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2 1 Mon, 5 Jun 2017
I use to get prescribed vicodan on as needed/regular basis for back pain(degenerative discs) I also have arthritis in both knees. full knee replacement surgery coming up for right knee. it was recommended to start some exercises to strengthen thigh muscles. this causes discomfort and pain. I...
2 1 Mon, 5 Jun 2017
My hands are so painful from arthritis. Do you consider Meloxicom a safe drug ? I discontinued it see if a cough that had hung on for months. Had been taking proton pump inhibitors along with Meloxicom. I stopped all of it and reflux and cough are gone,but my arthritis is flaring. Especially my...
2 1 Tue, 23 May 2017
Two weeks ago, after standing for five hours at visitation for my daughter and the activities around her funeral, I developed severe pain in my left hip that continued down my thigh. I saw a doctor who diagnosed the pain as piriformis syndrome and prescribed stretches. The pain worsened,...
2 1 Thu, 25 May 2017
I have been checked for neuropathy and rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes negative. My hands and my feet hurt so bad.I try to run my feet but my hands are in so much pain I m not able .The pain is constant . It is not just pins and needles its as thu their also strained.Like they were run over
2 1 Wed, 21 Feb 2018
I am a 50 years old female. I have L3 L4 L5 S1 bulging I also have a cervical disc bulge all bulging left. I have L5 flattening completely around. I have lower back pain down butt cheeks around my hips down thighs almost to my feet it s all more so on left side been going on for about 10 years my...
2 1 Fri, 5 May 2017
For almost 2 yrs now, I hve been suffering from sciatica . it is really bad now bec nerve pains on my left leg is getting worse. ankle is mostly swollen . My primary doctor said I also may hav artritis. II have gone to a pain clinic but their solution is either spinal injection or some type of...
2 1 Mon, 8 May 2017
I have Osteoarthritis in my lower back. I was in to have it checked and they said they would not operate until I was having difficulty walking. I am not to that point but I have experienced ED lately and frequent urination at night. Could both these symptoms be caused by the Osteoarthritis?
2 1 Tue, 30 Jan 2018
I have had a sudden attack of what I think might be arthritis. It started with soreness in the left lower leg (anterior), and then progressed to aching in the left thigh (anterior), and soreness in left hip. It is hard to get up out of a chair, difficult to walk, and especially to walk up stairs....
2 1 Mon, 7 Aug 2017
Is nexus likely, more than likely, or not likely at all in a patient presenting bilateral hip condition(osteoarthritis) and bilateral knee condition? Patient has over the last 3 years undergone left and right total knee replacement surgery. Specifically, could the left hip condition been a direct...
2 1 Tue, 1 Aug 2017
I am taking physeotherapy for cervical spondylosis from last 2 weeks. I have been suffering from pain and burning now it is decreasing .but i am observing numbness in my hand and foot previously i dont have. I dont know the reason behind it though i am undergoing treatment from last 2 3 months i...
2 1 Fri, 3 Aug 2018
I developed a raised red rash Friday night. Prior to Friday had 102-103 fever for 2 days. Accompanied with chills, nausea,dizziness. Barely able to keep water down. Benedryl reduced the itching but did not take the rash away. Horrible headaches that motion does not effect. Diagnosed with RA 4...
3 1 Wed, 8 Aug 2018
hi, i had two meniscus tears repaired on feb 1, 2017 along with cleaning up the arthritis in my knee. I have been doing PT since surgery. I had no idea the recovery would be this long. I have a lot of pain in my knee still. would my recovery be longer because of my Dr. cleaning up the arthritis...
2 1 Mon, 14 Aug 2017
I was told I have osteoarthritis (female 53 yrs)--my sed rate was normal, no RF, and i had an x-ray, but I m still afraid I have RA as my symptoms are symmetrical--does the x-ray differentiate between the two? My biggest issue is in my hands--my right thumb won t bend-they said triiger thumb. I...
2 1 Fri, 8 Sep 2017
Hi. I have a history of knee injury. I was a competitive cheerleader for almost a decade. A couple years ago, I shifted my knee cap. I went to a specialist and was given a brace to wear for a month. After that, it was fine and I didn t go through physical therapy. Then, I had a knee arthroscopy 9...
2 1 Fri, 31 Mar 2017
What can I do to reduce the high levels of inflammation I m experiencing due to SLE and severe osteoarthritis? Wearing a bra is almost impossible most of the day since that s where most of the swelling. I have a prescription for low-dose steroids; but I try not to take then unless I have to....
2 1 Fri, 1 Jun 2018
My left lower leg trembles sometimes. I am diabetic and have various health issues. Sometimes when I get in bed I notice again, the tremors. Also, been diagnosed with osteopenia arthritus an currently tak meds dfor rheumatoid arthritis. Take meds for gout due to 2-3 flare ups. A1C this month was...
2 1 Fri, 1 Jun 2018
People with arthritis and sjogren disease fibromynalgi what is the treatment I ache and suffer with stiffness and have arthritis in my spinal cord I m getting no relief or strength to do anything cause of aching How do you enjoy life or live I m not getting relief or plan they have me on not...
2 1 Wed, 1 Mar 2017
My former doctor prescribed Cymbalta for chronic pain stating I may be depressed and depression could manifest itself with pain. I have been taking it for several months. I would like to stop. After x-rays, my knee and hip pain is apparently just arthritis which I am now taking Aleve twice a day....
2 1 Mon, 24 Apr 2017
I have swelling in my fingertips. It has been diagnosed at er as a form of arthritis. I was given antifammatory to help. I could not afforx the follow vist then but now the white pus coming out of my pores seems to be infected and causes burning sensations when those areas are touched, should I...
2 1 Wed, 5 Apr 2017
Hi Doctor, I m 73 male treated for Rheumatoid Arthritis by the VA in Minneapolis. Over the past 3 weeks I have experienced increased pain in my left buttocks. There is no pain in the front where I would assume the pain to be hip related.Its painful when walking or standing, less so when sitting....
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