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.

Twitching thumb problem

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My thumb and index finger on my left hand twitched so much last night that it interfered with my sleep. It only does it when my hand is relaxedI mowed the lawn yesterday and was thinking maybe I squeezed the handle to hard on the mower. But it is still doing it some today. Its very annoying when...

by tater144035 over a year ago

anterior pole fracture of patella

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I had two total knee replacements about 4 years ago --- one went well --- the other (left) did not --- experienced a stress fracture about two months post-replacement. In Jan 2009 - I fractured the patella in this same L knee replacement. Had patella revision in July 2009. Physical therapy was...

by patfracture143955 over a year ago

Strange symptoms, fatigued, headache and more

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:-( For the past two weeks I've been quesy, fatigued, my ankles and head hurt, I have been cranky lately (According to my boyfriend Tony), and I can't stand the smell of coffee and onions; can anyone tell me what's wrong with me?

by TivaVamp13 over a year ago

Suffering a jones fracture

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This might not work for everyone but I would advise the following things for those who are going through what i am (suffering a jones fracture). Its been really hard for me being on my own, with noone to fall back on, I can understand your pain: I have had a jones fracture since 1.06.09, im being...

by Arehman142503 over a year ago

Joint replacement a last resort measure against rheumatoid arthritis?

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My mother has been suffering from rheumatoid arthritis for years. She changed medications during the years, but nothing seems to help for her stiffness. I was wondering what you think about joint replacement as a last resort measure against RA. I would appreciate some info on this. Thank you for...

by mickey853142627 over a year ago

broken femur causing really bad hip and back pain

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Hi, i had a car accident in 2 April 2009, i broke my right femur and my right elbow and did ligament damage to my knee. i had a femoral rod put in my femur, about 6 months after the accident my surgeon said that my bone isn't healing as well as they anticipated, they suggested i take out the...

by Guest over a year ago

I have pain after a gall bladder surgery I had last Aug. 17. It is on my right side to the back.

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I had gall bladder surgery last Nov. 17th. I have pain still on Feb. 11. The pain is on the right side and extends to the right part of my back I had a MRI pt that doesn't show anything. My doctor wants to do a Colonostomy, but it is so discomforting that I want to have something done now. What...

by Thomas Alcott over a year ago

Bunionectomy and hammertoe correction infection?

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I noticed pus where the incision was made on the top of my foot at one of the hammertoes w/pins in them. My appt. is in 4 days. Is it of enough concern that I need to try to get in to see the Dr. in a day or two? I have tried to keep my foot dry as instructed. I have used alcohol to clean...

by Guest over a year ago

pain that never stops.in my shoulder,back and neck

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hi my name is jessie, about 4 years ago i had some kinda spike pain go off in my head on the right side. i felt it drain some kinda liquid down on the inside of my head. the liquid was hot and i could even taste it in my mouth. it was on the right side of my head, i felt the burning sinsation go as...

by jessie1963134189 over a year ago

Bone Spur and Bunionetter surgery- ever had either?

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I am having surgery to correct a bone spur on my left foot and a buionette on my right foot next week. I'm not sure how it is going to work but I trust my doctor thinks it's ok to do. Has anyone had either- what was the recovery like and how long were you out of work?

by Guest over a year ago