People Who Are Living With Osteoarthritis

Marie

Am 62, work FT, neck arthritis most painful

neck and hands

AT 62 I expect my hands to have some arthritis, but 6 weeks ago from the pinky down and across all my knuckles (both hands) turned beet red, swollen, wrists felt boggy, and stayed that way for a week. They are still slightly red. But my main concern is my neck! I had a one level ACDF, then 2 years later the bones were going in... Read more Chevron

posted 04/01/2009, comments (0)|

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Elliot

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I have a College Degree in Pharmacology and Biology.

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Osteoarthritis or Degenerative Joint Disease

In Pain: I just thought I would take a moment to tell you how unreal the "Pain Specialist" field is getting, thanks in part to people who abuse opiates (Narcotics). I am so tired literally and figurativly about my Chronic Spine Pain. I have had 22- YES ...spine surgeries that where ALL needed. I must tell you though, surgery is NOT always... Read more Chevron

posted 03/17/2009, comments (8)|

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kate

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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

posted 03/01/2009, comments (2)|

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vaznut

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

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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

posted 02/11/2009, comments (10)|

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