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MsCandy
posted 01/04/2008, comments (0)

constant pain

Why would an X-ray show osteophytes on the anterior part of my spine L-2 thru L-5, but an MRI from another place states there is nothing wrong?  I am in constant pain, even stopping me from walking at times.
Frank Duffey

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posted 12/19/2007, comments (0)

Newest Information with links related to my Issues of recovery from Osetoarthritis

I have recently been put on the medication Methadone and hope this will reduce my pain level, and I also am still taking Perocet as a break though pain medication I have to use it because the methadone levels have not increased yet and it will require at least 2 weeks the doctor said to feel the effects of the medication ao9 In will does they say... Read moreChevron
Frank Duffey

Frank Duffey

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posted 12/19/2007, comments (0)

What are some of the life changes you had to make?

Recently I had an apointment with my Nero Doctor at the VA, Shen recommended that I get another MRI/MRA for the Brain Surgey that I had in 2003. And also get abuse counseling to deal with some sbuse issues of my past marrIage I was abused for then last 6 years. I wanted to include this because I think its important for the overall mental health... Read moreChevron
chuckm11
posted 12/03/2007, comments (0)

Knee xrays

Greetings all, Some recent knee xrays shows what was described as "lipping" is this due to our old pal osteoarthritis? I have it in both knees where the two leg bones kind of rub together under the knee cap.   Any thoughts would be appreciated. chuck
Tinygirl3366

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posted 10/29/2007, comment (1)

Osteoarthritis and Lupus

I wanted to know if osteoarthritis and lupus are common as two diseases together. Also I want to know if knee replacements are really worth the surgery and pain. I have to have both knees replaced and I am scared to death. Also I was wanting to know how I would bring up the subject to my orthopedist if he will refer me to a pain clinic because my... Read moreChevron

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