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.

Alcohol after bunion surgery

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I had hallux limitus and had surgery 2 1/2 weeks ago. I had pain for several days after,especially at night. I am walking with the help of a cane and sometimes crutches. I have a pin which comes out in 2 weeks, very scared for more injections! I was awake during the bunion surgery and remember...

by Guest over a year ago

carpal tunnel surgery - recovery issues

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I had surgery 5 weeks ago and my hand/wrist often aches and is sore. There is some swelling and hardness around the incision on my palm. Should I be massaging this area to "break down" the scar tissue or should I leave it alone in order to promote the formation of scar tissue?

by krgruns over a year ago

operation on my hips for abscess

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hi there ,, i had an operation on my hips for abscess almost a week go, i was told for dressing bandage everyday which im doing but the pain is not going away nd i felt i have got small abscess again im not sure i doubt as i cant see ,, and im freaked out with operation , as its minor abscess , is...

by daniell68670 over a year ago

Bunions and Hammertoes

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I am about to have bunion and hammertoe surgery on the same foot. I have read the comments and it sounds so simple with little pain but my surgeon gives me the feeliing it is going to be a big surgery with a long and painful recovery. Can anyone out there give me some information here? i live in...

by Guest over a year ago

Laterally cracked toe nails

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For the past several months, every time I do any high-impact aerobic exercises for more than a couple hours, all of my toe nails save the largest on either foot, will crack laterally (that is, perpendicular to the length of the foot). The cracking is fairly slight (not at all clean through the...

by Guest over a year ago

Is there any medication to stop osteoarthritis?

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Is there any medication to stop osteoarthritis? It is necessary to get surgery, once you are diagnosed with osteoarthritis?

by Guest over a year ago

Researchers Found Calcium Supplements Can’t Prevent Osteoporosis

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New study found interesting fact that intake of calcium is not the best solution for preventing osteoporosis. This finding is based on the results from large study that followed participants for many years. During the research scientists conducted a series of tests to find what effect calcium might...

by Heather_2 over a year ago

swelling on the bottom of my right foot

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Help The swelling is not going away it is on the ball of my right foot . Just at my first tow next to the big one . It hurts to walk on it ! People are say gout but I have read up on the and it does not sound like that !

by kendaljames61650 over a year ago

bURNING IN BODY AND WEAKNESS

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My husband is getting pains in his legs arms and stomach , actually burning. He is a car mechanic has been for 30 years. This stopped while on holidays and started as soon as he went back to work. Could this be related to the pollution present at his work. He also feels cold and shivery when this...

by Guest over a year ago

pain after knee replacement

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i did a total knee replacement 7 months ago and everything was fine until recently i have been haveing severe pain and am unable to walk for days at a time. the pain keeps reocurring but is extremely severe. what can it be? my doctor took x-rays but have not noticed anything. i am extremely worried...

by Guest over a year ago