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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 more Chevron

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posted 04/24/2008, comments (0)

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Well, here it is a glorious spring morning and guess what? Here I am with a flare up in my knees and hips and ankles,AAAARRRRGGGHHHH! I was diagnosed ten years hence with Osteoarthritis and went on Celebrex, when that didn't seem to do the trick I was put on Voltaren and guess what? It made me GI bleed, so I got fed up and went... Read more Chevron

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Matthew Thompson

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posted 04/21/2008, comment (1)

Advanced Treatment of Osteoarthritis

"My doctor said to exercise and lose weight, but I can't exercise because it is too painful!" This scenario highlights one of the difficulties of treating osteoarthritis. We know that lifestyle changes can help, but they can be difficult to make when in pain. As anyone who has dealt with chronic pain can attest to, pain can... Read more Chevron

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Matthew Thompson

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posted 04/11/2008, comments (0)

The Second Doctor’s Visit for Osteoarthritis of the Hip or Knee

You've had your first visit with the doctor, and found out that you have osteoarthritis of the hip or knee. As discussed in my last post, the goal of the first visit was to obtain the correct diagnosis. Now it's time to discuss some of the possible treatments and what to expect for the second visit. Remember that doctors will vary in... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/26/2008, comments (0)

Just Diagnosed With Arthritis: The First Doctor’s Visit for Hip or Knee Pain

If you have had hip pain or knee pain for a long period of time, you probably have tried a few over-the-counter medications and may have turned to friends and family for advice. Maybe it got better for a while, but eventually returned. At some point, you decide that you have had enough and make the decision to see a doctor about it. To... Read more Chevron

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