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.

Knee pain and relation to back pain

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I have Osteoarthritis of the knee for 8 years and now about to have left Knee joint replaced waiting list about 3months. I have started getting severe bouts of pain in Left lower back, it is not all the time but feels as though it is a muscle spasm or nerve related. Is there a link and is tis a...

by Spiceboy99029 over a year ago

peeling, flacking finger nails

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What causes this condition and what can I do to correct it?

by ccarole over a year ago

Sternum / back spasms

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I didn't know whether to post this in muscular or bone problems so I'm posting in both (sorry). For over a year now I've had problems with my lower back. Whenever I lay down on the floor/sit on the floor leaning against a wall or something/and recently lay on my stomach playing on my laptop or...

by Alexa_198009 over a year ago

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