Bone, Joint and Ligament Problems

Bones can’t move without joints and ligaments. Discuss all bone, joint and ligament alignments in this forum. They include but aren’t limited to osteoporosis, Paget's Disease, Osteogenesis Imperfecta, osteomyelitis, fibrous dysplasia, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, cervical spondylosis, ankylosing spondylitis, infective arthritis, ligament sprain, tendonitis, and ligament inflammation.

pain and hard lump on patella

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hi i fell over 4 years ago now on to the top of my knee cap it swelled up and was really painful the swelling went down and there has been a lump on the top of my knee ever since i have put up with it for 4 years haven't really had any pain in it but for the last month now i have been in agony with...

by Guest over a year ago

How To Stop The Seftic Of The Both Of Lumbs?

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by Bhavik Joshi241875 over a year ago

having back pains and jaw pains at the same time

i am a woman in my 30's and i am having back pains and jaw pains at the same time... i was wondering if anyone knows what might be wrong. do i need to go to the doctor if it worsens? is this a syptom of being a diabetic? please answer this asap!!! sincerly, thelma

by Guest over a year ago

sever spiannl stenosis,cervical 6mm compresion

have 6mm sever spinal stenosis. have degenertive nerve and bone damage neck and lower back. what are my chances of hurting my self at my job or every day activities. am 63. feet, legs,hands, knees are numb. have carpel sendrem both hands right previousl operated on.

by jimmy bennett over a year ago

Symptoms of spermatocle cyst

what are the symptoms when you have this type of cyst. i have intermitting pain lasting a couple seconds and then it goes away for two or three minuets, then returns.it is excruciating pain from my hip to the bottom of my foot. i have also had some very high psa's,from 6.5 to 12 the last one in...

by shoeman152881 over a year ago

right side and hip pain when sleeping

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I find that when I go to bed it is more noticeable, I cant lay on my right side the pain gets worse and feels like I have alot of pressure and pain pushing me there. Cant lay on back lately because it feels like my pain generates to my low back from right side? Also when sitting it is...

by gidget61153445 over a year ago

life expectancy for marfan syndrome

I imagine that a condition that deeply damages the skeletal system, which marfan syndrome does, will affect a person's life expectancy in a big way. Still, I heard that marfan syndrome can even be diagnosed later in life. What do you know about the life expectancy of people with marfan syndrome, and...

by crawford604166583 over a year ago

pain in fingers

Before I might "crack" the middle finger of each hand every few days, about 1 week ago I started noticing my fingers were very painful, as if the knuckles needed to be "cracked". When I tried to bend them back like I've always done it was too painful, so I "pulled" the...

by alabaama89345 over a year ago

New Drug Savella Approved for Fibromyalgia Treatment

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In the addition of the recent good news about anti-depressants being beneficial to fibromyalgia patients, the FDA has approved another medication specifically targeted to treat pain, function, and overall well-being in people suffering from this disorder. Savella, as the drug is named, is a product...

by Heidi Miller, LDN over a year ago

Doctor for steoporosis?

What kind of Dr. should I go to for a test for osteoporosis? Are there specialists for this disease? I'm 50 and am worried about the dangers of osteoporosis. I read that fiber is bone-depleting. Also, how do sleep medications (Tylenol PM) affect the disease? I want to know what exercises to do,...

by jill over a year ago