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...I was 100% certain before my foot surgeries and could not be more satisfied with the results. ...

...If they seem interested in knowing more, I will talk about my many joint replacement surgeries that started in my teen years, the pursuit of effective...

...Pain, joint deformity, severe fatigue, concomitant diagnoses, surgeries, changes in relationships, changes in work, and changes in social life....

...I sometimes need two pillows under my knees in order to rest an aching hip, knee or ankle....

...We have had problems to navigate, like health crises and surgeries, but together we have gotten through difficult times....

...I first learned to do this as a teenager when I had a series of joint replacement surgeries and extra surgeries to address subsequent complications....

...Granted, this amount does not compare to the total cost of treatment for the year that can run upwards of $40,000 depending on medications, imaging, and surgeries...

...The better outcome meaning fewer orthopedic surgeries and a higher quality of life....

...You will find that there is nothing you cannot handle with a little planning.  Even life’s hectic pace. Nan...

..., resulting in 3 surgeries. ...

...As crazy as it sounds, I also think the previous challenges, surgeries, and RA travails are reminders that I can overcome situations that may seem impossible...

...The idea was to have the surgeries and be fully recovered in time for college, which I was....

...Each member of your care team must be aware of your current treatments, medications, procedures, surgeries, and conditions....

...I’ll realize that, although I’ve never had a BIG thing happen (besides surgeries) to change my life for the better, I’ve had millions of little things,...

...Yesterday I was relaxing in the afternoon and I started to feel my left ankle throb. Feeling surprised, I looked down and thought, “What now?”...

...One evening recently, I noticed my ankle bones. Moments later, I became aware of the tendons attached to them....

...to cover the large span of land the fairgrounds are comprised of, is a surefire way to get my RA to flare up in my feet and especially my "bad"...

...Flares that ended up with me requiring multiple surgeries from the joint damage they incurred....

...accepted the fact that I have a chronic disease that has cost me four joint replacements and two spinal fusions in the last 10 years (and numerous other surgeries...