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kate

posted 03/01/2009, comments (0)

Difficult prognoses

I am a very active 46 and have severe early osteoarthritis of the knee arising (viewed arthroscopically) from a sports injury, although little pain. My (well respected) orthopaedic surgeon tells me that I will need a replacement knee within 2 to 15 years, probably about 10, depending how much I am prepared to give up in terms of activities.... Read more Chevron

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vaznut

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Afro-American Woman 61yrs overweight diagnosed for OA 5 yrs ago

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posted 02/11/2009, comments (8)

Severe OA of the knees

I'm living with Severe OA of both knees for about 6 years and getting progressively worse. I've taken steroid shots e and drainage every 3 months or so and really doesn't do mush for pain . I'm also overweight and can't seem to lose weight fast because it's too painful to do exercises standing up or walking .I need to lose 120 pounds the doctors... 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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Kate

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posted 02/03/2009, comments (0)

Osteoarthritis of hands

My xray photo of my OA in my fingers and wrists. I took it on my digital camera so not such a great pic

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posted 01/24/2009, comments (0)

Orthokine injections in joints

I had sudden-onset osteoarthritis five years ago, followed by right hip and right shoulder replacemeents; aggressive and ongoing since. Finally read about then received Orthokine injections in Dusseldorf Germany in November 2008 (left shoulder, left hip, left knee and SI joints of low back). Pain is much less already and should slow... Read more Chevron

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