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.

Arthritis, Organic silica

Organic silica: New approach for joint problems Osteoarthritis is a common disease among the elderly and is often associated with significant disability. Among the treatments, glucosamine compounds have attracted much attention, particularly in the press. Glucosamine, a complex amino sugar, is a...

by Guest over a year ago

Fractured fibula in September 2009

hi, i fractured my fibula on setember 27 2009, hospital x-rayed me and advised it was torn ligaments and bruised knee, i took off work for 2 days and managed to work in pain for 3 weeks after that until i just could not walk any longer, i went to a different hospital where they found a fractured...

by emmyc30136390 over a year ago

Left Rib a little swollen and gassy

Well my last long post got deleted when i logged in so to make this a little shorter what happen was, I was sitting awkwardly on my bed and i leaned awkwardly to my left and all of a sudden i got a tightness and pain feeling on my left side right below my left rib cage, When it happened i thought it...

by MrTru332466 over a year ago

Multiple health issues

Ok here it is, my Dr. says you hve Hyperthiriodism, then I have been having pain in my right side. Take more blood, galstones and something on my liver, lump of blood vessels. Take more blood, liver fine, galstones, multiple. Go see a Surgen, he says something in your liver and moniter you...

by Guest over a year ago

the most effective pain killer for bone pain

what is the most effective pain killer for bone pain for bone marrow transplant patients ??

by sarahlyngdoh over a year ago

Bunion Surgery-what is recovery time?

Answered by a doctor

How long will it be before I can drive again after my bunionectomy? And what is the normal time I should be off of work? I told my doctor that I was going to take a week off from work, and they said they would appreciate it. I asked should I take longer, and they said a week should be fine as...

by Marlavi102023 over a year ago

right shoulder blade pain

Answered by a doctor

I have pain in my right shoulder blade. It does not go down my arm, fingers, or chest area. It started a few weeks ago. I have a hard time turning to my right when driving to see if it clear to proceed. I can raise my arm, but if I stretch the arm there is some pain. I have for many years, when...

by cjbeck103194 over a year ago

Coblation and microfracture lateral femoral condyle

Hi I had this operation six weeks ago, I have been in agony, pain when putting any weight on knee bent is excrutiating. I also find when my leg is bent, ie sitting extremly painful. Anyone had similar op, can tell me how long before it gets any better. I start physio tomorow. Thanks

by nickyw135656 over a year ago

37 years old and got a new hip

I had my hip replaced 9 months ago after 3 years of pain (I was born with hip dysplasia and arthritis took over my hip). I lived in a constant state of throbbing pain and limping everywhere. I had my hip replaced at Massachusetts General and I am now PAIN FREE. It's as if I never had a hip...

by Guest over a year ago

Bunion Surgery 3 days ago

Answered by a doctor

I had my right bunion removed on Thursday 17th and was very poorly (vomiting) afterwards due to reaction to pain killers. The hospital didn't want to release me, but I begged them and Hubby collected my on Friday night. I got hope and into bed exhausted. I slept all of Saturday and finally managed...

by Guest over a year ago