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JustMe

Osteoarthritis at 32

I was diagnosed nearly 48 hours ago with osteoarthritis of the knees at the age of 32 and I just wish that I had someone to talk to. My husband and family are all brushing it off as though it is nothing and I shouldn't be freaked out, but I've gone from being able to exercise at will and training to compete in national sporting competitions to... Read moreChevron
Expert_badge Pattye Snyder

Natural Remedies to Reduce Inflammation: Bromelain, Black Cherry Concentrate, Diet, Exercise

It seems recently, more than ever, I've been representing the phrase I once heard - "I'm so far behind, I think I'm FIRST!" In trying to figure this out, it's occurred to me that I'm a big part of my own problem. For a great deal of time in the last three years, I've been living and volunteer working in Tanzania, and then trying to return to the... Read moreChevron
Expert_badge Christina Lasich, MD

Christina Lasich, MD

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A specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Home Remedies for Arthritic Pain

Got a painful joint that has been nagging you, but you do not want to go to the doctor? Maybe you need some helpful home remedies that might ease your pain. Although these solutions probably will not cure your arthritis, these solutions can take the edge off the pain just enough to make life tolerable. And if you can avoid seeing the doctor and... Read moreChevron
Ernie1952

Ernie from shipley

Hi my story, I have had Osteoarthritis to my left hip for over 6 years and had a hip replacement done last May 2010 and i am in a lot more pain than i was before i had the operation, still have more pain a year on.  I had an exray 3 weeks ago and the joint is fine.  My problem is with the mussle tissue around the... Read moreChevron
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Arthritis Awareness Month

I just wanted to pass along some information on Arthritis Awareness Month taking place here at HealthCentral!   First, I want to call attention to an article about the Arthritis Foundation and how they are trying to bring awareness to the fight against the disease.    Next, I would like to announce a contest being held on our... Read moreChevron