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How Is Osteoarthritis Diagnosed?

The diagnosis of osteoarthritis begins with a medical history, or information about your health background. Because certain conditions can be inherited, your doctor will ask which conditions run in your family. Your doctor will also want to find out about the symptoms that prompted you to seek medical attention. Points your doctor may want to know before osteoarthritis is diagnosed:
•    description of your symptoms
•    details about when and how the pain or other symptoms began
•    where you are feeling pain, stiffness or other symptoms
•    how the symptoms are affecting you
•    whether you have other medical problems that could be causing these symptoms

The next important part of the diagnostic process is the physical exam. During the exam your doctor will look at your joints and touch those you’ve described as painful. He or she will be looking for areas that are tender, painful or swollen as well as indications that the joints may be damaged.

To find out how arthritis is affecting your body, your doctor may ask you to stand up and move certain joints. This will show the range of motion in your joints or how well you can move each joint through its full capabilities. The doctor will examine the position and alignment of your neck and spine. He or she may ask you to walk around the office a bit to see how you are able to move your hips and knees.

The final part of the diagnosis of osteoarthritis may involve laboratory tests to confirm the diagnosis your doctor suspects based on your medical history and physical exam. Blood tests are usually not helpful in making a diagnosis; however, the following tests may help confirm a diagnosis of osteoarthritis:

Joint aspiration: For this laboratory test, your doctor will administer a local anesthetic, then insert a needle into the joint in order to withdraw fluid. The fluid is then examined for evidence of crystals or joint deterioration. This test can help rule out other medical conditions or other forms of arthritis.

X-ray: Imaging techniques like X-rays can show the physical effects of osteoarthritis to confirm the diagnosis. X-rays use radiation to penetrate the body’s soft tissues and show internal structures like bones. The images can show damage and other changes in cartilage and bones that can occur with osteoarthritis.

MRI: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses magnetic fields to produce an image of a specific area of the body. The test is more expensive than X-rays, but it does not involve the radiation risk of X-rays. And MRIs provide a two-dimensional view that offers better images of soft tissues, as cartilage, to detect early abnormalities typical of osteoarthritis.

When should I see a doctor? 

Most people have some joint aches and pains as they age, and often pain can be managed with over-the-counter medications and self-care techniques such as warm baths and cold packs, massaging the affected joint or resting it when pain is at its worst.  But if self-care techniques don’t sufficiently relieve your pain, a doctor may be able to prescribe other medications or treatments that will help.  
It’s also important to see your doctor if you experience symptoms that might indicate your joint pain is not from osteoarthritis but a problem that requires more immediate medical attention.  These symptoms include:
•    Sudden swelling, warmth, redness along with pain in any joint(s).
•    Joint pain accompanied by a fever and/or rash
•    Severe pain that prevents you from using the joint

 

Noemi
17 Jan 2012, 21:37
I use Tramadol 50 mg for osteoarthritis and
it releaves my pain
ann
08 Oct 2011, 07:41
hello ive been reading most of these posts..and i have recently been diagnosed with arthritisin my knees..i was healty a couple of years until i changed my job at work..ive been walkin for hours at work..non stop all day..no sittin down at all..it has worn me out..at first it felt like i had sprained my knee because the pain was so bad..then i went to doctors.he told me it was arthritis and that walkin is good...which is true..but i feel it was that that bought it on in first place..cause i was healty before with just moderate walkin .
Carol
12 Sep 2011, 17:40
5 months ago I was running 10k most days and swimming 30 lengths of a 20m pool in the evenings,not bad for 54.Jump to the present and after a bad flu I ended up with arthritis,then severely high blood pressure followed swiftly by coronary heart disease and in the past week capped it off with cervical disc disease.I'm in a world of pain and take 84 tablets a week not counting numerous useless pain killers.I'd never been sick or sore before.Guess i'd been saving them all up,huh?
Doc took me off the plaquenil because it wasn't working and stopped the steroids.So I'm on nothing for the arthritis and waiting on a physio appointment.In the meantime during the day I walk like a gorilla and at night I try unsuccessfully to sleep sitting up in between crying with the pain.
There is one saving grace though,I can still breathe and I have a sense of humour(actually that's two).C'est la vie.

