Q: I have been diagnosed with degenerative joint disease. I understand this is the same as osteoarthritis. It is primarily in my hips and knees. I am considering going into an upper flat. Is stair climbing beneficial or detrimental to the OA? A: Osteoarthritis is a synonym for degenerative joint disease. People in their 50s and '60s will... Read more
I’m happy to report there have been a number of exciting developments reported at the EULAR (European League Against Rheumatism) meetings in Barcelona this spring, several of which may be of interest to you. 1). Prexige and Osteoarthritis. This medication is a new generation COX-2 selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory,... Read more
Dear Dr. Krant:I am 35 years old and was just diagnosed with Osteoarthritis. I am 3 weeks out of Arthoscopic surgery to remove torn cartilage. When I went for my 2 week post op they told me I had OA and that there isn’t much I can do for it at this time, except avoid things like jumping, running and squatting. I believe this is hereditary... Read more
Dear Dr. Krant,I would like to know if the supplements glucosamine and chondroitan sulfate are worth trying for osteoarthritis. I've heard of many people who have been helped. Do these supplements really work? Are they safe?Glucosamine and chondroitan have been the subject of extensive interest in the medical community for some years. As... Read more
Dear Dr. Krant:I am a 55 year-old man who has had osteoarthritis in my feet for 17 years. During the last 3 years it has spread throughout my spine, skull to tailbone, in the shoulders/hips/knees and hands, and nodes on fingers. I also have some difficulty walking. Is this a normal progression, or an extreme variation?You have had... Read more
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