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.

Suffering from osteoporosis, my doc wants me to try Reclast IV treatment

Hello, I’ve been diagnosed with osteoporosis in both my hips in 2009. and from that point on things have not improved at all. I’ve tried following naturopathic treatment, together with calcium, selenium and vitamin D3 supplements, but my latest DEXA scan shows that my left femur is now...

by Guest over a year ago

Recurring pain in upper right arm in one spot only

Recurring sharp pain in one spot (always same spot) in upper right arm. Take potassium - if potassium is low, could that be causing the pain or what could be causing the pain. Not every day but sometimes more than once a day.

by guest1 over a year ago

Do all people with Albright hereditary osteodystrophy have round face?

On a list of symptoms of Albright hereditary osteodystrophy, I read that an extremely round face is listed as one of the more important symptoms. Does that mean that all Albright hereditary osteodystrophy suffer from this? Or is it possible that some Albright hereditary osteodystrophy patients do...

by benedicto293173107 over a year ago

Jiont pain in my low back hips sholder and rarely my ankes and hips

So, I am a 27 year old female. I started experiancing my joint pain about 1- to 12 years ago. I was told it was growing pains when I was younger. I joined the army at 18 and everything got worse. After having both my children it got worse, and I have noticed recently that when I drink (especialy red...

by amber8193058 over a year ago

Laser sugery for Morton's neuroma

Answered by a doctor

Has anyone had laser sugery for Morton's Neuroma?

by Communikate over a year ago

In Orthopedics treatment, why surgeons mostly suggest surgery treatment instead of physical therapy?

In case of hip, knee, shouldar joint..

by rayenneel323331 over a year ago

lump on back of skull

I was cutting my husband's hair the other day, when I noticed that he has a lump on the back of his skull. When I pointed it out to him, he said that he had never seen or noticed it either. What could this be? It is slightly raised but not huge or anything. Should he be seeing a doctor about this?

by florry894202582 over a year ago

What should I know about Charcot's arthropathy?

As a diabetic, I know that I am at a certain risk to develop Charcot's arthropathy. This is enough of a reason for me to want more information about this disease, I think! What do I need to know about Charcot's arthropathy, and what can you tell me? Let's start with learning how to avoid getting...

by reyna1460203621 over a year ago

gravol addiction while pregnant

Answered by a doctor

I have been taking up to 15 gravol a day. I am on 30 mls of methadone and have a Mirena IUD. I have a little blood sometimes, but that's normal with this IUD. I've taken three home pregnancy tests and they've been negative. My breasts are growing and my stomach seems to be growing also. I realize...

by norbecker225119 over a year ago

knuckles, swollen and pain

I am 29 yrs old, I am a manager for Olive Garden. For about 2 years now I have had swollen painful knuckles on my right hand. Its my first two fingers and little finger. The knuckles are always red and swollen and I cannot straighten them. They hurt all the time, I make people massage them to...

by Hadley over a year ago