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March 29, 2011

My thumb joint has become very tender and sore over the past ten days. I am loosing mobility in it. It feels as if a hard growth is forming on the knuckle. I don't have any noticeable signs of arthritis in any other parts of my hands of fingers. What might be causing this? Can it be treated?

March 28, 2011

Are there any remedies for carpal tunnel syndrome? I am also suffering from type 2 diabetes and am on insulin.

March 17, 2011

My orthopedist informed me of a treatment for my chronic knee problem. He suggested Synvisc (hylan) instead of cortisone. Can you tell me if this injection is more effective than cortisone?

March 16, 2011

Does diet play a role in the development of arthritis?

March 01, 2011

Is there any evidence that the dietary supplement Osteo Bi-Flex helps keep arthritis in check?

February 18, 2011

I am a 58-year-old woman with osteoporosis. I take calcium supplements with vitamin D/. (I am scared to take bisphosphonates and the other osteoporosis drugs.) Should I stop calcium supplements and vitamin D in light of the new heart and stroke warnings? Should I just eat lots of calcium-rich food instead?

February 15, 2011

I give blood, but I keep getting a false positive for syphilis. After additional testing it comes back negative every time. What could cause this to happen?

February 08, 2011

What is a Baker's Cyst, and what is the best way to get rid of it?

January 10, 2011

Does an adolescent with a family history of arthritis increase his risk of developing arthritis by competing in distance running in high school and college?

January 03, 2011

My daughter and I recently attended the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. It was 35 degrees F and we stood outside for several hours. When we went inside a restaurant, my daughter took off her glove and showed me that her middle finger had gone completely white. She said this had happened to her before. What could this be?

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