Stress fractures are common for people that has never taken prednisone. It's the repetitive motion & force that causes them. Think about runners as an example. Osteoporosis is more common in the...
Jayce, this article is way above my pay grade to comment on. We have had some members in the past that had terrible problems after dental work. A lot of them had debilitating nerve pain that was...
Get an appt to see your dr. Your symptoms do not sound like a flare, it sounds like more of a possible Gerd issue. The hoarseness, coughing for sure, it could be a number of things. Something that...
If you would like to attend the dinner go for it. You are not required to eat the meal being offered. We now live in a society of millions of people are on this diet or that diet for one reason or...
Goldengirl, yes you should go see your primary care physician first. Your primary care can make the referral to a cardiologist for a consult. Nearly all insurance companies require a referral to see...
I happened to see your post, so sorry that you have this going on after your surgery. Please post this in the UC forum, there are more active surgical members over there than here unfortunately. I...
I found out yesterday that Karen passed on November 20, due to complications associated with Addison's Disease. Karen had been under hospice care since summer. She said it was a true blessing having...
Twingirls, I went from Remicade & Imuran to Humira & Imuran. I had no problems with it at all. Try not to let the stress of new meds get to you the best you can. Keep in mind, it may take you a bit...
Bambola, I am a female that had a heart attack 6 years ago, along with a blood clot hitting my left lung. Long history of BP & cardiac issues, 38 yrs. I cannot give you my symptoms of the heart...
Hi MS66 & welcome to Healing Well. I am sorry to read about your situation. You have every right to be upset to get this news after your first surgery. Is the dr saying all of your problems stem from...
Just a thought, why was the MRI ordered to begin with, were you having symptoms? Age can also be a factor too. You have picked out what looks to be a sentence. Usually at the very bottom of the page...
I agree with Quincy, start out slow, you are already weakened by being sick. I've seen a few people on here that tried to go back at full tilt & regretted it. As you start feeling better you can...
While I can appreciate your concerns for your uncle, it appears your uncle is content with his situation. Considering his age why not let him be happy living how he wants to? I don't mean this in a...
Walking sticks can be problematic for shoulders & necks!! It sounds like your hand surgery is progessing right along, awesome!...
Have you tried prune juice, I know, most turn their noses up at this but it may help. Warm prune juice, not cold. Hold your nose while getting it down. I hope you can find something to help....