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Randall Miller

Randall Miller

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posted 10/09/2007, comments (4)

butazoladin(spelling)??

is this medication still possible to acquire. i know after taking it for 5yrs., my blood count was helter skelter. but it worked better than anything currently available, besides the "bad stuff, or good stuff" depending on whether your still standing/alive or not!
TomBrunner
posted 10/09/2007, comments (2)

Living with pain

Hi: My name is Tom. I live in Alaska. I have spinal stenosis, orthroscopic surgery on my left knee, a humeral fracture, 3 wrist fusions on my left hand, neuropathy, and a right wrist replacement. and osteoarthritis. Please take note of this "you are the one that overseas your health care" read all you can and have a good source of... Read moreChevron
Catrina
posted 10/08/2007, comments (2)

Question for Experts

What exactly does a rheumatologist do for persons suffering from OA?  I see a Pain Management specialist who is part of an Orthopaedic group so I feel I am getting the best possible care.  Just wondering....
pinecone
posted 10/04/2007, comments (0)

arthrofibrosis

Just a quick question to anyone out there. Has anyone sufferd from athrofibrosis? I have been living with it for 5 years now. It`s as stiff as a board! I will be having tkr in the future but  I am scared to death with the amount of pain I`m going to be in right after the sugery. So, has anyone else gone through this? and could you please tell... Read moreChevron
aemastello
posted 09/27/2007, comment (1)

Hyalgan knee injections

After an arthroscopy and MRIs of both knees, I have been diagnosed with Grade 3 osteoarthritis.  My ortho. doc. suggests Hyalgan injections for my knees.  I would like to know more about the success of this drug.  Risks vs. benefits.
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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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