Sunday, February 12, 2012

People That Are Interested In Osteoarthritis

Expert_badge Craig Stoltz

Craig Stoltz

(Profile)
Health Journalist

Arthritis Can Keep People With Diabetes From Exercise

A nasty interplay observed between arthritis, diabetes and inactivity appears to multiply serious health risks, according to a new report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).   The CDC study essentially found this: About half of diabetics have osteoarthritis, and those who have both diabetes and arthritis are... Read moreChevron
TomD

Calf Muscle loss and Osteoarthritis

I am a 44 year white male, I have experienced muscle loss in my left calf over the pass two years. I had Perthes disease as a child with one leg shorter than the other. Currently I have crepitus in my lower spine with bone spurs. Could the muscle loss be due to potential Osteoarthrits? I also have a Baker's cyst on my right knee which is... Read moreChevron
posted 03/07/2008, comments (0)|
MsCandy

constant pain

Why would an X-ray show osteophytes on the anterior part of my spine L-2 thru L-5, but an MRI from another place states there is nothing wrong?  I am in constant pain, even stopping me from walking at times.
posted 01/04/2008, comments (0)|
Katherine  Curtis

Katherine Curtis

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New Research Links Vitamin D Deficiency With Greater Osteoarthritis Knee Pain

Vitamin D has been in the news a lot lately. Dr. Davis, our heart disease site expert, has been discussing vitamin D's role in heart disease and seasonal increases in blood pressure levels. Now, new research presented a the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting shows that low vitamin D levels may cause greater knee pain... Read moreChevron
posted 11/15/2007, comments (0)|
allenxvr

Osteoarthritis of the Knee Study

Do you suffer from pain related to osteoarthritis of the knee?If so, a doctor in your area is conducting a clinical study to evaluate an investigational painmedication.To qualify for participation in this research study, you must:Be at least 40 years oldHave been diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the knee with pain for at least 3 monthsBe... Read moreChevron
posted 07/18/2007, comments (0)|