I had a Total Knee Replacement on my left knee 3 years ago. I had some arthritis in both knees. The right knee wasn’t too bad at that time. Now it pains when I bend it & it has some swelling. I have no plans to have another TKR. Would walking help strengthen it or not?

This is my mri report June 3rd. Just want to know how bad do you think this report is?? Mild, Moderate, Severe?? I’m 38 years old. Have 5 sisters, 5 brothers, and my mom. No one else in the family has arthritis, nor spinal problems.

A Nuerosurgeon is going to give me an epidural injection on July 15th for C6-7. I’ve never had any of these done before. How bad do these hurt??

The doc prescribed Neurontin & Tramadol for pain. The Neurontin is take 1 capsule twice/day and 2 @ bedtime. (300mg).
The Tramadol is take 1 to 2 tablets every 6 hours. (50mg.)
I also have been prescribed Ibuprofen 800mg., use when needed.
I feel the meds do not help for pain, or stiffness (especially in the a.m. when I wake up).

REPORT:

Small herniated disc C5-6, with some mild bulges at C4-5 and C6-7.
Minimal Arthritis.

HNP (L) C5-6 (Herniated Nucleus Pulposus=(“Slipped disc”).
(L) C6 radiculopathy= (“Nerve Root Damage“).
Mild DJD Cervial Spine= (“Degenerative Joint Disease”)

What is the cause for severe muscle & joint pains, abdominal pain, blurred vision & thrush at a time ??

please reply me…

i am facing the above symptoms from almost 3 weeks.. does these are the indications for any major disease..

please reply mee..

my Mom aches as i mentioned above, if she goes too long without taking ibuprofen (she takes two-200 mg. daily and one 325 mg. of aspirin dailey, later as blood thinner and the ipuprofen for her rheumatoid arthritis –which she does NOT have badly for 3 yrs. now;
she took methroxate ? (spelling ?) 3 yrs ago for only 7 wks. & she just stopped going to her Rheumatologist. She’s been on statin, Zocor, 1 mo. for high cholesterol; I wonder if her aching is caused by Statins; she seems to be weaker & tire more easily too, since she’s been on Zocor, but it’s hard to tell What causes What! Are there certain tests her Doc can do -to see if the Zocor is causing the aching all-over. She only takes the aspirin and ibuprophen ONCE daily in dosage i mentioned above, but if she takes them a few hrs LATER than usual, the aching returns.
Can her rheumatoid arthritis cause tHAT TYPE OF aching, even tho her hands, etc, are not in pain–as they were a few yrs ago.
thanks; Mom, 57 onThanksgiving.

I thought that only areas with nerve cells could be besieged by pain? Do bones have nerves? I guess I just don’t understand my malady very well. If Arthritis is a disease of the bones (say, instead of muscles), why does it hurt so much? I am on a protocol of several medications but the pain is increasing. What to do? I am 58 and "pleasingly plump"; I lead a sedentary life due to the pain and 4 herniated disks in my neck and lower back with pinched nerves and spinal stenosis. Yeah, I’m a mess but I refuse to let this get the best of me. Explanations & suggestions welcome.
Addendum: My legs go numb after standing about 5 minutes or walking about 100 feet……in the last three months, the numbness occurs even when I’m sitting or lying down. Six years ago only the front of my left thigh suffered this sensation but now it’s traveled down to the side of my calf and up to my hip and now my right leg is experiencing the same thing. One more thing, I do have PVD and blockages in my right leg. I’m in pain constantly and have been for years.

Arthritis runs in my Mother’s side of the family. I just turned 30 years old & I’ve been noticing I have pretty severe aches & pains throughout my body from time to time. The pains & aches will not stay in one spot though. One month my ankle will be aching then the next it would be my hip area. My aunt (my Mother’s sister) was diagnosed with Rhumatoid Arthritis about 4 years ago, so I know what it can do but how do I know if that might be what I am experiencing?

How the pain & sweling/inflammation caused by osteoartheitis is managed? Which medicine is safe & effective with minimum or no side effects to patients with such complaints?

My X-rays (pelvis & hips) came back with this diagnosis: "Mild degenerative change is seen w/o acute bony process." Does any1 know what "bony process" means?

Why do my bone scans turn out excellent, yet I have been told I have Osteo-arthritis in my lower spine & hips? I’ve had a reputured-fragmented disk removed from the C4-5 area (cervical)—NECK—and I’ve been diagnosed by a world reknown medical facility as having a "degenerative arthritis" in my entire spinal column…yet, I’ve had several top orthopods tell me I have osteo-arthritis in my lower spinal area..and hips…yet my Bone Scans turn out EXCELLENT. This is all so conflicting to me. Is there a medical professional who can explain this?

I wonder how people with degenerative arthrosis also known as degenerative arhtritis or degenerative osteoarthritis, have deal with the unbearable pain and work. Have this condition stop you from working ? How can I return to work, and with what medications to kill the severe pain on my feet and knees joints ? I dont want to become bedwritten, Im only 29 years old and already have Degenerative Arthrosis on my both feet & both knees, periostitis atributed to enthesopathy, tendinitis, synovitis,crps, rsd, a fracture on my foot that havent healed yet in 5 years since it happened, etc, not to mention the depresion this have caused me, but im not giving up yet. Althouht im in a lot of constant severe pain, I will like to know if this condition will get less painfull with time or if is going to get worst and what can I do, since doctors are afraid to give straight answers on this questions. Anyone suffering from any of this conditions, I will appreciate any comments on this. Thanks.
I dont think that baking brownies with marihuana is for me…lol. I dont even smoke it, much less eat it….Thanks thou.

