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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.

foot fusion surgery success. I am having this soon. Worried about post op non weight bearing

I am having foot fusion surgery soon. I'm trying to prepare my mind. Worried about the 2 months of non wt. bearing. Can't imagine all that strain on the other leg and foot. and tips or encouragement out there?

by User avatar lindalillian165666

My acl surgery

Answered by a doctor

hey, im gettin surgery also An ACL repair... i need some advice on how much pain should i expect? is it really that bad ?

by User avatar Guest

hard knot on top of bone of foot

Hi...I have a hard knot on top of right foot, about an inch above the big toe., feels like on top of the bone. Started about the size of a pea, now about the size of a quarter, spreading inward and outward. Its been there for months now, slowly growing , very seldom painful, usually when pressure...

by User avatar pattyr

Do thiazolidinediones increase risk of hip fractures?

My grandmother has diagnosed with diabetes. A doctor wants to change her medications and recommends her thiazolidinedione group, but I am skeptic. I have heard about some side effects. Is there an increased risk of hip fractures when one takes these drugs? I am worried, so I came here to find out.

by User avatar cob1709182479

soreness in chest bone

I feel soreness in my chest bone and inside the chest wall. One day pain is quite resistant but most of the time it isn’t. My colleague from work had Costochondritis last year, and I remember that he felt same pain as I do know. Does anyone know what the symptoms of Costochodritis are?

by User avatar Guest

Costochondritis in a ten-year-old

My ten - year - old son experiences severe chest pain and difficulties while breathing. The doctor ruled out heart problems because he is “a young, healthy lad” and diagnosed costochondritis. My son is still very afraid and keeps complaining about not being able to breathe. He takes ibuprofen...

by User avatar Guest

Memphis Rheumatologists

I'm a 37, female with Psoriatic and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Can anyone here recommend a good Rheumatologist in Memphis? I have been going to the same office for 10 years and think its time for a change. The doctor is very good, but the office staffs are a major frustration. Thanks in advance!

by User avatar Guest

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 User avatar Guest

lump on foot

Hi! I have an unusual growth on the sides of my feet, near my big toes. Because of these lumps I have been buying shoes that are one size to big for as long as I can remember. They are awkward and every now and again they flare up and I can hardly wear my shoes, it's so painful. What can these be?

by User avatar lamar1265150854

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 User avatar kaboyo julius261714