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Cure for Sciatica?
There is no "cure" for sciatica but a visit to a neurosurgeon or pain specialist may be helpful. They can do local injections to the affected areas to relieve pain....
Last Update: 2008-03-19
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Forestier's Disease
can you tell me about this disease? Forestier's Disease (described by Dr. Forestier- who else?)or Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis (DISH syndrome)is a disease characterized by new bone formation ......
Last Update: 2007-04-24
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shingles
I have had shingles for 6 weeks and the inflamation has cleared up, but I am still suffering some chest and back pain and loss of some energy. Is there ......
Last Update: 2007-04-24
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success rate
My dad was in a car wreck July 10, and was diagnosed with a fractured vertebra. He recently has been told he would need a new procedure to correct the ......
Last Update: 2007-04-24
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WHAT TYPE OF ILNESS IS THIS?
MALE IN LATE 50 LOST TOTAL STRENGTH AND FELLINGS IN ARMS AND NOW LEGS CANOT MOVE AROUND,DOCTORS DONT HAVE AN ANSWER,THIS PATIENT LIVES IN MEXICO,MEXICALI BAJA CALIFORNIA,ALTOUGH HE HAS HAD ......
Last Update: 2007-04-24
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ARTHRITIS
MY DAUGHTER IS 30 YEARS OLD AND HAS SOME ARTHRITIS IN HER BACK, I AM VERY CONCERNED THAT SHE IS GETTING THE CORRECT TREATMENT, SHE HAS TAKEN CELEBRIX BUT I ......
Last Update: 2007-04-24
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herniated discs
has bextra been more effective than vioxxx in treatment of herniated disc? No. But to my knowledge there has not been a head to head study comparing these ......
Last Update: 2007-04-24
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RA and major organs
I hav been diagnosed with fibromyalgia and arthritis (both RA and OA)- what could the damage to my major organs be? Also I have arthritis in my neck, what are ......
Last Update: 2007-04-24
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Osteoporosis and stomach pain
My mother is in her late 70's and has osteoporosis. She has constant excruciating pain in her stomach area. She's been seen by several doctors, but none can find anything ......
Last Update: 2007-04-24
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BACK PAIN
I HAVE BEEN TOLD I HAVE ARTHIRITIS IN MY BACK I ALSO WAS TOLD IT MY SYATICA WHEN I WALK IN A STORE WITH IN 5 MINTUES I HAVE SHOOTING ......
Last Update: 2007-04-24
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pain sciatic nerve
pain at the top of the left buttock someetimes goes to the leg and painfull to walk Is this a question or a statement? Yes, you could be ......
Last Update: 2007-04-24
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Humira/Remicade For Chronic Low Back Pain?
Hello Doctor, I am a 50 yr. old WM, who has chronic lumbosacral radiculopathy from failed BAK cage assisted fusion surgery in 1998.High dose opioid/NSAID therapy is absolutely essential, but ......
Last Update: 2007-04-24
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Bextra
Is bextra a good drug for cervical herniatetd disc pain? I was wondering if I could take more that 1 10mg tablet a day. 1 tablet is not giving me ......
Last Update: 2007-04-24
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
I have RA and I have been on methotrexate for a month with prednisone and NSAID. I have been feeling great for the first week. I went back to my ......
Last Update: 2007-04-24
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musculoskeletal arthritis
I have been told by my doctor, that I have musculoskeletal arthritis in my lower back. Do you have any suggestions for managing this at my age 75. Also the ......
Last Update: 2007-04-24
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
I have RA in all my joints except my back and neck. Lately I have been getting pain in the back of my thigh and numbness from my knee down. ......
Last Update: 2007-04-24
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Kyphoplasty--Who is a Candidate? Is this person?
76 Year old woman (now) who suffered MVA in 1995 with three spinal compression fractures..T-12, L-1 , and L-2.. Condition does not stabilize, suffers another fracture 1999 L-2, 2003 L-1 ......
Last Update: 2007-04-24
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chronic pain treatment
I have several soft tissue and skeletal issues due to various injuries over the years. Arthritis in my knee due to no ACL for 30 years and missing meniscus, herniated ......
Last Update: 2007-04-24
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RA- Lyrica
My father was diagnosed with RA many years ago and is now having terrible lower back pain. His pain has reduced him to using a cane when walking, however he ......
Last Update: 2007-04-24
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herniated disc and rheumatoid arthritis
I was told I had a positive for rheumatoid arthritis (though a low positive) an a high inflammation level then sent to the rheumatologist by my personal doctor. The ......
Last Update: 2007-04-24
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