Sunday, February 12, 2012

People Who Are Living With Osteoarthritis

Catrina

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

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
posted 10/04/2007, comments (0)|
aemastello

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.
curlypeg57

Celebrex work to reduce swelling but....

I have RA.  After taking a prescription for bronchitus, Leviquin.  Which I don't recommend to anyone with RA unless they take steroids with it.  I could tell you each joint in my body because each one of them were swollen & stiff.  Was given Celebrex took care of the imflammation throughout my body, it was a God send,... Read moreChevron
posted 09/26/2007, comments (0)|
Pattye Snyder

Pattye Snyder

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Friends all over the world

I recently received a wonderful response to one of my blogs from a new friend, Kace, in Australia----I'd love to email this reader directly if I'm contacted.  Having a "mob" all over the world somehow helps on not only those good days, but also on those extra painful ones!!!Pattye