Tuesday, May 29, 2012

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ymarier
07/11/08
ymarier
Category: Osteoarthritis Pain Relief

I was diagnosed with OA caused by my parachute jumping accident. Is that the same as normal OA?

My accident happened years ago, I had an open fracture on my left femur, had many surgeries, and was in a coma for a week. I have pain all over my body throughout my bones, not just my joints. The pain has worsen rapidly for the past few years. I am taking Hydromorph Contin, Hydromorphone…

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