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.

Cracked, Bruised or Sprained rib

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Hello, I got hit in the lower front ribs pretty hard playing basketball, at the time it didn't hurt that much but as the day went on it got pretty stiff and painful. It is sore to the touch but not excruciating, also, when I take deep breaths, it is stiff more than sore, but what is wierd is that...

by Guest over a year ago

I have 2 health conditions disturbing me at the moment.

I have 2 health conditions disturbing me at the moment. Whenever i sit or sleep for a long time and i stand up to walk i experience pain in my heels. At times the condition is so painful that i fail to walk properly. The second problem is of late i have started to experince a vibrating sensation in...

by kaboyo julius261714 over a year ago

Bunion Surgery

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I had bunion and hammertoe surgery on my left foot six days ago and I am in MISERABLE pain. I have 4 screws in my foot and a disolvable pin in my middle toe. How long does the pain last. I am able to put a little weight on the outside of my foot and it actually feels good but I would like to know...

by Guest over a year ago

laser corn - callus removal in UK

Hi, I have really big corns on the bottom of my feet and I want to remve them as they really hurt and I can not walk . I tried all the available creams on the market and I dont want to have them surgical removed. I know that I can remove them with laser but I dont know where I can do it in...

by Guest over a year ago

Bruised or possibly cracked ribs; Feeling feverish and runny nose

Ciao, I was forcibly kicked in the ribs on 7/20/13. The date is not 7/26/2013. I have not seen a doctor about this injury. I am not feeling feverish and have a runny nose. Is there any way that the two are connected? I understand that this isn't much to go off, but I need to know whether or...

by Guest over a year ago

ACL Surgery question

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I am one week post ACL surgery. It hurts really bad. I am back in school...I went back after about 6 days rest...I feel terrible. I have mid-terms next week and I am a week behind in homework. Any tips or tricks to making my life easier? I am in physical therapy and have swelling, but my muscles...

by Guest over a year ago

My knee hurts almost all the way around and down into the leg

A few months ago I was working and i squatted down to scan something and on my right knee on the right side it felt like something was tearing, it was a sharp burning sensation. The next day a very large bruise showed up. I though nothing of it. However I started to get pain in that knee for no...

by Herbiethelovebug over a year ago

Tailor Bunion high Heels

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I finally went to see a foot doctor about this large bunion on my left foot, right on the side where my pinky toe ends. The doctor told me I have a tailor's bunion. I wanted surgery immediately. I enjoy wearing heels and strappy sandals.. and as vain as this sounds it's important to have a good...

by PreludeJC over a year ago

random pain

for the past three days i have felt like somebody punched me on the left hald on my face and jaw. i know that that didn't happen, but i have no idea what could be causing the pain. sometimes it is bearable, but sometimes it makes me want to cry. i was just wondering if anyone knows what could be...

by Guest over a year ago

side effects of bisphosphonates

I am a 48 year old man, who found out he has osteoporosis after struggling with various symptoms for many months. Of course I was surprised, because I know this is a condition that normally strikes elderly women and not middle aged men, but I am glad to know that treatment is still possible at this...

by binky1971165473 over a year ago