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Grant Cooper

posted 09/06/2008, comments (0)

Why Your Joints Are Stiff or Painful in the Morning

"My knee feels stiff when I sit for a long time and it hurts to get up. But, after I walk for a few minutes, the pain eases up." "My hands are stiff in the morning or after I take a nap during the day. After I have been awake for about twenty minutes, the pain is completely gone." "My lower back is very tight in the morning and it hurts to... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/20/2008, comments (0)

Do Chinese people experience more or less osteoarthritis than Americans?

Epidemiological studies of osteoarthritis in different populations are interesting for several reasons. For one, if we were to find that osteoarthritis was particularly more prevalent amongst a certain population, we may gain better insight into what causes osteoarthritis. Is it, for example, an activity that the population performs that... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/30/2008, comment (1)

Frustrations, Chalk Eaters and Going on Safari With Artificial Hips

I seldom lose my temper in Africa, because I'm usually relaxed and very happy; however, life as I know it threw me a new challenge today. Although I'm normally very laid-back, I feel strongly in following rules and guidelines and would never do anything to upset the proverbial "apple cart" (gee, I'm in Africa -- should I say "mango... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/16/2008, comment (1)

Cortisone injections for knee osteoarthritis

"My doctor wants to give me a cortisone injection in my knee for my osteoarthritis. That's just a short-term fix, isn't it? Won't the pain just come back?" Knee pain from osteoarthritis (OA) can range from mild to severe. There are several treatments available for osteoarthritis knee pain. These... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/12/2008, comments (0)

Should I take cherry supplements for my osteoarthritis pain?

My wife's grandmother lives in Belgrade, Serbia. She is 91 and still vacations in the mountains. She has knee pain, but it bothers her mostly after walking up three flights of stairs to her apartment. What is her secret? She lives well, keeps a positive attitude, exercises regularly, and eats an anti-inflammatory... Read more Chevron

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