After a quick read doesn't look like things are going to get a whole lot better!
Claire
29 Aug 2011, 11:25
The orthopedic surgeon I saw diagonsed me with moderate osteoarthritis. 3 x-rays of the knee & 3 x-rays of the hip were taken. He rubbed on my knee which didn't hurt. Most of my pain is in my groin although the pain in my knee comes and goes & sometimes my knee caves. I haven't heard of that from anyone else. My gait changes every 10 seconds. He perscribed large doses of ibuprofen. Sometimes my entire leg aches. I'm wondering if I should see some other type of doctor.
lynn
28 Aug 2011, 21:53
I am new to spinal osteoarthritis and after 2 yrs can't walk for more than 5 mins, I am 52 and have worked very hard all of my life in my Pub as a chef and landlady, on my feet for more than 16 hrs a day. I have now lost all ability to walk anywhere as the pain is so bad, tramadol doesn;t seem to work at all
ailba
16 Apr 2011, 18:31
After reading all the comments I came to conclusion that our stressfull life styles and running for time to get the chores done is getting us in all this trouble. Look at people who don't have arthiritis they seem relaxed and without stress and pain. Becasue we are so stressed about getting everything done we got the disease by putting extra pressure on our joints.
I know the pain cannot be explained to anyone who does not have the disease so stop explaining it to the DR or to anyone else. Start living better, take it easy, be patient with yourself and the Time. If its not done its not end of the world.
Start walking, excercising a little everyday (not in the gym) and eat healthier and be happy ........... we have lost the notion of self content. The best medication is in our brain. so let go of what ever happened and start all new.
Smile at the bright new day and the time we have left to live our lives. Be happy, helpful and honour your little achievments instead of complain and life will be a little better to manage. Thats my message to all of you )I have been diagonsed with it too and I am going to stay positive.
God bless you all!
Margaret
10 Apr 2011, 19:32
Hello,

I have dealt with pain and fatigue for over eighteen years now. just been diagnosed with OA. I have bone on bone in right knee and pain in left knee. I also have pain and swelling in my kneck and lower back. Had spinal fusion several years ago due to ruptured disc which I was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease. I also have two heart valve diseases on both sides of the heart. I've been told eventually will need that repaired. Question, how difficult will it be for me to receive disability when I need this surgery? Is the government cutting out disability?
Gary
25 Jan 2011, 07:36
I've spent many hours the last couple of years, researching OsteoArtritis (OA, DJD) what ever you want to call it.

I was diagnosed 3 years ago (with OA of the spine) and like most of you, the pain is relentless, continual and difficult to "relay" to others. Sure we can say it hurts, but unless someone actually experiences it, it's difficult to understand.

18 months ago, I started a ritual of injections, spinal implant and medications and such, which really alone, did little to give me much releif.

I finally was sent to a pain management center "The Pain Center of Arizona" which now does what is called "Cervical Facet RadioFrequency Neurotomy".

This procedure "burns" off the nerve endings (with radio waves)at the Facet joint, where the "pain signal" is picked up and sent to the brain. It eliminates 80% of the pain almost immediately! This procedure takes less than an hour and lasts 4-6 months!

ANYONE with Back Pain, should check into this procedure for sure....although the nerve endings grow back (4-6 months depending on you),it beats bi-weekly or monthly visits for injections.


I am going to leave a link to a video, explaining this procedure for those who are interested.

