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reconstruction surgery or bunion surgery

by Angela53510 on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Thursday, July 16 2009

I am into my 13th week since I had my right foot reconstructed. The big toe hasn't healed properly - two nodules were showing prominently on the last xray - The pain has been severe - nerve damage, I guess. I talked to a lady who had bunion surgery so she could wear pretty shoes (I just wanted to walk again! My foot was so deformed) and she is... Read more Chevron

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Bilateral Vocal Fold Immobility with RA - WARNING

by Angela53510 on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Wednesday, May 27 2009

I lost my voice after reconstruction surgery on my foot, over 4 weeks ago. I also have a cousin with RA who almost died (hypoxia, heart attack, permanent trach in her neck), so this is serious. ANYONE with RA who is considering any kind of surgery with a general anesthetic needs to see an ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) specialist pre-op to see... Read more Chevron

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