherited her arthritis, unfortunately, and have it quite badly in one hip. I've just found out that I'm a candidate for a hip replacement when I can get one; meanwhile, I muddle along as best as I can with meds and physiotherapy. It's a bit of a drag, as I've always been pretty active, and love walking with my dogs, but I have to do the best I can. Some days are better (or worse) than others.