Good luck to you all.......

http://www.thepaincenter.com/treatments/
R Newman
20 Dec 2010, 15:54
I have OA in all major joints as well as my feet, hands, spine and I also have DDD and DJD. I use Medical Marijuana under Colorado law for the pain and it works wonders for me.
Elisabeth Brewster
04 Dec 2010, 12:53
Lizzie 12-4 10
I have osteoarthritis in my arm and neck.
and when I use my arm I hear cracking noises and is very painful. I have gone to all the health people like chiropractors acupuncture
and physical therapy and nothing helped.
Just recently I heard about DMSO.and I got immediate relieve of the pain.
If you want more info go to u tube and look at the 1980 interview at 60 minutes Dr. Stanley Jacobs shows that arthritis can be treated with DMSO very effectively go to Dr. Jacobs lab.The reason it is not recommended is there is not much money in it for the big companies, because it is very cheap.
and get all the info you need.It has helped me very much. Love and Blessings to you all.
mot walker
01 Nov 2010, 18:06
I have been going to doctors for almost 2 years now, starting with my family doctor and then 3 specialist. I am begining to think all doctors know how to say is come back in 30 days. They never remember who you are or what is wrong. They must never put anything in your chart that actully tells them what they are trying to treat or even what is wrong with you. If surgury can't fix it then it must be all in your head. My whole body hurts, nerve root cysts?
"everyone has them", my hands hurt so bad, I drop things because i can't hold on to anything. "sure you have arthritis in your hands, I can tell by looking at them, Oh my gosh I am so tired of comments and no one trying to do something to help. I need a list of arthritis doctors close to Ashland Alabama, not doctors that if surgury can't fix it it can't be fixed. Thanks for listening.
Rose Sibley
25 Oct 2010, 08:33
i have osteo arthritis in my fingers as well as thumbs. The thumbs are now very deformed, pointing away from the hand. i have learned to compensate and am very active with gardening, etc. However.....now my hands, from the wrist toward the fingers "blow up" to about 5x the normal size if I do something stressful, such as iron for 4 hours straight or more recently, brush and comb 2 horses. The swelling is unbelievably painful. Does anyone have any experience with this? Does it mean i can't use my hands for intensive work? Should I exercise them in a particular fashion? I am 69 years old. Would appreciate any input.
Fiona
14 Oct 2010, 22:51
In the last year i have started to get pain in my thumb and a prominent lump at the joint at first i thought i had banged it but the lump has never gone down and the pain comes and goes, when i have the pain the lump looks bigger. Since noticing this 10 months ago i have noticed that the other thumb is going the same way and that i am getting pain in some other finger joints, and unfortunatley in my little toe on my right foot, i am currently taking paracetomol and ibuprofen which helps, but i am very worried that in a few years this is going to cripple me, my knee joints click and sometimes hurt when bending. I did see a GP and he did a blood test to rule out rhumetoid and said if it was negative that it would be osteo, that was that.Are there any tests to confirm my diagnosis? I work for the NHS and work as a Health Care Assistant work long 13hr shifts am on my feet all day and have two young children at home, im only 40years old. I have had a very Stressful life in the last two years, can this bring it on? I exercise by going to the gym and try and eat a healthy diet and i am not overweight, are there any other things i can do slow the process and releive the symptoms?
ghstdncr
03 Aug 2010, 22:24
RLS for 25yrs+,Fybro 2008,osteo diag 1998,had bad back since 1970s,all joints except hips have osteo w/spur growths,its not pleasent by no means and being on an anti-depressate as far as I'm concerned is probally the best medicine one needs with chronic conditions cause if your not depressed alittle hopefully your still doing well with your condition.So I think more rhumotologist need to suggest and be listened to when it comes to Phsy.. eval and sessions about hows lifes going,,they make good listeners.If you can't be pain free at least learn to smile about what you will never make go away ,just sometimes feel a little better about your day.Oh,don't be depressed,You could have been Diag. w/ acoustic nerouma ................... like I was 2002.And that got my attention,you just got to have faith!And try to smile when you can,my conditions probally will never get better but I'm going to stay positive for as long as I can.Rest outside of bed and something to do anything Helps.........Just thought I could maybe shine some light,all wish you a better tommorrow.
