The Maestro...But if the hospital is closed to elective surgery or packed with COVID-19 cases, I will not be allowed to have the surgery.... By L rick Phillips5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 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
Knee Replacement...I don’t want to wait until I’m much older but really dreading another surgery. Any advice??... By snu5qq1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
jlacy2213's Story...I have had many surgeries and procedures done including a total hip replacement at age 17, knee surgery on my right knee at 21, knee surgery on my... By jlacy22131 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
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
Foot Pain, Swelling, and Inflammation...more about foot surgery... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Has anyone had an ankle replacement?...I was just wondering if anyone has had an ankle replacement and how they found it after surgery and recovering....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesSurgery
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