Monday, February 13, 2012

People That Are Interested In Osteoarthritis

CARLINA LATTA

CARLINA LATTA

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a journal entry

I WILL FIGURE OUT HOW TO USE JOURNAL LATER.DAY BY DAY THE PAIN IS GETTING WORSE IN MY JOINTS. TEARS COME TO MY EYES THE PAIN IS SO BAD IN MY HANDS AND KNEES.I HAVE NOTICED MY NECK,SHOULDERS,& LOWER BACK IS STILL COMING ON STRONG.
posted 05/26/2007, comments (0)|
Jo-Ann

Symptoms -

Swelling in ankle and leg from knee to ankle, very red near ankle, some pain.  Is this indicative of Osteoarthritis?
willib28

Snaps and cracks

If anyone knows what is wrong with my joints, do tell... It started a few years ago, I would wake up in the morning and my knees would lock to a position. But when I moved the knee inward (leaving the foot on the floor) the knee would 'snap' out. I have arthritus on both sides of my family and physiotherapists have offered the... Read moreChevron
Emily

Should I be taking calcium supplements?

I am in my twenties and have never loved dairy products - milk, cheese, etc. Should I be concerned that I might develop osteoarthritis? Should I be taking calcium supplements to offset any risk?
posted 02/09/2007, comments (0)|
Becky

What type of exercise helps to prevent osteoarthritis?

I am concerned about my susceptibility to osteoarthritis, and would like to do everything possible to prevent it. I have learned that proper diet and exercise can help, but are there specific types of exercises that I should focus on (ie cardio vs. weights, running or biking, etc.)?