I sprained my foot ten days ago. It still is very sore. How long until I should feel relief?

What are the side effects of hydroxycholoroquine (Plaquenil)?

My husband was recently diagnosed with psoriasis. He has been experiencing pain in his feet - the ankle and heel area. Could this be related to the psoriasis?

My daughter's doctor suspects that she may have retroperitoneal fibrosis. Can you tell me about this disorder?

What is the latest treatment for ankylosing spondylitis? Would using lasers to remove the osteophytes be a possible way of restoring flexibility to the spine?

My 65 year old father has swelling over the knee cap for a month. It feels "spongy," like it’s filled with fluid. It just started to be a little painful. What might be the cause?

My 65 year old father has swelling over the knee cap for a month. It feels "spongy," like it’s filled with fluid. It just started to be a little painful. What might be the cause?

Can a diagnosis for arthritis be made based on a blood test? If so, what should the doctor look for in the results?

I am a 62-year-old woman in generally good health. However, I have suffered from Raynaud's disease for many years. What treatments are currently available?

I recently had a severe reaction to amoxicillin. I had to go to the hospital, where I was given Benadryl and cortisone through an IV. My doctor tells me that I now have "serum sickness." I have joint pain, fatigue and headaches. What exactly is “serum...

What kinds of tests should lupus patients have done on a regular basis?

What is palindromic rheumatism? Does it progress to rheumatoid arthritis?

I have been diagnosed with recurrent corneal erosion.

My 70-year old sister has had dermatomyositis for more than a year. Her muscles, joints, skin and lungs have been affected.

Over the past few months I have noticed that my toes feel "tight," almost "crunched" together. They look fine, but I fear this may be the beginning of hammertoes. Is there anything I can do to prevent this?

For the last two years, I have had a swelling of the bursa sac on my knee. The swelling gets worse with moderate exercise. Is there any way to relieve the swelling? Should I be concerned? Could this problem lead to degeneration of the knee?

Is there any link between hypertension and gout attacks?

What is the recommended exercise equipment choice for someone with a bulging disk at L4-L5: a recumbent bike, stair stepper or elliptical trainer?

My husband was recently told there is a connection between psoriasis and back pain. Could you please explain this?

I’ve been active in sports my entire life. I had debridement surgery on my right ankle one year ago. It’s still painful. Have there been any medical advances to either replace the cartilage (synthetic or real) or re-grow cartilage?

I fell during skating last year. Since then, I have daily low back pain. I was offered a steroid shot at the ER, but declined it. Should I have gotten the shot? Is this something I should ask for now?

Should an 83-year-old female get cortisone (for bursitis)? Or can this influence memory?

I have heel spurs. The pain is under control, but I worry about this getting worse. What causes heel spurs? Is it caused by ingesting too much calcium? How about a vitamin deficiency?

Over the past 3 weeks, I’ve developed pain in my ankles, Achilles tendon, knee and elbows. The pain is minor to severe, and it feels like the pain moves from joint to joint. I haven’t changed my routine or had any injuries. So what could cause this?

Can recent vaccinations cause a false positive elevation in an antibody test for rheumatoid arthritis? I recently had a hepatitis and HPV vaccine and two weeks later, my test came back with an elevated level of 36.

I have soreness in the ball of my foot for about one month. It hurts to walk. I also notice that moving my big toe causes pain. What could it be?

I have type 2 diabetes. My blood sugar runs high in the morning, especially if I am in pain. I have arthritis and neuropathy in my feet and lower legs. Why is my sugar running high in the morning, especially when my pain is worse?

I have a hip click. I am only 30 years old. Aren’t I too young to have this? What causes it? Does it go away by itself or is surgery needed?

What types of treatments are available for osteoarthritis?

When I get out of bed in the morning, I have very tight thigh muscles — to the point where I can hardly walk. What could this be?

I have gout. What should I be eating – or not eating – to get rid of it?

I'm not in pain. But I keep feeling a "clicking" in my hips, knees, ankles, head – and everywhere else. Should I be concerned?

I was diagnosed with osteopenia and osteoporosis four years ago. I started taking Actonel. In the spring of 2010, I saw a news report that said these drugs are suspected of increasing the risk of fractures in the femur. My doctor recommends going to...

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 migh

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

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?

Does diet play a role in the development of arthritis?

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

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?