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Reply: New treatment for arthritis which cures in three w...
My dad has osteoarthritis in his knees and shoulders, not to mention scoliosis. A friend told me about a...More
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Reply: spine arthritis?
My mother-in-law had a degenerative disc. She had been in pain for 1 1/2 years. She had a surgical procedure...More
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Reply: Bad knee pain only after sleeping
My dad has osteoarthritis in his knees and shoulders, not to mention scoliosis. A friend told me about a...More
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Reply: Hand osteoarthritis
SPMF therapy can be used on hands. Pl visit the website for more info www.sbfhealthcare.com
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Reply: Bilateral Knee Replacement
It says this was posted 5 years ago. Did you have the surgery? I had right knee replaced and exactly one...More
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Reply: Severe cervical spine OA, excessive head sweating
Your doctor is wrong. You don't need a traumatic spinal injury for this. It is also not hormonal, he is a he,...More
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Reply: Total Knee Replacement as day surgery
My aunt was advised TKR but she denied the surgery. Thats when she decided to undergo new technology called...More
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Reply: DICLOFENAC SODIUM TABS
Arthritis is a chronic condition and Pain Management with Diclofenac can be harmful because of the fact that it...More
Posted by Neel07
Reply: Hip Surgery Bursa Removed
Can anyone recommend a surgeon in NJ or Manhattan for hip bursitis surgery?
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Whats the best brand of glucosmaine?
In my practice, I recommend DONA brand which is glucosamine sulfate.DONA brand seems to have the most...More
Posted by Scott Zashin, MD
Whats the best brand of glucosmaine?
In my practice, I recommend DONA brand which is glucosamine sulfate.DONA brand seems to have the most...More
Posted by Scott Zashin, MD
Whats the best brand of glucosmaine?
In my practice, I recommend DONA brand which is glucosamine sulfate.DONA brand seems to have the most...More
Posted by Scott Zashin, MD
Whats the best brand of glucosmaine?
In my practice, I recommend DONA brand which is glucosamine sulfate.DONA brand seems to have the most...More
Posted by Scott Zashin, MD
Whats the best brand of glucosmaine?
In my practice, I recommend DONA brand which is glucosamine sulfate.DONA brand seems to have the most...More
Posted by Scott Zashin, MD
Bursectomy
I had a full hip replacement and bursectomy in April of 2012 of my left hip. I'd been through all the...More
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Reply: 47 years old, having knee replacement & scared to ...
I had a part knee replacement October 2012 and although the operation was a success, I still get a lot of...More
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Reply: OSTEOARTHRITIS AND DEGENERATIVE DISC
Arthritis does not have a permanent cure but what is important is the pain management and to halt or at...More
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Reply: Blood Loss After TKR
I am 6 weeks after TKR. I was told the same thing. It's a common "pre-surgery" suggestion. I had planned...More
Posted by TooToosMommy
Reply: trigger finger surgery
I had the surgery on my left thumb. I had a total of 3 injections before I decided to go with the surgery and...More
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Reply: My osteoartritis
If possible, it is worthwhile for people with osteoarthritis to visit a Rheumatologist, a specialist...More
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Reply: patellafemoral osteo diagnosis
I just saw a Doctor yesterday for knee pain. too. I am 56 and I am a teacher. He took xrays and within minutes...More
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Reply: avocado soy
Actually the product, Avocado Soybean Unsaponifiables (ASU) is a natural vegetable extract made from...More
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Reply: My osteoartritis
What do you do for work? Are there any possibilities for assistant devices?
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Reply: Knee Pain 5 Years After ACL Surgery
I'm 17 years old and had ACL surgery just over 3 years ago. I was never able to fully return to the physical...More
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Reply: Strange popping in Sternum??
The sternum is made up of multiple bones. In mammals, they fuse up. You aren't born with them fused, though (same...More
Posted by JMC38
want to leap over tall buildings again in one sing...
I am 60 y/o F in great health. 15 years of knee pain and slow walking though. Probably from 2 severe accidents...More
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want to leap over tall buildings again in one sing...
I am 60 y/o F in great health. 15 years of knee pain and slow walking though. Probably from 2 severe accidents...More
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  • unilateral support...do it or not to do it
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Blood Loss After TKR
I am having a double knee replacement in June. My doctor has informed me that I might need blood during the...More
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Double Knee Replacement
I am scheduled to have double knee replacement this June. My doctor told me that it is possible for me to need...More
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Reply: trigger thumb treatments ....
Hi everyone. Can someone send me a link for a good brace for trigger thumb? Also, please post a link to...More
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