Tag Archives: Health

Dealing with Joint Pain in the Pandemic

How do I deal with my knee and back pain until the orthopedic doctors start seeing patients again? There are a variety of non-operative treatment options for pain. No one treatment is going to help everyone, and patients need to find the treatments that seem to work the best for them. Medications I personally cannotContinue reading “Dealing with Joint Pain in the Pandemic”

All About Knee Pain Part 5 of 6

Part 5 knee Treatments Conservative care Many types of knee pain can be relieved and/or resolved with conservative treatments such as: Rest When the knee is injured or is inflamed, as in bursitis, tendonitis or arthritis, it’s important to rest the joint and avoid overuse. That may mean keeping the knee straight (extended) or inContinue reading “All About Knee Pain Part 5 of 6”

All about Knee pain part 4 of 6

  Part 4 knees How is knee pain diagnosed?   When diagnosing any knee pain, the physician will take your medical history and perform a thorough physical examination. To help your doctor best understand your knee pain, you’ll need to provide the following information: • A description of your knee pain (aching, tenderness, burning orContinue reading “All about Knee pain part 4 of 6”

All About Our Knees Part 3 of 6

Part 3 knee Knee injuries can be the result of sports, falls or trauma. They typically involve the ligaments that hold two of the bones of the knee – the femur and tibia – together. Here are some of the most common types: Injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) are among the most commonContinue reading “All About Our Knees Part 3 of 6”

All About Our Knees Part 2

Types of Pain What are the different types of knee pain? Knee pain has many causes. Some of the most common include: Osteoarthritis Arthritis is a chronic condition that causes joint inflammation. Symptoms include redness, warmth, swelling, tenderness and pain. Up to 30 percent of the population may have knee osteoarthritis, or “wear and tear”Continue reading “All About Our Knees Part 2”

All About Our Knees Part 1 of a 6 part series.

About the knee 1 of 6 Did you know that your knee is the largest joint in your body. Its a really amazing and complex mechanism made of bone, cartilage and ligaments. The cartilage in your knee acts as a cushion and gliding surface. So the knee can move freely. When the knee is healthy,Continue reading “All About Our Knees Part 1 of a 6 part series.”

Dealing with Re-Entry Anxiety

When COVID-19 lockdowns were first instituted, it felt, for so many people, unthinkable to have to stay home nearly 24/7. Except for food and essentials , I also shopped for my mother in law. At first I just went about my business no mask but then when cases added up day to day I startedContinue reading “Dealing with Re-Entry Anxiety”

Arthritis Pain Do’s and Don’ts

Arthritis pain: The Do’s and The don’ts Will physical activity reduce or increase your arthritis pain? Get tips on exercise and other common concerns when coping with arthritis symptoms and arthritis pain. Arthritis is a leading cause of pain and disability worldwide. You can find plenty of advice about easing the pain of arthritis andContinue reading “Arthritis Pain Do’s and Don’ts”

Face mask awareness

Many asked to get them for awareness so here they are  Osteonecrosis Avascular Necrosis Awareness  Masks and where to find them. Afterburner FX  Hubbard Ohio  Ribbon AVN mask  Or Skull AVN Mask Afterburner FX  I make nothing off of their sale just want to do my part to get awareness masks out there. They areContinue reading “Face mask awareness”

Link-Between Hearing Loss and RA

When we think of hearing loss, you may associate it with your loved one who’s always asking you to repeat yourself, or the friend who may struggle to follow conversations. Hearing loss is often caused by exposure to excessive noise and is even linked to the natural aging process. But did you know that hearingContinue reading “Link-Between Hearing Loss and RA”

Covid19 – Facts When Immune Compromised

  After more than two months of major societal changes, including strict stay-at-home orders in most states, the closing of U.S. borders, and shutting down non-essential travel and non-essential businesses, many parts of America are beginning to ease restrictions and open back up. With so much uncertainty around the coronavirus (including an ongoing lack ofContinue reading “Covid19 – Facts When Immune Compromised”

Medicare and Covid19 Testing and Hospitalization

Coronavirus test Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers a test to see if you have coronavirus (officially called 2019-novel coronavirus or COVID-19). This test is covered when your doctor or other health care provider orders it. Your costs in Original Medicare You pay nothing for this test. What it is Tests done to help your doctor diagnose orContinue reading “Medicare and Covid19 Testing and Hospitalization”