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Pattye Snyder

posted 04/14/2008, comments (0)

Living with Osteoarthritis: Joint Replacements, Joint Pain and Faith

KEEPIN' THE FAITH I used to think I was a little different from many people, but as I "mature" (i.e. get older), I find that I'm terminally average, and that's fine with me. My first osteoarthritis surgery was for a joint replacement at the base of my big toe about 12 years ago. At the time, I... 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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Dr. Jonathan Krant

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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 03/24/2008, comments (0)

Takin' the Time: Pressing on With Arthritis

I recently reminded a close friend to click on "the hunger site" daily to help donate for world hunger---you can also click on the same site for rainforest protection, free immunizations for the world's children, literacy, free mammograms and food for animal shelters. She commented that she kept forgetting, and just... Read more Chevron

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