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Friday, October, 23, 2009

What Are Symptoms Of Osteoarthritis

OA starts when people are young, expert says

October 03, 2008
Though osteoarthritis pain is something almost everyone will experience as they age, Dr. Jason Theodosakis believes osteoarthritis is something people should think about preventing when they're young. 'Dr. Theo' explains how osteoarthritis begins, what its initial symptoms are, and what people can do to slow--and prevent--the condition. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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What is tai chi and does it help with osteoarthritis symptoms?
By Grant Cooper , Health Expert

...is tai chi and does it help with the symptoms of osteoarthritis? Tai chi has been described as... Read more »

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What is "devil's claw," and can it be used for osteoarthritis?
By Grant Cooper , Health Expert

  Devil's claw (Harpagophytum procumbens) is a plant that grows in southern Africa.  Small... Read more »

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Advanced Treatment of Osteoarthritis
By Matthew Thompson , Health Expert

...scenario highlights one of the difficulties of treating osteoarthritis.  We know that lifestyle... Read more »

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By Pattye Snyder , Health Expert

...knowledge about an existing condition. As a long-time osteoarthritis patient, I have been... Read more »

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Can osteoarthritis develop “all of a sudden?”
By Grant Cooper , Health Expert

...I didn't have any pain. My doctor told me I have osteoarthritis. I thought osteoarthritis was... Read more »

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