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Pattye Snyder

posted 07/30/2008, comment (1)

Frustrations, Chalk Eaters and Going on Safari With Artificial Hips

I seldom lose my temper in Africa, because I'm usually relaxed and very happy; however, life as I know it threw me a new challenge today. Although I'm normally very laid-back, I feel strongly in following rules and guidelines and would never do anything to upset the proverbial "apple cart" (gee, I'm in Africa -- should I say "mango... Read more Chevron

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Grant Cooper

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posted 05/16/2008, comment (1)

Cortisone injections for knee osteoarthritis

"My doctor wants to give me a cortisone injection in my knee for my osteoarthritis. That's just a short-term fix, isn't it? Won't the pain just come back?" Knee pain from osteoarthritis (OA) can range from mild to severe. There are several treatments available for osteoarthritis knee pain. These... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/12/2008, comments (0)

Should I take cherry supplements for my osteoarthritis pain?

My wife's grandmother lives in Belgrade, Serbia. She is 91 and still vacations in the mountains. She has knee pain, but it bothers her mostly after walking up three flights of stairs to her apartment. What is her secret? She lives well, keeps a positive attitude, exercises regularly, and eats an anti-inflammatory... Read more Chevron

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Grant Cooper

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posted 05/04/2008, comments (0)

The Arthritis Handbook: Improve Your Health And Manage the Pain of Osteoarthritis

My grandmother lived for 92 years, and her life was active, full and happy -except for the final 20 years of her life, which were plagued with debilitating knee pain. The care that my grandmother received for her knee osteoarthritis at first included only painkillers. When the pain got worse, she was given a cane. Finally, as the pain... Read more Chevron

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Dr. Jonathan Krant

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posted 04/28/2008, comments (0)

Racial Minorities Less Likely To Consider Knee Replacement Surgery Than Whites

A recent presentation at the World Congress on Osteoarthritis addressed the issues of race and ethnicity with respect to osteoarthritis awareness. Several ethnic groups were surveyed about their willingness to undergo joint replacement surgery of the knee. Responses from Caucasians, African Americans and Hispanic patients were markedly... Read more Chevron

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