Exploring the Option of Surgery...I could have had hand surgeries, feet or ankle surgeries, elbow or shoulder surgeries, neck fusions, and so forth.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Seronegative RA – When Blood Tests Don’t Tell the Entire Story...Diagnosing rheumatoid arthritis in the early stages of the disease is often difficult. The diagnostic processes are clinical and not By Andrew Lumpe, PhD2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Surgery May be Part of Your Battle With RA...Since dealing with this disease I’ve had three ankle surgeries to remove eroded bone and damaged soft tissue; two on the right and one of the left By Andrew Lumpe, PhD3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Foot and Ankle Surgery...Some people may need repeat surgeries on a particular area.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Surviving with RA...Within a 5-year period I had 3 surgeries to straighten my toes, had my foot broken & pinned & a plate put in my ankle to reinforce the... By babsnearl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
RA and Other Health Challenges...I've had many joint replacements, broken my leg/ankle, and two carpal tunnel surgeries which add to the stew pot of pain.... By Jill Maxine1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Only as Strong as My Weakest Joint...In some ways, I am stronger and healthier than before the surgeries. But my left quadriceps muscle still lags the right.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
First, Second, 20th Opinions...After dealing with this constantly painful and swollen ankle for nine years, with several cortisone injections and two surgeries, I feel like I've exhausted... By Angela Lundberg6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
RA: My Faithfully Annoying Travel Companion...My "bad ankle" (the right one, which has suffered through two surgeries) was swollen up like a melon and screaming at me to never travel again.... By Angela Lundberg3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
52 Years of JRA/RA... and Counting...Many more surgeries were to come over the years.... By notmstaken3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Just When I Thought I Was Out......It takes some practice, but after you have had as many surgeries as I have, it becomes old hand. Like my hands actually feel. Old.... By Daniel Malito5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
The Cheese (Ch)Eater...The swelling and puffiness had shrunk way down, even my "bad" ankle on which I had two unsuccessful surgeries.... By Angela Lundberg4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Massage, Exercise, Heat Pads, and Electrical Stimulation – Just Another Day at the Physical Therapist...These experiences began as the consequence of ankle problems that ended up resulting in three surgeries over a three-year period.... By Andrew Lumpe, PhD2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Aides to the Rescue...This includes after surgeries, like joint replacements. But it also includes that time I broke my leg in college.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Heartbroken...Ever since she was a kid, she suffered from chronic pain and endured numerous surgeries due to various health conditions.... By Angela Lundberg3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Preparing For Surgery - A Guide...Getting another surgery to fix previous surgeries sounds a lot like a hat on a hat… on another hat… on a tiara… on a hoodie… on top of a... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
What is RA Not Destroying?...My brain gets foggy, I’m tired for no reason, or my ankle pop like balloons, I’ve had two spine surgeries, but I keep going.... By kmcclana2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Emotionally Preparing for Surgery...Joint surgeries can be difficult and while doctors do their best, sometimes that just isn’t enough.... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Internet Inspiration...Personally, I have a damaged right ankle that's endured two unsuccessful surgeries and it's in a constant state of pain.... By Angela Lundberg5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Did I Have Enough Surgery?...Sometimes I ponder whether I should do surgeries now. My motion is very limited. Would surgeries help?... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments