diagnosed with osteoarthritis at 34 right after having a hysterectomy with no previous problems. mostly affects right side hip, knee, shoulder, elbow and wrist. Prednisone works at controlling hip, etc,. pain, but since i have been on it for years, dr. took me off it in nov, now have severe hip, knee pain on both right and left side with nothing that can help with the pain. have a...
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Matt Whitehead is the Therapy Director of the Egoscue Method in Portland, Oregon.
While majoring in Exercise Science at Gonzaga University, he was a NCAA Division 1 cross-country and track runner but found his time there riddled with injuries: foot pain, knee pain, shoulder pain, and anterior compartment syndrome. The thing that shocked Matt was that no-one could...
I have 4 kids, I am currently working on Social Security Disabilty (finally at the court hearing level). I have been married for 14 1/2 years. My family has a plethora of genetic disorders. I have Arnold Chiari Malformation type I, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Tethered Cord Syndrome, in 2001 I had a small stroke that I have fully recovered from, and now have a 1.8cm aneurysm on my right kidney....
HI TO ALL... Well headaches and miagraines for about 20 years then 4 years ago the left side of my face went numb. 4 days later the right side went numb. I was treated for double Bells...NOT that. then sent to a Neurologist..He thinks it's double Trgeminal Nerve Disorder. BUT I don't have any of the lightening bolt pain that comes with disorder (unless I'm missing...
Crazy. Sincere. Full of joy. Loves to sing. Takes wrong turns. Never asks for directions. Never reads directions. Learns by mistakes. Shares life experiences with others. Encourages broken hearts, offers water to the thirsty. Known to laugh at the wrong times. Thankful. Honesty is a priority. Vulnerable. Told I'm overly sensitive. Reminded I wear my heart on my sleeve. Think too much. Passion...
I lost a kidney and have just recently found a path to take because a Doctor took the time to listen and realized I was not a hypochondriac or a big overly sensitive, stressed, depressed woman. (yes, lots of justified sarcasm).
I was athletic, very lean and continued to stay fit by enjoying bike rides and playing recreational co-ed softball. However, when I started a family at 25, I had...
My real name is Jean, and I am a female, age 56. I live in northeast Ohio, and I am interested in art, writing, nature, animal rights and health care rights. Since 2001, I have been getting progressively disabed, with trouble walking, and muscle pain and stiffness, caused by exertion. My first symptom was severe pain and stiffness in my sacroiliac area, that spread up my spine...
Hi, my name is Erica and I live in San Antonio, TX. This blog is a mixture of personal experience and advice/guidance on what I've learned through reading, doctors, forums, etc. Hope you enjoy yourself and stay well! I feel as if I am a cocktail of pain, never know which body part is going to hurt at any given time. Possible Disorders: Fibromyalgia, Reynaud's Syndrome, Chiari Malformation....
I am a 39 years old Advanced Ovarian cancer survivor who is very happily married to my very best friend and soul mate where we live in San Jose, CA with our Blue Merle Sheltie "Blue Belle" and our Manx cat "Tonto".We have a pretty happy life together most of the time when I'm not fighting this cancer.
Most people would consider me to be a hard headed modern hippie; a...
diagnosed with Autoimmune Hepatitis in June 2008, acquired Diabetes whilst taking Prednisolone, and then R. Arthritis dwhilst taking Azathioprine. Have Ascites due to Cirrhossis and had a P.E then fluid on my lungs.
Diagnosed with Sjorgrens syndrome in March 2009 although have had symptons of dry mouth and dry eyes for over 6 yrs
None of it controlled or...
