[quote]High priced “brand name” Calcium tablets offer no advantages, in spite of their marketing claims.[/quote] 1. Why is Calcium important? Calcium plays a critical role in proper function throughout the body, including blood cells, muscle, and nerve. Over 98%...read more
This is the second part of my survey of your osteoarthritis medication options. Read part 1 here. Part 2 focuses more on potent medications. Always check with your rheumatologist before beginning any medication regimen. Tramadol This is a medium...read more
Did you know that 50 million Americans suffer from osteoarthritis (OA)? You may think that OA only affects the elderly. And that’s true; it does, but I bet you didn’t realize that 2/3 of people with arthritis are under...read more
Surgery shouldn’t be a mysterious adventure where you pick an option, desperately hoping that you’ll like it only to find out that there was a better option available. It’s the classic box of chocolates conundrum. If you don’t have...read more
It’s a terrible feeling. You just know that if you don’t change your workout habits, you’ll end up not being able to work out. I know because I was there. My shoulder sounds like gravel, and I had a...read more
Pain relief for arthritis is possible through medication. But nothing will completely solve the problem because we can’t repair or replace damaged cartilage. Yet. That doesn’t mean, though, that you have to live with excessive pain–a reality I hope...read more
