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Matthew Thompson

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posted 09/25/2008, comments (0)

5 Risks Factors for Osteoarthritis

People are sometimes told they are "at risk" of developing arthritis at some point in the future. What does this mean? First it is important to understand the causes of arthritis. There are many factors that can contribute to the development of arthritis, and people with arthritis may have more than one of these contributing... Read more Chevron

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Rosie Huffman

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posted 09/25/2008, comments (0)

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I have osteoarthritis and have already had a hip replacement two years ago. I am 56 years old female. I have pain all the time in all my joints. I take voltarin and ultram for pain. I guess this is something I will live with the rest of my life.

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susan cook

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posted 09/25/2008, comments (0)

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i have osteoarthritis in my left hip but it effects my whole left leg knees and all. i have had hip exrays and spine exrays, went to a chiropracter, but they ... Read more Chevron

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Michael Makover

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posted 09/24/2008, comments (0)

Part 2 -- Osteoarthritis Prevention Strategies

The best medical strategy is to prevent disease. In the previous post and in this one I discuss preventive strategies for osteoarthritis. These are very effective, but obviously cannot protect against osteoarthritis completely. One can only do so much in following this advice: injuries are never completely preventable, lifestyle is seldom... Read more Chevron

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Grant Cooper

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posted 09/22/2008, comment (1)

Does Sen. John McCain have shoulder osteoarthritis?

Does John McCain have shoulder osteoarthritis? Is that why he has trouble elevating his arms above his head? Whatever your political views may be, hopefully we can all agree that we owe a profound debt of gratitude to Sen. John McCain for his honorable service during the Vietnam War. I do not provide medical care for Sen. McCain and I do... Read more Chevron

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