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.

majory bunion surgery--hurts to put pressure on heel to walk at 5 1/2 weeks

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I had major bunio surgery (broke bone, narrowed foot, took off bone, and put pin in) on June 5. I got cast off almost a week ago (at 5 weeks) and dr. said to begin walking on heel without crutches. I am discouraged and concerned because I can't begin to do this yet; I still have a good bit of pain...

by laura ogg over a year ago

driving after bunion surgery

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I had a bunion on my right foot removed 5wks ago and and screws was inserted to keep my toe straight I have a special shoe to wear so I have to walk on my heel I`d like to know when it is I can drive as my doctor never mentioned when I Go back to the hospital in 10 days time to hopefully be able to...

by Guest over a year ago

rib

I banged my left rib on the arm of a wooden chair now it hurts when I move certain ways and looks swollen. Is there anything I should do, I believe putting Ice on it should help. but is it necessary to see a doctor?

by Guest over a year ago

side effects of joint advantage gold

My dad has started having a terrible time with his arthritis and I have been scavenging the web for some products that may help him feel better. The joint pain is a lot more than he can handle on some days. I heard about joint advantage gold. Should I order this for him? What are the side effects of...

by Guest over a year ago

hip pain

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On march 2007 at age 38 I had a hysterectomy because my period was lasting up to nine days the first 4 days was like the first day of my period of each month. I never had any problems with my hip. I had 3 c-section 1 belly button herina and 2 c-section herina and I never had hip pain. Is there any...

by Mayra over a year ago

Could knee problem be connected with Senna?

i have been taking senna for constipation problem since 8 years. i recently went to the doctor for my knee pain and then went for an MRI only to be told by my doctor that my knee has to be replaced...i was shocked - he also said that it was an old problem that i had...now i don't remember anything...

by Guest over a year ago

CHRONDOMALCIA

I HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED BY MRI WITH CHRONDOMALCIA GRADE 1V. mY OS SAID SURGERY IS OF NO HELP AND PEOPLE HAVE POOR RESULTS. i AM HAVING A HARD TIME GETTING QUESTIONS ANSWERED. NEOVISC INJECTIONS ARE SUPPOSE TO BE OF HELP. WHICH EXERCISES HELP? IS BIKE RIDING HELPFUL OR HURTFUL?? ONCE A DIAGNOSIS IS...

by Guest over a year ago

cortisone injectiosn post bunionectomy

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I had a bunionectomy over 2 months ago...pain in my foot started to get bad a month after once i could bare full weight. Now, dr gave me cortisone injectiosn saying it may be related to the nerves...does this mean nerve damage? I took a fall one week after surgery and stepped on the foot that was...

by Guest over a year ago

sore bone

on friday i woke up with a really bad pain on the inside of left leg at the top the bone was cracking and my knee was sore also eventually the pain went, then monday the same thing happenend and my knee and top of leg was swollen and made it imposibble to stand and walk as the pain was so severe...

by Guest over a year ago

Costochondritis is the condition

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"To all who have posted or will view this posting, it appears to be a condition called Costochondritis. Costochondritis is an inflammation of a rib or the cartilage connecting a rib to the sternum. It is a common cause of chest pain, which I was recently diagnosed with a few months back. I...

by rydak07148087 over a year ago