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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.

fingernails longitudinal lines

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I used to have dark red ridges (3-4 longitudinal lines) on each nail. These lines are somewhat better now--not quite as wide and the redness is gone. However, they do not go away. I must have a nutritional deficiency but what? I was diagnosed with celiac disease in Sept. 2003 and with the diet...

by User avatar bjaner37584

fingernail problem

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I have the same question posted on this site but didn't see the answer to the quetion!!!!!! This has been going on for years with me and sometimes the nails will be fine and others all of my nails on both hands will be curved or curved downward. Please post an answer on the web site! Looking...

by User avatar Guest

numbness and pain in my right shoulder and arm

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Hi, I have had numbess and pain in my right shoulder for the past 6years numbess in my right arm if I lay on it. I haven't been able to sleep a full night since 2000, I hope you can help me. Thanks. Rachel

by User avatar Guest

Rib cage pain

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I was wakeboarding & took a pretty hard fall on my left side in the water. After I got in the boat, I pressed on my left side ribs and felt a little pain. It got worse as the day went on, but never really bad at all. I was thinking more along the lines of a ligament or muscle strain or pull....

by User avatar bigrob

Nail Fungus and nail care tools

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I have developed nail fungus for the second time in my life. Someone commented previously that a person should take their own supplies that have been properly disinfected, to the nail salon each time to avoid the fungus among us. Do readers know what I should buy and where I should purchase the...

by User avatar Marymarycaroline

feet and lower legs swelling

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My feet and legs started swelling about April 20. The feet and ankles get very large. I do not do a lot of sitting nor had I been traveling. I had a blood work up, but all was normal. Should I have an ultra sound of my bladder and kidneys. As far as I can see, there would be no reason for the...

by User avatar Banna

i would like to know is there painless bunion surgeryand who

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iI need bunion and hammertoe surgery. Is there a method to operate and not have pain afterwards.Who are the doctors that perform this operation.I heard it is very painful.that is why I am hesitating to have it. :? :?

by User avatar lorrytraveler12716

pain in hand and finger joints and ankle swelling, could it be because i am diabetic or what?

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Hi, I am a 32 year old 6'4", 242lbs male with type I diabetes diagnosed about 20 years ago. The problem is that about a month ago I start feeling some pain and a little numbness on my left hand wrist and finger joints (only left hand not the right one and I am right handed) it is worse in the...

by User avatar bahamir34528

Bunionectomy - Doctor's Credentials

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I am a bit confused as to what type of doctor to got to and what credentials he should have to do foot surgery; i.e., bunionectory, etc. Also, I am confused as to what type of facility the surgery should be done at. 1. It is better to have a bunionectomy done by a medical doctor who is...

by User avatar FootsieGal14460

Foot swelling and pain

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Dear Sirs, Last year I had to have surgery performed on both my feet for bunion removal, when the Drs. discovered that I had a small syst between the big toe and the 2nd toe, after my recuperation and resuming my daily work ny left foot started swelling from the bottom and hurting a lot and...

by User avatar wsbandi