Osteoporosis FAQ

    May 29, 2015
    Find answers on the most common questions people have about osteoporosis with the following list of FAQs. My hip hurts. Isn't that osteoporosis? No. Osteoporosis causes broken bones so there is no pain until a bone fractures. What's the difference...
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    Living well with chronic pain

    May 29, 2015
    Acute Pain We all know the pain we experience when we cut our finger. We are suddenly alerted that there is body damage. Our muscles tense as we jerk back our arm from the sharp edge that cut our finger....
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    Symptoms of Arthritis

    May 29, 2015
    Different types of arthritis and rheumatic diseases have different signs and symptoms. In general, people who have arthritis feel pain and stiffness in the joints. Some of the more common symptoms are listed in the below. Early diagnosis and treatment...
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    Arthritis: Managing pain and mobility

    May 29, 2015
    Pain is the way your body tells you that something is wrong. Most types of arthritis cause pain in your joints. You might have trouble moving around. Some kinds of arthritis can affect different parts of your body. So, along...
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    What is Fibromyalgia?

    May 29, 2015
    Fibromyalgia syndrome is a common and chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain, diffuse tenderness, and a number of other symptoms. The word "fibromyalgia" comes from the Latin term for fibrous tissue (fibro) and the Greek ones for muscle (myo) and...
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    When you see a NP or PA

    April 13, 2015
    What your nurse practitioner (NP) and physician assistant (PA) want you to know about seeing them in the office: You can call us by our first name. We like it! If you have an appointment with a NP or PA, we...
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