Surgery with RA, Ehlers Danlos, Fibromyalgia...My family keeps telling me you have got to quit having surgery! I've had 20+ surgeries in the past 17 years. I only found out about the....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
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
Should I Have Some Physical Therapy for RA?...Most of us think of PT for after surgery, but I was having a surgery that required that I have some additional tone and strength prior.... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis...This surgery is considered a "last resort" treatment.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Hi all, Update on Surgery...ready for pre-op, then surgery.... By casmere1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Update on "Ongoing Saga, Hip Replacement"...Because of my health conditions and the meds I take he says I need to stay in the hospital for 2-3 days after surgery, so that is a year's... By casmere1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
When an Adaptation Leads to a New Injury...The injury, subsequent quest for surgery, and recovery shook my entire world.... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments23 comments
My (Accidental) RA Diet...who was very adamant that I needed to have surgery again, but this time I needed a partial bone fusion--a surgery I had been trying to avoid for... By Angela Lundberg6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
Hyperbaric oxygen treatment ..., 4 months past surgery....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTreatment
What can I do about a flare before or after surgery?...I’m having back surgery and will be off of all RA meds. What can I do about a flare before or after surgery? Has anyone experienced this problem?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Knee Inflammation, Swelling, and Stiffness...The type of surgery used depends on how severely your joints are damaged. Surgeries include:Learn more about Knee surgery... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Inflammation...The hope I had for how I would feel after surgery has been crushed. The surgery was a miracle!... By Jill Maxine1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
RA & Fibromyalgia & Stress...When COVID struck, things got worse till I had surgery in November 21st.... By grtranserv1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Shoulder Pain, Swelling, and Inflammation...Surgery options include:Learn more about shoulder surgery... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Elbow Pain, Swelling, and Inflammation...The type of surgery used depends on how severely your joints are damaged. Surgeries include:Learn more about elbow surgery... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Oh Kneecap!...I’m not looking for another surgery, so I don’t want to find the answer anytime soon.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
A Change in Pain...G. said I needed surgery as soon as possible to remove the knee prosthesis and treat the infection so that it would not spread and further threaten my... By Kelly Mack4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Who Knew?...Surgery and post-operation trauma then hit me and I then developed RA. Not that any doctor will link the two!... By Kazzy131 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Hand Pain, Swelling & Inflammation...If your symptoms do not respond to medicine or lifestyle changes, your doctor might recommend surgery.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later