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Christina Lasich, MD

Christina Lasich, MD, Health Pro

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A specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Pain, Arthritis, and Famous

Who am I? I can barely recognize myself because the rheumatoid arthritis has severely deformed my hands, my feet and my legs. The first 50 years of my life from 1841 to 1891 must have been in another body because this one cannot even hold up my favorite pipe or roll my favorite cigarettes. This decrepit shell has really failed me now that one side... Read moreChevron
posted 08/23/2010, comments (0)|
Jim C.

sOoOoo TiReD...

Ok, i found this site last night browsing the web looking for info or stories about people who have "died young from RA". Strangly enough it linked me to this website. I was browsing this site when I came accross journals written by a membesr from this site. Reading her journals inspired me to write some things of my own to share with the... Read moreChevron
posted 08/12/2010, comments (0)|
Dr. Daniel O'Neill, M.D.

Dr. Daniel O'Neill, M.D., Health Guide

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Low-Tech Suggestions to Relieve Pain

Since I started writing this column we’ve been bouncing around with various thoughts on arthritis, activity and other issues of joint health. In all the excitement I fear we may have missed a few things, so on that note, we will put things to right. As mentioned, one of the most impressive things I saw as a medical student was a person... Read moreChevron
Pattye Snyder

Pattye Snyder, Health Guide

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Sand Dunes and Airplanes: Travel Hints for Arthritis Patients

While hiking, or when I am in a crowd, I've found I must have a cane for balance, as well as to keep from being accidentally tripped. I always have my "stick" when I fly, and am able to take advantage of early plane boarding to avoid crowds and lines. I always carry two smaller wallets (no purse) and keep them in two separate places for security... Read moreChevron
Christina Lasich, MD

Christina Lasich, MD, Health Pro

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A specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Where is the Joint Pain?

A majority of patients have one question on their minds: Where the "heck" is that pain coming from? A red, painful swollen knee may hurt deep, on the side, in the middle, in the back, or just plain everywhere. A shoulder may hurt with the arm up, down or to the side. Although the question of "where" may seem simple enough, sometimes sorting out... Read moreChevron
posted 08/02/2010, comments (0)|