Did I Have Enough Surgery?...If I were younger and earlier in my disease, I would have different thoughts on surgery.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Hand surgery or therapy?...They all seem to think that surgery is the only solution at this point.... By sog01j1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Helping Versus Causing Harm...By the Wednesday before her surgery scheduled for Thursday, I had to have a steroid shot for a flare.... By Mary Sophia Hawks3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Canceled and Rebooked Surgery...So, my surgery for December 15th got canceled and rebooked for January 12th. I requested my pre-op be rebooked because still sick.... By casmere2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Coping With a Difficult Recovery...The pre-surgery damage and the post-surgery recovery affected every part of my body.... By Amanda Osowski4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Surgeries and Rheumatoid Arthritis...Surgery is a season. Think of it as your least favorite season.... By Mary Sophia Hawks3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Surgery/Nervous...Surgery is June 27th. I'm **very** nervous. The surgery is on a Thursday, and I'll return to work that Monday....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Hand Surgery...My RA dr. tells me that hand/thumb surgery is not very advanced and she has seen more negative issues after surgery, than positive....Reactions 0 reactions Comments28 repliesTreatment
Surgery Prep...I had my colonoscopy on Friday and have surgery coming up the end of March/first of April....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesTreatment
Wrist Surgery...understanding about the medications then the last few I've had... :-) Would love to hear about any hand/wrist surgery that in any way remotely is like...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTreatment
When Is It Time for Knee Replacement Surgery? Part 2...Read Part 1, When Is It Time For Knee Replacement Surgery?... By Lisa Emrich3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Why do I have jaw pain after mouth surgery?...Removal of front tooth and extensive bone surgery. I now have constant discomfort in jaw....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Just When I Thought I Was Out......A new surgery to fix my ankle that may last up to a year with recovery. Of course, why not?... By Daniel Malito5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
First, Second, 20th Opinions...Five years later I had a second arthroscopic surgery performed by the same surgeon. Same exact surgery, same situation.... By Angela Lundberg6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Foot Pain, Swelling, and Inflammation...more about foot surgery... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Seminal Moments...Normally 10 days after surgery, I’m sneaking out driving somewhere when my husband isn’t looking.... By Carla Kienast2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Time Lost...I'm lucky and thankful I recovered quickly from the hip surgery and building my body up to handle the back surgery the same way....Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesTreatment
Before the Scars...I specifically remember the night before my first joint replacement surgery, when I was 15 years old.... By Kelly Mack2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis...This surgery is considered a "last resort" treatment.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later