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    posted 06/19/2009, comments (0)

    Sealed Up Challenges With Arthritis

    Although many of our readers don't happen to live within the Continental U.S., I'm sure they are discovering many of the same "problems" that we are.  Packaging of a wide variety of things (everything from sliced cheeses and meats to medications to paintbrushes) has changed radically in the last few years.  Although I'm grateful for... Read moreChevron
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    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 moreChevron
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    How Your Posture Can Cause (and Affect) Arthritis

    Posture, both good and bad, absolutely can have an impact on osteoarthritis.  How does bad posture affect osteoarthritis?  Chronic bad posture places abnormal chronic stresses on your body.  These stresses make it harder for your muscles to take the pressure off your joints-and your joints end up paying the price.  For an easy... Read moreChevron
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    Advocating for Yourself At The Doctor's Office

    This is a common question that I hear from patients, family, and friends.  Going to the doctor's office can be an intimidating experience.  For one, if you are going to the doctor, there is a good chance that you are not feeling well.  But even if you are feeling good and going in for a simple well-visit check-up, it can still be an... Read moreChevron
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    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 moreChevron
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    The breakdown of cartilage in the knee can lead to bony protrusions called spurs and considerable joint pain.

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