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Grant Cooper

posted 03/10/2009, comment (1)

How Your Posture Can Cause (and Affect) Arthritis

Posture, both good and bad, absolutely can have an impact on osteoarthritis. How does bad posture affect osteoarthritis? Chronic bad posture places abnormal chronic stresses on your body. These stresses make it harder for your muscles to take the pressure off your joints-and your joints end up paying the price. For an easy... Read more Chevron

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kate

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posted 03/01/2009, comments (0)

Difficult prognoses

I am a very active 46 and have severe early osteoarthritis of the knee arising (viewed arthroscopically) from a sports injury, although little pain. My (well respected) orthopaedic surgeon tells me that I will need a replacement knee within 2 to 15 years, probably about 10, depending how much I am prepared to give up in terms of activities.... Read more Chevron

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Grant Cooper

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posted 02/24/2009, comments (0)

Advocating for Yourself At The Doctor's Office

This is a common question that I hear from patients, family, and friends. Going to the doctor's office can be an intimidating experience. For one, if you are going to the doctor, there is a good chance that you are not feeling well. But even if you are feeling good and going in for a simple well-visit check-up, it can still be an... Read more Chevron

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Pattye Snyder

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posted 02/24/2009, comments (6)

Fractures, Fusions and Friends

In two short weeks I'll be having more foot surgeries, primarily due to my osteoarthritis. These will be my 7th and 8th operations due to this challenge. I wish I could say I'm excited and pleased, but not really (and I know many of our readers fully understand)! The hip surgeon, after looking at the x-rays, told me the reason I was... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/11/2009, comments (8)

Severe OA of the knees

I'm living with Severe OA of both knees for about 6 years and getting progressively worse. I've taken steroid shots e and drainage every 3 months or so and really doesn't do mush for pain . I'm also overweight and can't seem to lose weight fast because it's too painful to do exercises standing up or walking .I need to lose 120 pounds the doctors... Read more Chevron

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