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Grant Cooper
posted 07/07/2008, comments (0)

Top 3 Arthritis Myths

Top Three Arthritis Myths   Just because you hear something (or say it yourself) over and over from many different people, doesn't make it true. The same can be said about much of "conventional wisdom" related to osteoarthritis. These are three of the arthritis myths I hear over and over:   1. Arthritis pain is a normal part of ... Read moreChevron
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Grant Cooper
posted 06/27/2008, comment (1)

Should You Take "Green Lipped Mussel Extract" For Osteoarthritis Pain Relief?

What are Green Lipped Mussel Extract supplements, and should I be taking them for my osteoarthritis?   New Zealand is a beautiful country.  My family lived there when I was 2 years old.  Although I don't remember it well, I was left with many memorable pictures of its people and landscapes. Perhaps because my family has fond... Read moreChevron
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Grant Cooper
posted 05/30/2008, comments (0)

Surgery for osteoarthritis, even without pain?

My doctor took an x-ray of my hip and told me that I have severe arthritis. He said I need surgery, but my hip doesn't hurt that much.  Do I need surgery?                One of the first things I tell medical students and residents whenever I am teaching them about... Read moreChevron
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Grant Cooper
posted 05/16/2008, comments (3)

Cortisone injections for knee osteoarthritis

"My doctor wants to give me a cortisone injection in my knee for my osteoarthritis.  That's just a short-term fix, isn't it?  Won't the pain just come back?"      Knee pain from osteoarthritis (OA) can range from mild to severe.  There are several treatments available for osteoarthritis knee pain.  These... Read moreChevron
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Craig Stoltz

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posted 05/12/2008, comments (3)

Arthritis Can Keep People With Diabetes From Exercise

A nasty interplay observed between arthritis, diabetes and inactivity appears to multiply serious health risks, according to a new report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).   The CDC study essentially found this: About half of diabetics have osteoarthritis, and those who have both diabetes and arthritis are... Read moreChevron
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The breakdown of cartilage in the knee can lead to bony protrusions called spurs and considerable joint pain.

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