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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.

I had a hammertoe surgery last month.

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I had my hammertoe surgery on the second last toe of my left foot on 21st July 2009 and have had several follow up check with my doctor who said I was progressing normally. On the 14th day my stitches was removed and I was told to wear my 'post-op shoes' for another week after which I can go back...

by User avatar hammertoe victim120949

Anyone who has had septoplasty surgery

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Hi There, I am going to be getting my septoplasty surgery on Friday and I was hoping someone out there had some tips for me when I am recuperating.  I am worried that it is going to be painful.  I am going to be prescribed percocets, is that going to be enough?  I've even since quit smoking, but...

by User avatar Little C

Fingertips severe pain in all digits

Can acrylic nails (worn 20 years) cause severe pain in all fingers and both thumbs with tingling, sensitivity? What would be the diagnosis? No dr. knows. Last hope is morphine. Patient is 86 yrs old female. What type of dr. should she see?

by User avatar Kathy Hess

gout dietary restrictions

I have a query about the dietary restrictions that are placed on gout patients. I am asking this in relation to a dinner I am planning at my house next week. One of the guests has gout. Do I need to cook a separate meal for him? I'd be grateful for any suggestions.

by User avatar estrella267161836

Bunion surgery recovery

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I just had my second bunion surgery, I waited 4 years to do so, you can forget the pain of having a baby, but not the pain of bunion surgery! Also, for those of you getting ready to have it done, I will say that it is worth it once you get through the rough part, which lasts for several weeks! Also,...

by User avatar Kathysue93843

calf pain

I strained my calf. The problem that I felt pain in calf but I kept running what worsened things a lot. I put on ice pack as soon as I came home, and pain fade for couple of hours. I don’t how much I have to rest before I run again. I don’t want to take a risk and damage my calf more. It is...

by User avatar stachowicz1981

Painful, popping elbow that locks

For some time now my elbow has been locking up; off and on. It is never expected and if I straighten it, while this occurs, it pops and is quite painful. It is not painful when touched or when moved at any other time. Any ideas?

by User avatar sandyw100294

Sternum pops constantly due to deep breaths

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My sternum pops, but nothing in my chest hurts. Is this normal? But it not only pops once or twice a day, I'm talking like ALL day! It got to the point where I figured out how to pop it (by taking deep breaths) and I find myself taking deep breaths all the time now! It doesn't always pop when I take...

by User avatar cchs_18100999

Swelling in the upper back, pain, fever.

My husband is 41 years old and has not been feeling himself lately. He has a great deal of swelling in the bone of his upper back, just below his neck for about 2-3 weeks now. He has severe pain with this. Now he is getting slight fevers and is very tired. Breaks out in sweats, and just can't seem...

by User avatar Krossetti51996

bony lump on wrist

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Hi everyone! I have arthritis and recently a bony lump has started to develop on my wrist. It is just on the left side, and it feels quite uncomfortable though it is not causing me any extra pain, other than what the arthritis was already doing to be me anyway. Does anyone else have it? Should I...

by User avatar lind1183137582