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.

Bunions, scarfe op on foot

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I had a scarfe op on my left foot on 1st December. My foo is still too swollen to wear trainers which I have been advised to do. Should I still keep the foot elevated all the time? I have been walking around the house quite a lot with the aid of crutches.

by Sybby97707 over a year ago

low, right of spine back pain, sometimes left of spine

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I am 65 yr old female with a bit of scoliosis, osteoperosis. I have had back pain for years and getting worse as I age. X rays don't show any damage where I hurt, which is 1/2 way between tail bone and waist. Pain almost always to right of spine and sometimes on left. Stepping in a hole while...

by seeshaw over a year ago

Dizziness / Cramping After Ovary Removed

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I had laproscopic Surgery to remove an ovary that was embedded in my bladder (endometriois caused) 11 days ago. Since the surgery, I have had pelvic cramping (sometimes severe) and light-headedness/dizziness without improvement/or worsening. I have no idea what could be causing this-any ideas? I...

by Guest over a year ago

Longterm lower back pain only 19 yrs old!

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Hi, i am writing this on behalf of my girlfriend who has a very busy schedule and hasn't had time to visit a doctor for quite some time (or since the incident that caused this pain occurred) My girlfriend has had pain in her lower to mid-back, specifically on the right side for over 2 years. It...

by concernedboyfriend1995943 over a year ago

Inner knee pain

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I am a bit desperate! I have had knee pain for three weeks now. I am a runner so I am quite used to various aches and pains. However, this is far above the usual. It actually does not hurt when I am resting but I cannot run at all at this point. As soon as i try to make a single step, a very sharp...

by Guest over a year ago

I had rsd treatment

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I experienced a LIsfranc fx 6 mths ago and altho Xrays show the fx has healed foot pain as lingered and increased. I was non wt bearing for about 3-4 mths and at 4 mths rec'd an orthotic and began full ambulation. I have experienced significant atrophy of the entire limb and consequently my...

by smuki over a year ago

Chronic pain similar to Costochondritis

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Hi, I had a work out injury 2 years ago during the butterfly weight training and the doctor identified it as Costochondritis and gave a Neproxin (anti-inflamatory) for 30 days. Since then this chest pain comes back after various activities like swimming or skiing and stays there for several months....

by jaaguar201094033 over a year ago

Severe Joint Pain in major joints bilateral and extreme fatigue

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Hi they can not find out what is wrong with me I have pain in MOST all major joints and burning I get fatigued after being up and about for an hour and have to lay down. My father had RA when he was in his late forties and I am 51. They have done blood work and nothing is positive also did hand and...

by DebP over a year ago

red swollen feet

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It began last nite I could feel that my feet were in pain. Then when I got out of bed this morning it was sore to walk and my feet were red and swollen looking. I am 20 and the only medication I am on is the pill for 2 years and I am not over weight.

by annie over a year ago

pain in my chest

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I had a tumor removed from my heart 2 yrs ago and have suffered pain and clicking in my chest where I was put back together. I also have pain problems with turning my head and breathing since the operation. It feels like something stabbing me. My Dr. told me to go to pain managment and live with...

by emptyheart over a year ago