Thursday, February 16, 2012

All SharePosts Relating To "Knee Pain"

Expert_badge Grant Cooper

Do Chinese people experience more or less osteoarthritis than Americans?

Epidemiological studies of osteoarthritis in different populations are interesting for several reasons. For one, if we were to find that osteoarthritis was particularly more prevalent amongst a certain population, we may gain better insight into what causes osteoarthritis. Is it, for example, an activity that the population performs that... Read moreChevron
posted 08/20/2008, comments (0)|
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Frustrations, Chalk Eaters and Going on Safari With Artificial Hips

I seldom lose my temper in Africa, because I'm usually relaxed and very happy; however, life as I know it threw me a new challenge today. Although I'm normally very laid-back, I feel strongly in following rules and guidelines and would never do anything to upset the proverbial "apple cart" (gee, I'm in Africa -- should I say "mango... Read moreChevron
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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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Should I take cherry supplements for my osteoarthritis pain?

My wife's grandmother lives in Belgrade, Serbia.  She is 91 and still vacations in the mountains.  She has knee pain, but it bothers her mostly after walking up three flights of stairs to her apartment.  What is her secret?  She lives well, keeps a positive attitude, exercises regularly, and eats an anti-inflammatory... Read moreChevron
posted 05/12/2008, comments (0)|
Expert_badge Grant Cooper

The Arthritis Handbook: Improve Your Health And Manage the Pain of Osteoarthritis

My grandmother lived for 92 years, and her life was active, full and happy -except for the final 20 years of her life, which were plagued with debilitating knee pain.  The care that my grandmother received for her knee osteoarthritis at first included only painkillers. When the pain got worse, she was given a cane. Finally, as the pain... Read moreChevron