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.

TNF-alpha regulation of rheumatoid arthritis?

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My mother suffers from rheumatoid arthritis and she is constantly on steroids. I have heard about TNF inhibitors and I was wondering if this should be better for her. What would the mechanism of TNF-alpha regulation of RA be? Could this be more effective for her disease than plain steroids? I hope...

by mathias489183596 over a year ago

Dangers of using TNF inhibitors to fight rheumatoid arthritis?

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My sister in law is suffering from rheumatoid arthritis. Her doctor wants to change her medications. He is thinking of introducing her TNF inhibitors. I have heard something about the dangers of using this group of drugs. Some say that people who use them have high tendencies towards infections and...

by alf354183354 over a year ago

Lymphoid deletion as opart of rheumatoid arthritis treatment?

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I recently heard that some rheumatoid arthritis patient go through the procedure of lymphoid deletion as part of their treatment. As a person in the beginning stages of rheumatoid arthritis, that is something I am hoping never to go through. Still, I am hoping to discuss the merits of this procedure...

by emmeline1081183008 over a year ago

Painless lump on top of middle finger

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It's a little painless lump(1/2 inch or less) in my skin on top of my middle finger between my nail and the center of the finger(the part where you can move up and down). What is it? Is it bad?

by peeeezy over a year ago

degenerative L5/S1 facet joints - loss of normal lumbar lordosis

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Hi all, Loss of normal lordosis, loss of L5/S1 Disc space, degenerative change to L5/S1 facet joints. Normal for a 30yr old? what should I do to help it from getting worst? What should I avoid doing? J

by Guest over a year ago

Halting the advance of rheumatoid arthritis?

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I have been suffering from progressing rheumatoid arthritis for the last five to ten years now and it is starting to impact my life to the extent that I can't wait and see anymore! I want to do something about it. Anything. Have you got any suggestions when it comes to halting the advance of...

by den529182630 over a year ago

Pain in foot/leg from groin region after masturbating.

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I have serious pain in my leg but worst of all in my foot (right). It's worst when lying down, I can't stretch out my leg without my foot tingling and aching immediately. I cannot lie on my right side for more than a few seconds. I can lie on my left side as long as I have a pillow between...

by James Milton181787 over a year ago

Relieving inflammation caused by rheumatoid arthritis?

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Are there any natural ways to relieve the inflammation caused by rheumatoid arthritis? I am really no big fan of the corticosteroids that my doctors prescribes for it, and if it is at all possible I would like to switch to something that is more on target for dealing with the exact issues, without...

by ronni1611181815 over a year ago

Chances of persistent joint stiffness being lupus-related?

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I have had lupus for the last ten years or so, diagnosed that is. Now, I find I am having constant joint pains and stiffness and I am not certain whether these symptoms are lupus related, or just signs that I am getting older. What can you tell me about this? Have any of you had the same issues, and...

by enrichetta800181705 over a year ago

lump on femur

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I went for my annual medical check up for work last week, something I thought would be no more than a formality. Well, the doctor found a lump on my femur. I didn't even know what that was, before he found it... I am sick with worry now! Something please convince me it is not cancer!

by joella1800181390 over a year ago