Wednesday, May 30, 2012

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GeekyGranny

It Keeps Getting Worse

I suffer from not only fibromyalgia, but also osteoarthritis in my spine, hands, knees; carpal tunnel syndrome; chrondomalacia; migraines; sleep apnea; narcolepsy; GERD; DDD; bulging discs; and am extremely hard of hearing. I'm in constant pain and it is causing me lots of depression. I'm at the stage of my SSDI application where... Read moreChevron
MaxNJ

Finding Out

Hello from North  Jersey.  I`m here   by my  big  xmas tree, something I love to put up every year.  But its  different for me now. On Oct 1, I went to an orthopedist at NYU medical center in Manhattan. He weas referred to me by my regular doctor. I  kept feeling pops and clicks in my knees. This doctor... Read moreChevron
Dr. Borigini

Dr. Borigini, Health Guide

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Beyond Osteoarthritis: Looking Toward A Future Without Knee Pain

Osteoarthritis (OA) is by far the most common joint disorder in the United States and throughout the world. It is a leading cause of pain and disability in the elderly, mostly because of its predilection for the weight-bearing joints. And so today I will talk about osteoarthritis in an important weight-bearing joint: the knee.   ... Read moreChevron
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Matthew Thompson

Matthew Thompson, Health Guide

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Orthopedic Surgeon

Hyaluronan Injections for Osteoarthritis of the Knee

We've heard a lot recently about how the symptoms of knee osteoarthritis can be relieved by hyaluronan injections. The research we currently have shows that they do work, but like any treatment, the results can vary from person to person. In our clinic, I have seen a woman return to ballroom dancing after her knee pain decreased significantly, but... Read moreChevron
Pattye Snyder

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STS with Osteoarthritis (Surviving the Season)

I cancelled all of my plans and appointments for today. Once in a great while I have to accept the fact that I'm not invincible. The irony is that I've just spent a few loooong days working on our upcoming Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis. I stood too long helping to assemble packets and carried too many heavy boxes. Today, I'm... Read moreChevron