JLS
28 Jul 2010, 10:05
I was diagnosed with OA when I was in my teens. I'm 45 and not only have OA, but also have been diagnosed with Degenerative Disc Disease, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, Thorasic Outlet Syndrome, Myofacial Pain Syndrome, Cervical,Thorasic, and Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, Hypothyroidism, S/I Joint Severe degeneration, and have excrutiating migraine headaches from my neck. I have a 10mm hemangioma at C2, 3 yrs ago it was 2mm. They have no idea why, and when it was at 2mm they told me not to worry about it, but try not to get into a car accident or twist my neck in a wierd way, cuz if it blows, I would end up paralyzed and on a resperator, lovely! I had to have my left knee replaced at 32,it was a VERY nasty recovery since I had had 9 previous surgeries on that knee because of the OA eating the joint away and they were trying to keep me going for as long as possible because you can only have 2 replacements. Back when I had it, they didn't have the joints they have now, and mine is a clunker. It literally clunks because it's loose and isn't proper fitting. I have OA in every joint in my body and with everything else I've got going on in my body, life is not pleasant at all!!! I had a laminectomy and fusion at L1/L2 at 30, and within 4 years it had degenerated to the point that it's like I never had it done. I had an ACDF on C5/6, C6/7 and it was a complete FAILURE!! And the surgeon said there's nothing else he could do for me. There are days that I can't get out of bed, sometimes several at a time. I had been going to a pain center for a while, and they finally said that there was nothing else they could do for me. I tried 3 other pain centers, I took all my records to them, they had them for about 1-2 weeks, and then they called me to come pick-up my records, because there was nothing else they could do for me that hadn't already been done. The 3rd center made an appointment for me and I got there, sat in the office, the doctor walked in, sat down and said that there was nothing he could do for me, but he felt that I was depressed and should see a psychologist and psychiatrist to see if they could help me. Then he said that he wanted to decrease my meds. I looked right at him and said "wouldn't you be depressed if you've been in excrutiating chronic pain for over 20 years?" He looked at me with the STUPIDIST look on his face and said he'd write me a script for a reduction of my meds and wanted me to make another appointment with him. I looked at him and said "If you can't do anything for me, why would I come back and see you and waste my time and mine and the insurance company's money?!" Another stupid look on his face!!!!! I've been on so many meds including high doses of Fentanyl Patches, Morphine Capsules, Tramadol, Neurontin, Diazepam, Prednisone, Lasix, Seroquel, etc...NOTHING takes the pain away, it may take the edge off, but being in constant pain for over 25 years has pretty much ruined a lot of relationships because I can't go sit in a restaurant unless I go straight home and lay down and put ice on my neck and anywhere else that needs it. I can't go to the movies, friends houses or anywhere else I need to sit or stand for more than 20-30 minutes, I end up with a massive migraine headache if I do. Driving is horendously painful, it has gotten to the point where I only drive to the doctor, the pool, or the grocery store if necessary. My rheumatologist says that exercise (movement) in a warm pool or jacuzzi is good to keep the muscles and joints more limber and movable. It does help some, because I can't do conventional physical therapy, it doesn't work for me and just causes more pain. I have to be in the water to make things work better. Aquatic therapy does help some and I also have to go to the chiropractor at least once a week to get adjusted and also have accupunture, which does help me some. Don't give up!! I've had so many doctors tell me that there's nothing they can do for me and that even looking at my many MRI's, CT Scans, and Bone Scans they can see what's wrong but they evidently don't want to think outside the box to figure something out. So many doctors are stuck in old ruts and don't look at the whole picture and don't listen to the patient. It's like they here one thing and get stuck on that instead of listening to everything the patient says. It's a real shame!! But, if you don't get the answers, or feel you're not getting the treatment or respect you deserve, go to another doctor. If that one doesn't work out, go to