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Pattye Snyder

posted 02/24/2009, comments (6)

Fractures, Fusions and Friends

In two short weeks I'll be having more foot surgeries, primarily due to my osteoarthritis. These will be my 7th and 8th operations due to this challenge. I wish I could say I'm excited and pleased, but not really (and I know many of our readers fully understand)! The hip surgeon, after looking at the x-rays, told me the reason I was... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/11/2009, comment (1)

Itching & Arthritis site

I believe I have arthritis in my hand at the CMC joint of the thumb. It swells and I experience some itching. Does this go along with arthritis? or is it something else?

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posted 02/06/2009, comment (1)

My knee hurts, do I have arthritis?

One of the first questions I sometimes hear from people who have knee pain is: Doc, do you think it is arthritis? The answer is, invariably, please tell me more about your pain. There are many causes of knee pain and arriving at an accurate diagnosis begins with a full, comprehensive medical history and physical examination.... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/05/2009, comments (0)

Snow Globe World: Further Joint Replacement Surgeries Ahead

For those of us enduring the wide variety of challenges and pain with osteoarthritis, it can be very hard to keep a positive outlook! For me, my osteoarthritis has produced a vast array of emotions. I feel major frustration at times; not only with my progression of "disintegration," but with insurance companies (you've all been THERE),... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/05/2009, comments (0)

My elbow hurts, is it arthritis?

Any joint can develop osteoarthritis. However, some joints are more prone to it than others. More common joints to develop osteoarthritis include the hips, knees, hands, and spinal joints. The elbow is less commonly affected by osteoarthritis. Of course, elbow pain can still be caused by osteoarthritis--it is just a little lower on the list... Read more Chevron

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