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eating disorders and broken legs by Dr. Johanna Marie McShane Doctor of PhilosophyHealth Maven Posted Thu 08 Apr 2010 6:54pm emotions ever totally go away? So, let's talk about broken legs. I know, I know, this seems so random... but you guys know I usually have some point I get around to eventually so bear with me!  There are all kinds of ways a broken leg can turn out. It depends on many things, right? Like- how severe the fracture was, what kind of rehabilitation Read on »
Ankle Sprains, Broken leg, Carpal Tunnel — One of these isn’t like the other by Amy H. Posted Tue 23 Dec 2008 3:29pm Which of these injuries is different? Ankle sprains, broken legs, and carpal tunnel syndrome all cause swelling and pain and need to be immobilized at times. But the chronic pain syndromes like Carpal Tunnel behave very differently than acute injuries like an ankle sprain or broken bone. A recent write-up in the Posture Blog describes the way Read on »
Broken leg by Jill Knapp Patient Expert Posted Mon 21 Jul 2008 10:19am Ihave not been blogging lately because I fell on the snow which had ice under it and took a horrible fall. I am in a hard cast. I broke three bones in my Right leg... the best and so has my hubby.I only go on-line once in a while because i am suppose to keep my leg above my heart. I miss blogging,my clients and working out. I will be in touch now Read on »
Care-giving means sleeping with "broken leg" by jodigirl Patient ExpertFacebook Posted Wed 30 Sep 2009 10:39pm My leg looks more and more deformed. Not really swollen - just deformed. I need crutches to walk. My mom looks at the knee area is afraid. But she knows what I know... that way because I need Dr. Easley to treat my dad and I need to at least keep up the facade so that dad trust Dr. Easley. I am scared. I do not know what to do about my leg. I Read on »
The bunny with the broken leg by Mrs. Darling . Patient Expert Posted Fri 15 May 2009 12:32am I seem to be one of those people who lose weight then hit a brick wall. Last week I eeked out a pound and it looks like I'll eek one out this week but hey, where are the huge losses? Where are my 3 pound weeks? I know I am a hare in this race but need I be a crippled hare? Mercy! Okay, I gotta go out and make today count on the diet front. B ... Read on »
Osteoporosis drug patients report bone fractures caused by drugs by Niell A. Patient Expert Posted Thu 02 Sep 2010 10:49pm Posted by Neill Abayon Reports of bone fractures are widespread among patients taking osteoporosis drugs, a New York Times analysis of askapateint.com concludes. "My mother was taking Fosamax from 1995 until 2005 for osteoporosis," one woman wrote in 2006. "She had severe esophageal ulcerations, nausea, jaw bone loss and verti ... Read on »
Bariatric Surgery Seems to Result In Greater Bone Fractures by Linda Posted Thu 11 Jun 2009 12:00am A new study done at the Mayo clinic shows that bariatric surgery to induce weight loss puts a person at greater risk for broken bones. People who had bariatric procedures... more broken bones in that time Most breaks occurred in the bones of the hands and feet, but hip, spine and humerus (upper arm bone) fractures also were found. The researchers Read on »
Adults With HIV at Increased Risk of Bone Fractures, Study Finds by HealthFinder Posted Fri 11 Mar 2011 12:00pm guidelines that address screening for -- and correcting -- reversible causes of low bone mineral density and fall risk," he added, noting that these activities "should be incorporated Read on »
Bone Fracture Risk Doubles After Obesity Surgery by DiseaseProof Medical Doctor Posted Fri 12 Jun 2009 4:27pm . The risk for hand and foot fractures was the most elevated; Reuters explains. Interestingly enough, in 2008 experts determined gastric bypass surgery caused bone loss, citing Read on »
Soy Protein Cuts Bone Fracture Risk by Cathy T. Healthy Living Professional Posted Wed 01 Oct 2008 8:20pm CHICAGO -- Eating soy-based foods lessens the progress of osteoporosis in women after menopause, when hormonal changes can rapidly thin bones and increase the risk of fractures, researchers said on Monday. Bone loss is particularly quick in women during the five to seven years after menopause when a drop-off in estrogen levels may cause them Read on »