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Lene Andersen

Lene Andersen, Health Guide

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Writer, Advocate, Photographer
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Debunking the Myths of Arthritis

Myth: Arthritis is an old person's disease. Fact: Two thirds of people who have arthritis are under the age of 65. Some of the most serious forms of arthritis affect teenagers or people in their 20s or 30s.   Myth: Arthritis is one disease. Fact: There are over 100 different types of arthritis.   Myth: There's nothing you can do... Read moreChevron
posted 05/01/2013, comments (0)|
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Christina Lasich, MD

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Hot Wax Treatments Benefit Arthritic Hands

If you look down at your hands and see knotted bunch of crooked joints that can no longer button your shirt, then you might want to read this. Hand arthritis affects millions of people every day. Even the mundane daily tasks become impossible when the hands are stiff, painful and deformed. If it’s cold outside, then forget trying to tie your... Read moreChevron
posted 04/20/2013, comments (0)|
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Pattye Snyder

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Spring Is Here: New Arthritis Challenges, New Solutions

After some false starts, it looks like spring has finally begun.   I can’t tell you how happy that makes me.  This past winter, with its bitter weather, has been a learning experience for me.  I have spent the past few years in Africa teaching as a volunteer and enjoying the balmy sub–tropical weather.  But instead... Read moreChevron
posted 04/19/2013, comments (0)|
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The Benefits of Hip Replacement Surgery: A HealthCentral Explainer

Getting a hip replacement is a major decision.  How bad is your pain?  If you opt for the surgery, you could be staring down a long and potentially difficult recovery.    First, there’s the matter of  preparing your body for the surgery (which may include losing some weight), then preparing your house for use upon... Read moreChevron
posted 04/07/2013, comments (0)|
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Linda

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I was dx with F.M. four years ago,(was aware of disc issues and osteo) PTSD -shooting.=anxiety. Learning disabilities.
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osteo or arthritis?

Hi all,   I have been diagnosed with degenitive disc disease in the thorasic, lumbar and cervical. I have fibromyalgia also. I get injections in my back every four weeks in the neck,shoulder's, as well as my lower back due to spasms/sciatica. I am post menapause as well, and am going to be 49 years old. I would like to share my recent... Read moreChevron
posted 03/13/2013, comments (0)|
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