I’m an obese woman with severe degenerative arthritis in both knees. I’m in constant pain, and can’t walk or stand much, now in a wheelchair. I’ve tried several diets, none seem to work. I even did a bad thing and started taking Xenadrine NRG 8hour ( It work for me before when I was younger, & not on meds), and due to the 50Million medicines I’m on, it counteracted and I almost had a heart attack. Oh and I have a small blockage in my heart controlled by Bayer low dose. Growing old SUCKS!! I don’t want much. I just want to lose enough to get me able to be in less pain and be “frisky” with my wonderful husband again! I know I’m not active but, come on , something got to give when you’re taking slim fast for breakfast and lunch then a sensible dinner. That’s a WAY big difference from what I use to eat!! Any ideas on what can help? Could the medications cause me not to lose?

I suffer from cluster headaches & arthritis in my hip so Im getting desperate

Also about the Asthma & Leprosy

What were your horses symptoms, the treatment & did they improve & how much?

My 8 yr old TB/QH was diagnosed with coffin joint arthritis or some other type of degenerative change last month but I’m not convinced that’s his entire issue. Back in CT he was barely lame & now in CO he has been severely lame. Finally had vet check him, long story, he had Adequan regimen & bute & improved greatly the first couple weeks, then my board situation changed & he got worse again. has been off meds for 2 weeks and now at new barn but is back to same symptoms & I bute him every few days but in general is still not back to normal. I don’t want to inject his coffin joint, will do maintenance dosing of Adequan (1-2 shots a month) starting this wknd.

Wondering how others with the same prob have done; still ridable, how much improved etc…

and my horse was x-rayed, his feet are not symmetrical & he’s got some minor issues in them anyway, but navicular area looked fine, no founder etc.

I’ve had 6 joint replacements & 10 surgeries. But still suffer from flu-like digestive sys inflamation. No dairy, eggs, meat; vegan diet with herbal and other suppliments. At least I can walk, but the selfishness and cruel judgeing from biological family members and others causes me to grieve, because I love and pray for them and myself. Jesus wept a lot too. Ability to love is not about others; It’s about oneself, and God is the only witness that sees true.It is the small gestures of kindness and mercy that have the greatest meaning to someone who suffers. You don’t have to rescue them; just acknowledge them as still part of humanity. Go to others with something to share, and not with emptyness expecting others to fill you. Only you can rescue you from false identity, and still love. Purify your thoughts and heartfelt intentions. That’s what we’re here to learn. We are not our bodies. This world is only a shadow of the true world.

I have had a stomach condition for over a year now and my doctor said i might have arthritis as i have swelling of the fingers and toes, and when its cold they are in a lot of pain expeciailly my fingers. The swelling is annoying me and as its colder thats annoying me too. Ive experienced this for about 6 months but its worsened as its colder now. I have recently been really really weak, so much that I have NO energy at the end of the day and i can barely shower & dress at night. I had an arthritis blood test though and it showed completely normal. I don’t believe this is in my head because I have all these symptoms. What else could these symptoms mean? Lupus? and is there a test for lupus?
arthritis is in my family
and one of my parents has chronic fatigue

I am currently unsatisfied with my treatment. I am taking hydroxychloriquine & asulfasalizine [spelling is most definately wrong]. I was hopeful when I saw an ad for Orencia, however it is not yet covered under my health plan. I am looking for suggestions for treatments that have worked for other RA sufferers.

Blood tests OK.X rays show some arthritis,but the pain is intense mainly right hand & wrist also some swelling and pain now in left too.Can’t even lift the cat,driving difficult,can’t tie shoes,open jar,even a cereal packet.No tingling or numbness so Dr says not carpal tunnel.Hard to live with even with strong painkillers hand are very tender and painful to even touch? Help!
Thankyou to those who have already replied.My wife is typing for me as even that is too painful.I am already taking 1500 mgs of glucosamine daily,and at present the max allowed doseage of Iberbrufen.The last doctor also prescribed Meloxicam,but it did not help at all,in fact I felt worse,so have returned to 4 daily doses of iberbrufen 600mgs (total of 2400),until I see another specialist tomorrow.Although the pain,aching,swelling is constant there is occasionally,sharp acute pain.This is really unbeareable to live with,I am not able to really use my hands at all.Any suggestions welcome Thankyou.

I can not run due to the arthritis in my knees, swimming is out of the question due to financial reasons - so I walk, but that gets boring. So any ideas for other cardio would be great. Also - need to work on abs but get migraines whenever I do sit-ups. Yes I have had aerobic instructors watch me do them & they say that I am doing them right & not pulling on my neck, etc… but still get migraines anyway. Also get migraines with strenuous cardio workouts. I really want to lose weight, but it just seems that there are obstacles around every corner. So any suggestions/advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!!

My husband shattered his ankle about 10 years ago and now has arthritis in it. It hurts him so much especially after walking on it for a long period of time. We’ve tried Aleve, Advil & Tylenol Arthritis but nothing seems to really help.

Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance!