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.

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

left shoulder hurting

Answered by a doctor

i was walking as i trip and my left shoulder hurts i think i must have pulled something, i get little sharp pains here and then also it cracks sometimes.it feels better after i wake up but then later it starts hurting again.

by rosie307184018 over a year ago

PAIN IN RIGHT SHOULDER

iAM HAVING PAIN IMY SHOULDER GOF ABOUT FIVE HOURS NOW. IT IS MILD BUT AT TIMES IT BECOMES ACUTE, SOMETIMRS IT BRCOMES THROBBING. IT IS CONFINED TO JOINT. DOES NOT EXTEND TO ARM OR CHEST. IS IT SERIOUS. I HAVE NOY SLEPT ALL IT IS 6.26 AM. IN OTTAWA WOULD APPRECIATE EARLIEST REPLY

by nusrat iqbal over a year ago

lump on heel

I am hoping you can think with me, and perhaps help me solve the mystery of a lump I have on my heel. I have had warts and bunions and I know what they look like. That is not it. I have also had bad shoes that causes bruises and growths - that is not it either. It is a flat-ish lump, not on the skin...

by bette245204859 over a year ago

onychomycosis; is ketoconazole working?

I have onychomycosis on my fingernails. I have been given pulse treatment of ketoconazole for 3 months and topical econazole cream 3 times daily. Its been more than 6 months since my 1st tx, and things doesnt get any better. Could it be that ketoconazole isnt a good choice of tx or should the GP...

by MisTyNite73937 over a year ago

Is it possible to treat palpebral fissure in people with Aarskog-Scott syndrome?

A large percentage of people diagnosed with Aarskog-Scott syndrome ends up with palpebral fissures at some point, and that seems rather alarming. My questions is whether palpebral fissures can be treated? And what does the treatment consist of, if there is any in existence? Thanks for reading! Feel...

by carmine529204860 over a year ago

missed lifanc fracture

I injured my foot at work six weeks ago.They took x-rays at the ER, but said there was nothing wrong. I also had major facial injuries which required reconstructive surgery. Last week I went to see my surgeon and told him my foot was still very sore, still hobbling around on it, so he sent me to an...

by brian over a year ago