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Pattye Snyder

posted 05/26/2009, comments (3)

So You Think You Can Stop Living Because of Arthritis? Think Again!

After spending much of the last three months recovering from more surgeries on my foot due to osteoarthritis, I find that I still tire easily and become frustrated with my lack of energy. I realize that, according to my surgeons, "It just takes time," but I'm not very patient. A few nights ago, I saw something that changed those... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/14/2009, comment (1)

Yes, It Is Possible to Prevent Arthritis

I was recently asked this question and it occurred to me that a better question might be: Can osteoarthritis be prevented, and, if so, how? Osteoarthritis is also sometimes referred to as "wear-and-tear" arthritis. It involves a wearing down over time of the cartilage... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/06/2009, comments (0)

Amazing Facts About Your Joints

It is hard to appreciate something if you don't understand it. Understanding your joints and how they function helps you not only appreciate them but also understand how best to care for them. There are different basic kinds of joints in your body. All of the mobile joints (e.g. knees, hips, shoulders, elbows, fingers) have the... Read more Chevron

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posted 04/24/2009, comments (3)

Your Arthritis May Not Go Away, But Your Arthritis Pain Can

One of the more common questions I am asked is if a patient's arthritis will ever get better. When told that osteoarthritis is causing their pain, some patients get despondent and say something like, "Oh, I was afraid of that. I guess that's just part of getting older. It can't get better, right? I mean, even if we treat the... Read more Chevron

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posted 04/24/2009, comments (8)

A Practical Guide for Friends of People With Arthritis

At best it was very painful, frustrating, and lonely. I know that the rest of the world tends to continue whether I'm homebound or not, but I suddenly realized (after a prolonged pouting spell), that my friends weren't trying to be mean, they just had no clue what to do! Early March, I had surgeries #7 and #8 due to my... Read more Chevron

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