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Christina Lasich, MD

Christina Lasich, MD, Health Pro

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A specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Hip and Knee Arthritis: How to Stay Active and Avoid Surgery

Yes, you can remain active and avoid surgery if you have knee and hip arthritis. But there are certain adaptations that you need to do in order to achieve that goal. Those who do not adapt will encounter a life of pain and/or a big surgical scar. Both the knees and hips can be discussed together because they both respond to similar treatments and... Read moreChevron
posted 05/20/2012, comments (0)|
Denise Coleman

A Window Closes, A Door Opens

  I have written in the past about my involvement as a volunteer advocate with the American Pain Foundation (APF).  I was happy when I found an organization with a mission I agreed with and I greatly admired the people I met through APF, both staff and volunteer.  I, and many others, will miss the support and encouragement we... Read moreChevron
posted 05/19/2012, comments (0)|
Lisa Emrich

Lisa Emrich, Health Guide

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Musician, Patient Advocate, Author of 'Brass and Ivory' blog, and Founder of the 'Carnival of MS Bloggers'

Pacing Yourself May Be Harmful For RA Patients, A New Study Suggests

Rheumatoid arthritis can make activities more difficult to accomplish.  It can cause severe fatigue and pain.  RA can also complicate how you manage to divvy up your time  each day, much less find time to exercise or stay physically active. In a recent study, researchers in the Netherlands asked the question - “Are people with... Read moreChevron
Lisa Emrich

Lisa Emrich, Health Guide

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Musician, Patient Advocate, Author of 'Brass and Ivory' blog, and Founder of the 'Carnival of MS Bloggers'

Life with MS: It's Okay to Be Okay! A Gratitude Friday Post

Although the MS community is extraordinarily cognizant of issues related to multiple sclerosis, its symptoms, and its treatment, I imagine that the percentage of patients who read daily news alerts and peer-reviewed journal articles is rather small.  But it does seem to be commonplace in the online MS community. What is also common in the... Read moreChevron
Christina Lasich, MD

Christina Lasich, MD, Health Pro

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Specialist in Pain Management and Spine Rehabilitation

Hooked on Exercise

Of all the things to get hooked on, exercise has got to be the healthiest habit to crave. Too bad more people aren’t hooked on exercise. Plenty of people are hooked on other things that aren’t so healthy like video games, caffeine, alcohol, cigarettes and foods. These addictive activities cause a sudden rush of dopamine, a... Read moreChevron
posted 05/18/2012, comments (0)|

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