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Christina Lasich, MD

Christina Lasich, MD, Health Pro

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A specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Home Remedies for Arthritic Pain

Got a painful joint that has been nagging you, but you do not want to go to the doctor? Maybe you need some helpful home remedies that might ease your pain. Although these solutions probably will not cure your arthritis, these solutions can take the edge off the pain just enough to make life tolerable. And if you can avoid seeing the doctor and... Read moreChevron
Christina Lasich, MD

Christina Lasich, MD, Health Pro

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A specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Joint Pain Can Forecast the Weather

The local weather forecast calls for pain increasing over the next five days and tapering off towards the end of the week. Sound familiar? Many people who have arthritis are very familiar this forecast and know that weather effects pain severity. In fact, many people know what the weather is doing just by how a joint feels. Pain, stiffness and... Read moreChevron
Pattye Snyder

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Packing a Duffel, Prescriptions and Root Canals

In less than three days, I will be returning to my African home and my adopted family and friends. Packing my ONE BAG doesn't take that long any more -- I've been volunteering there for awhile. My wardrobe there is limited to long skirts, tops that cover my shoulders, and hiking shoes. Of course when I'm photographing in the bush, I change to... Read moreChevron
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Pattye Snyder

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Cheerios, Ugali and Osteoarthritis

Many of our readers are aware that I will be returning to my other home in Africa in4 short weeks. At times, all of the extra paperwork and preparations become almostintimidating, but gratefully, I am fairly well-organized and super at making (and following) my lists.   I was fascinated with Africa when I was about 8, and saw an article... Read moreChevron
Pattye Snyder

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Finding Perspective Despite Osteoarthritis Limitations

At the risk of sounding somewhat like a "Polyanna," I keep trying to find the blessings in having osteoarthritis. I was diagnosed 12 years ago, and have had nine orthopedic surgeries since that time. Since I live in Illinois much of the year, I found the massive heat and humidity this summer to be excruciating! My doctors have experimented with... Read moreChevron