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Pattye Snyder

posted 04/24/2009, comments (8)

A Practical Guide for Friends of People With Arthritis

At best it was very painful, frustrating, and lonely. I know that the rest of the world tends to continue whether I'm homebound or not, but I suddenly realized (after a prolonged pouting spell), that my friends weren't trying to be mean, they just had no clue what to do! Early March, I had surgeries #7 and #8 due to my... Read more Chevron

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Marie

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Am 62, work FT, neck arthritis most painful

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posted 04/01/2009, comments (0)

neck and hands

AT 62 I expect my hands to have some arthritis, but 6 weeks ago from the pinky down and across all my knuckles (both hands) turned beet red, swollen, wrists felt boggy, and stayed that way for a week. They are still slightly red. But my main concern is my neck! I had a one level ACDF, then 2 years later the bones were going in... Read more Chevron

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Grant Cooper

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posted 03/30/2009, comments (2)

Do hyaluronic acid injections help with osteoarthritis of joints besides the knee?

Hyaluronic acid is found in normal joints as a central component to healthy joint fluid. As joints age, the amount of hyaluronic acid in the joint decreases. A result of this is a loss of resilience in the joint; a loss of shock absorbing capacity in, and lubrication of the joint. Hyaluronic acid injections are sometimes compared to... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/25/2009, comment (1)

How to Tell if Neck Pain Is Neck Arthritis

Imagine holding a bowling ball all day, everyday, over your head. Can you feel your shoulder muscles getting sore? Can you imagine walking to work, sitting at your computer, cleaning your house, playing with your kids, and all the time holding that bowling ball over your head? Well, that is essentially what your neck is doing all... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/23/2009, comment (1)

Can Spinal or neck arthritis lead to headaches?

One of the best-studied musculoskeletal problems is chronic neck pain. The most common cause of chronic neck pain is facet joint disease. The facet joints are the small joints in the spine. They act as hinge joints, allowing flexion and resisting to an extent extension and rotation. Facet joints can become "diseased" by a variety of... Read more Chevron

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