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  • I have swelling ,stiffness and pain in my body in morning at age 44 years old?

    I am 44 years old lady working in post office. I have noticed swelling, slight pain and stiffness in whole body at morning, pain and stiffness is removed within 15-20 minutes and swelling removed after 2-3 hours. Back pain is also started in this period
    My health history is as under:-
    1. Patient of Cervical spondylitis since 15 years.
    2. Start of osteoarthritis was noticed by a doctor in 5/04 and advised to drink milk in routine, but it was not followed.
    3. Level of ESR was noticed 84 in 5/04 and the level of ESR never comes to normal .It is also 68 now.
    4.I have taken the treatment of tuberculosisfrom 28.02.05 to 8/2005 due to node in my outer part of throat.
    5.I have never done any exercises .
    my height is 5’2” and now my weight is about 80 kg.

    Kindly guide me to resolve my problem.please clarify whether this problem is also related to menopause.

    Posted by Harcharan Kaur Sidhu on 2009-02-19 14:05:23

     

  • Best and quickest treatment for the knee osteoarthritis ?

    marco posted


    Best and quickest treatment for the knee osteoarthritis ?



    I’m 46 years old, I’m a very sport man, suddenly I had a pain in my right knee 4 months ago. After I made X-ray, doctors said that it is knee osteoarthiritis.
    I’d like to come back to my sport as quick as possible.


     

  • Effective Back Pain Treatment and Tramadol

    Question posted from Bill Johnson




    One of the most debilitating issues is to develop chronic lower back pain. This kind of pain can limit mobility, sitting, driving, walking and even laying down. Nothing seems comfortable and the longer you are forced to stand, sit or drive, the stiffer and more painful your back becomes until you stand up and everyone around you sees at the bent over version of what used to be you. Images of the old crone come to mind, and you try to stand erect only to yelp in pain. Things are not good, and you need a good pain treatment like Tramadol.

    What is Tramadol?

    Tramadol is a pain treatment medication for people, like you and I, who suffer chronic lower back pain. Whether your injury is from a lumbar strain or osteoarthritis, if you slump over every time you get out of a car, it is time to talk to your doctor about chronic pain treatments, like Tramadol. This medication is a man-made pain reliever that is not unlike morphine. It binds to the pain receptors in the brain allowing folks like you and me to lead ordinary lives, which means we can sit at a desk, play ball with our children and even ride in a car without undue agony.

    What are the Risks and Side Effects?

    Like all pain treatments, Tramadol is not without risks and side effects. One of the greatest risks involved with this medication is dependency. Therefore, care must be taken to avoid abuse of this narcotic. Additionally, once a treatment regimen with Tramadol has begun, it is important not to abruptly stop taking the drug. This is because abrupt withdrawal can cause sleeplessness, anxiety, sweating, rigors, pain, and hallucinations.

    Further side effects include:

    ·Nausea

    ·Constipation

    ·Dizziness

    ·Headache

    ·Vomiting

    ·Drowsiness

    These effects are the ones most commonly reported, but are usually reported as something that comes and goes. In rare cases, a rash, diarrhea, vertigo or vertigo has been reported, so it is good to be aware of any changes after starting a treatment regimen so that you and your doctor can adjust your dosage accordingly.

    Back pain treatments, like Tramadol, are not for everyone. However, if you suffer the chronic variety of back pain, and you have reached the point where it has begun to affect your quality of life, then it may well be time to have a discussion with your doctor about pain treatment and Tramadol.