Antidepressant medications are used to treat a variety of conditions, including depression and other mental/mood disorders. These medications can help prevent suicidal thoughts/attempts and provide other important benefits. However, studies have shown that a small number of people (especially people younger than 25) who take antidepressants for any condition may experience worsening depression, other mental/mood...
Read moreOver the weekend, I had an opportunity to visit with my friend, Leslie, and her husband. Her husband noted that Leslie, who is in her late... Read more »
"My knee feels stiff when I sit for a long time and it hurts to get up. But, after I walk for a few minutes, the pain eases up." "My... Read more »
Full Question: I have been taking Imitrex 2 - 4 per month for about 10 years. I have had joint stiffness commonly after taking it.... Read more »
Lately, I’ve found that my hips have stiffened up. According to my massage therapist, part of the reason is due to lower back issues that... Read more »
The local weather forecast calls for pain increasing over the next five days and tapering off towards the end of the week. Sound familiar?... Read more »
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There are many reasons why knee stiffness occurs after joint replacement. In this article, ways to predict and manage such a problem are reported.... Read more »
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When the pain of arthritis doesn't go away, replacing the problem joint may be an option. For the knee, the procedure to implant a new joint is... Read more »
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Total knee replacement (TKR) is designed to reduce pain while also improving motion and function. Some patients have significant joint stiffness... Read more »
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What can be done about joint stiffness after a total knee replacement (TKR)? When all else fails, the implant can be revised. But does this really... Read more »
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It's a well-known fact that women athletes injure the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of their knees more often than men. Many explanations have... Read more »