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Pattye Snyder

posted 06/19/2009, comments (0)

Sealed Up Challenges With Arthritis

Although many of our readers don't happen to live within the Continental U.S., I'm sure they are discovering many of the same "problems" that we are. Packaging of a wide variety of things (everything from sliced cheeses and meats to medications to paintbrushes) has changed radically in the last few years. Although I'm grateful for... Read more Chevron

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Pattye Snyder

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posted 05/26/2009, comments (3)

So You Think You Can Stop Living Because of Arthritis? Think Again!

After spending much of the last three months recovering from more surgeries on my foot due to osteoarthritis, I find that I still tire easily and become frustrated with my lack of energy. I realize that, according to my surgeons, "It just takes time," but I'm not very patient. A few nights ago, I saw something that changed those... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/14/2009, comment (1)

Yes, It Is Possible to Prevent Arthritis

I was recently asked this question and it occurred to me that a better question might be: Can osteoarthritis be prevented, and, if so, how? Osteoarthritis is also sometimes referred to as "wear-and-tear" arthritis. It involves a wearing down over time of the cartilage... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/09/2009, comments (3)

How do you live with it????

All the test results are in. I don't have... RA, OA, Lupus, and the Rhummy doesn't think it's fibro. Now What. This has been a terible blow to me. I'm sick. Why can't they find out what's making me sick. Every DR, and there have been tons of them, Think it's something different. And most conclusions end with, Well pain management is the only... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/06/2009, comments (0)

Amazing Facts About Your Joints

It is hard to appreciate something if you don't understand it. Understanding your joints and how they function helps you not only appreciate them but also understand how best to care for them. There are different basic kinds of joints in your body. All of the mobile joints (e.g. knees, hips, shoulders, elbows, fingers) have the... Read more Chevron

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