Arthritis Does this sound like arthritis -Hi, This is my first time p

Hi, This is my first time posting, but I have been reading for a while, and find these boards very informative.I saw my doctor about a month ago for knee pain, and he dismissed it, saying it was just ...  [Read more]

Arthritis Sore No More arthritis cream -Has anyone tried this cream f

Has anyone tried this cream for any length of time if at all? I got a free sample in the mail, I rubbed it on my finger joints and knees, I didn't feel any pain relief per se but it did have a warm /s...  [Read more]

Arthritis Bone Scan-I received a verbal response f

I received a verbal response for the results of a bone scan I had done last Thursday.It showed "significant degenerative osteoarthritis" in both knees. Will not actually see the doctor until next week...  [Read more]

Arthritis knee replacment surgery- anybody had it done -My grandmothe

My grandmother has athritis in a her joints and other parts of her body. On thursday she is going to get surgery done for knees called knee replacement surgery.what can i expect surgery?how long would...  [Read more]

Arthritis ANA test results question -Hi there. My Rheumy ran severa

Hi there. My Rheumy ran several tests on me this past week.One of them was an ANA test.Not any specific ANA (speckled, rimmed), just listed as "ANA".I picked up the results today from the hospital lab...  [Read more]

Arthritis Cmo-Hi,Has anyone used CMO and wit

Hi,Has anyone used CMO and with what results? As it is very expensive and claims to need only one bottle to relieve (cure) the syymptoms of arthritis it seems to me to be a wonder treatment. Or is it ...  [Read more]

Arthritis Not sure what to think -Been tossed around from dr to

Been tossed around from dr to dr. Given lots of blood tests and now sit waiting patiently for results. My dr is now checking for RA and anemia. The pain and fatigue started about the same time time ju...  [Read more]

Arthritis Celebrix And Taking A Baby Asprin-I take Celebrex for my a

I take Celebrex for my arthritis, and also would like to take Ecotrin baby asprin, for heart protection.Heart attacks and strokes run in the family.Has any one heard that taking Celebrex takes away th...  [Read more]

Arthritis Glucosamine-I was looking for some glucosa

I was looking for some glucosamine and chondroitin the other day, but didn't know what brand would be good.Does anyone have any recommendations?Most any brand will serve the purpose, try to find one w...  [Read more]

Arthritis What Type of arthritis causes Spurs -Just wondering what fo

Just wondering what forms of arthritis cause bone spurs? The reason I ask is I am 26 years old and have spurs in my feet. I have an appointment with a podiatrist in a few and I am kinda worried about ...  [Read more]

Arthritis Anyone had knee replacement young -Hi there,I have been sc

Hi there,I have been scheduled to have knee replacement surgery on April 12th.I'm going to be 39 in a couple of weeks.I wondered if anyone had this done around this age and if they would share their e...  [Read more]

Arthritis arthritis -Ever since i was a little kid

Ever since i was a little kid i could remember my legs hurting really badly, especially when it was cold at night. I have had several sprained ankles but my parents never took me to the doctor for the...  [Read more]