KEEPIN' THE FAITH
I used to think I was a little different from many people, but as I "mature" (i.e. get older), I find that I'm terminally average, and that's fine with me.
My first osteoarthritis surgery was for a joint replacement at the base of my big toe about 12 years ago. At the time, I thought "well, we got THAT fixed -- won't have anymore surgeries." Little did I know that I would have four more joint replacement surgeries with at least three more in my "forecast." ...
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A reader asks Joe and Terry Graedon from The People's Pharmacy why doctors don't check patients' vitamin D levels during physicals. The reader has... Read more »
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Many people take natural supplements in an attempt to ease their joint pain. But experts say very few of these supplements have been examined in... Read more »
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A torn knee ligament, such as the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), often requires surgical reconstruction. Exercise is important after the operation... Read more »
New research has found that one in 75 patients who get a knee or hip replacement must get it replaced within three years. Experts say this raises the... Read more »
Plan ahead and prepare for pain to get to the pay off Over the last few years, my friend Carolyn Yetter has had both hips and one knee replaced. I asked her what advice she would give to people preparing for joint replacement surgery. She...
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