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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 04/11/2008, comments (0)

Osteoarthritis May Run In Families In Odd Ways

If your mom has arthritis in her hands, you may develop arthritis in both of your knees. A poster presentation at the World Congress on Osteoarthritis looked at 1,333 hand osteoarthritis patients over four years, with respect to knee involvement. To quote the author of the study, "When you have a patient with hand... Read more Chevron

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posted 04/06/2008, comments (0)

Being Afraid To Move May Worsen Osteoarthritis and Obesity

Pain-related fear means being afraid to move or do things that might cause pain in your joints or different parts of the body. Fear of pain was directly associated with diminished movements, increasing inactivity, and risk for further weight gain, according to a small study conducted by Duke University behavioral scientists. The... 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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posted 02/20/2008, comments (0)

Icy Hot Heat Therapy Products Recalled, FDA says

Have you been using Icy Hot Heat Therapy Products to relieve your aches and pains? Well, be careful, because the manufacturer, Chattem, Inc. recently announced "a voluntary nationwide recall of its Icy Hot Heat Therapy products, including consumer "samples" that were included on a limited promotional basis in cartons of... Read more Chevron

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