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We must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us. ~Joseph Campbell
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May is Arthritis Awareness Month!
We must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us. ~Joseph Campbell
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Reply: Bilateral Knee Replacement
What about the scars? I saw a video after a man had the surgery & that alone scared me to death. Do...
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That's a question you will have to ask your doctor and the anesthesiologist. There's no possible way people on...
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I am having surgery for sever trigger thumb will I be awake or asleep? Thank You
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Reply: Frozen shoulder
Frozen shoulder usually goes away on its own within a few months to a year. If you're still having problems...
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Anxiety and Depression and OA
One-third of people 45 and older with arthritis report that they are depressed or anxious, a new...
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Reply: What is the worst part about having OA?
It is frustrating, isn't it, Tania?! And you bring up a good point.. the difficulty of balancing...
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Reply: depression help
Hi BigAl and welcome here, I hope your post doesn't get missed by others who can offer you their...
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Glucosamine Chondroitin
The effectiveness of Glucosamine Chondroitin remains questionable & I'd like to hear others comments on...
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Reply: Sudden onset of weak tendons?
Have you taken any antibiotics in the time leading up to your chronic tendinitis?
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Reply: Hip Surgery Bursa Removed
Thanks for the info.............I'm looking at the same thing and wondered about recovery time.
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Reply: bursitis 2 years after hip replacement
I had bursitis in my hip before my surgery. It went away after the surgery. I would think a orthopedist would...
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I had my left knee totally replaced when I was 42 yrs old. Before my Dr. did the replacement I used...
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Reply: Conflicting Hip MRI Findings (MD input requested)
Hi, Unfortunately there are no experts on this community, not yet anyway, and I am not a health...
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Reply: Younger with severe osteoarthritis in the knee.
you can get a recommendation from your ortho dr. podiatrist. or physical therapist. i have severe arthritis at a...
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Reply: 47 years old, having knee replacement & scared to ...
I went thru something similar, In January my doctor finally agreed that I was too young but a Partial Knee...
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Painful Injections Enbrel
I've been on Enbrel now for some time. For me, Enbrel injections were extremely painful. I discovered that...
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stopping the popping
Hello, I too pop my sternum. It just feels so good. But, as it feels better and better, the pain and need...
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Reply: shoulder sounds like squeaky door?
Any follow up on the squeaking shoulders??? I am also presenting with the squeaking 8 weeks post up. It...
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Reply: patellafemoral osteo diagnosis
go to another Doctor for another opinion. Check with any nurses you may know who might know about which orthos...
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ACL 2 years after surgery pain
Hello- I had my ACL reconstructed about 2 years ago using my patella tendon, I have gone back to playing...
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arthritis
For the last 6 months,maybe longer, I have been experiencing joint tenderness in my two index fingers and now...
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Is there a name for my hereditary tibial deformity...
My shin bones appear to have an abnormal curvature where they bow out in the center. I also have noticeable...
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Knee Replacement
Hi, I had a right knee replacement June 2010 at the age of 50. I have never felt better - best decision I...
Is standing on a year old knee replacement for 12-15 hours a week do damage to the knee replacement?
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Reply: osteoarthritis exercise cycle
I'm 64 and I tried both ,. The upright was very painful for me, during use and afterwards. I have lower back pain...
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Reply: Knee replacements with Verilast Technologhy
Mine is almost 2 years old and still doing well. My insurance covered it. It's more a matter of whether they'll...
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Laughter Really IS the Best Medicine
So what makes you laugh? What movies? What kinds of jokes? What friends, situations, etc.? And...
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Reply: new here, please help
Your doctor is trying to help you. Why are you afraid of Celebrex? Take it and see if it works. There is no...
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Reply: Controversial Stem Cell Treatment
Dear AN_239286, Did you actually get the treatment? Would you tell me about it? I'm senior medical writer...
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I'm 55 and have had osto for about 10 years. I use a cream called Valtaren works really great. I put it on first thing in the morning ... More
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