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Andrew Piasecki, MD, Health Guide

Ankle Replacement Surgery: The Alternatives to Replacement Surgery

There are both surgical and non-surgical alternatives to ankle replacement surgery. First line treatments for arthritis of the ankle are non-surgical methods. Several of the non-surgical methods provide relief because they limit motion, thus decreasing the irritation of the arthritic joint. One such method is the use of shoe inserts (orthotics),... Read more Chevron

posted 03/18/2010, comments (0)|

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Seth Ginsberg, Health Guide

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Co-founder of CreakyJoints

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Which Olympic Sport Would be Best for Arthritis Patients?

Turns out that I didn’t get inoculated for a fever that has gripped the world – Olympic Fever! – and it has taken a toll on me. I am not sure what I will do with myself next week, late at night, with no competitive winter sports to watch. I marvel at how these finely tuned machines (athletes is an understatement) pull off their... Read more Chevron

posted 03/01/2010, comments (0)|

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Retired Administrative Asst. that now Trains & Shows Dogs!

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Does This Ever Happen To You??

I don't know about anyone else .... but I am exasperated when trying to find something to wear on a regular basis. Yes I know that I have certain restrictions due to my prior auto accident way back in 1986, but seriously ... has anyone ever had issues in trying to figure out what to wear when my ankles are flairing and my hands/wrists won't... Read more Chevron

posted 02/02/2010, comments (4)|

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Laura

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RA, OA and Anklyosing Spondylosis

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Switching to Humira

Hello, My Rheumy is switching me from Enbrel to Humira. I take my first does tonight. I'm not really worried about it, but like a lot of you on this site, I'm worried about weight gain. I didn't gain any weight with Enbrel, but I've read that some gained weight on Humira. I am only 5'2 and can't afford to gain any... Read more Chevron

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Pachie

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frustrated...but keepin' on.

Hi. I'm new to this site, and it seems like a good one, to be involved with- for me. I have osteoarthritis, & degenerative disc disease. ...This started, so severely a couple of years ago; and now, I have to use a wheelchair most of the time. I am 43 yrs. old, and I feel in my 80's...alot! Its hard, to use my arms & hands much of... Read more Chevron

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