another one. Keep searching until you find one that does treat you as a whole person, with real problems that are not just in your head!! I couldn't tell you how many said it was all in my head, even tho they had my films, records, and reports in their hands and looking at them, seeing the problems, said there's nothing wrong and I need to go have a psychological evaluation. It's very depressing walking out of their offices crying, knowing there's real problems in your body, and the pain is excrutiating!!! But they won't help you. You go sit in your car in the parking lot crying, and then you get yourself composed, drive home or wherever you're going. Then, if you're like me, after the crying stops, you get really angry and talk to family, friends, and your support system, ask if they may know of any doctor that may be able to help you. If they don't, you look in the phone book and just start calling and asking if they can help. Sometimes it takes a multitude of doctor appointments to find the right doctor that will treat you the way you feel you need to be treated. They may run the same tests you've had run before, so that they have current information, they may run different tests,(hopefully) to get some other information about what's going on with you. Hopefully they will sit and really listen to what you have to tell them what is going on in your body. Write things down and questions you want or need to get answers to, so that you don't forget things you want to talk about.Take somebody with you that knows what is going on with you and what you go through on a day to day basis. The reason to do this is so that the doctor hears it from someone other than yourself and that they can sometimes ask questions that you wouldn't or didn't think of and can write things down that you and the doctor talk about in case you don't remember, because there is so much going on. Then later on, you and the person that goes with you can talk about what went on and what the doctor said. The biggest thing to remember is that you are the patient and if you are not comfortable with the doctor, find another. It took me a long time and it's depressing and you get angry, but put that anger to work for you by finding someone or several doctors to help you. It may take a while, but do NOT cheat yourself out of the respect and care you deserve.
Remember to treat yourself well, and that you come first in your life!! Best wishes and good health to all.
Cheryl A.
24 Jul 2010, 12:39
Isn't this pain excruciating, or what!
I'm now addressing this chronic problem in
my life. Osteoarthritis in my hips and in my
knee. There seems to be some bone spurs also.
I don't know much about this, as I was battling another health problem too. But the
pain is too unbearable to ignore.
All of the comments, are hard to read, as I
can almost feel your pain. But please just
remember, God loves you and will take care of
you....Just ask!
ronnie
08 Jul 2010, 09:10
sorry about the typo..i meant OSTEOARTHRITIS, NOT OSETPOROSIS (which i have as well)..i am a thin, 62 active woman who really needs advice.
ronnie
08 Jul 2010, 09:08
i am ridden with both rheumatoid and oseoporosis. i have to wear braces on both hands, and awaiting surgery on both. i need a plate in my left hand under the skin, to hopefully releive the pain in my wrists. the right hand need screws and pins to fix joints in my thumb that are rubbing together. the pain is horrible. has anyone ever tried accupuncture for the pain? i will do anything to not have surgery.
karen
20 Jun 2010, 15:42
some of you people sound like you have fibromyalgia. i have fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis. my doctor also believes i have something that isn't yet disagnosed because my sed rates are always high
Lisa
01 Jun 2010, 10:53
It sounds crazy but you start to think its all in your head. People look at you like your just wanting to get out of work or your just over reacting. At 49 I thought how can I hurt so much. Why doesn't my doctor believe me when I say it hurts. After reading all the comments I can finally feel im not alone and I'm not nuts it hurts. I have Osteoarthritis in my all my joints. My knees are the worst bone on bone and my lower back and hips hurt so bad when I try to do any thing. I can't even shop at a store for food with out help. I hate waking up every day in pain. But I'm not alone. Thank you.
KELLY MORRIS
16 Apr 2010, 14:17
I HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH RHEUMATOID AND OSTEOARTHRITIS IN BOTH KNEES AND MY HIPS.. IT HAS BEEN A PAIN JOUNERY THUS FAR, I BELIEVE IVE HAD IT FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS OR SO, BUT THE PAST 5YRS, IT HAS BEEN VERY,VERY,VERY PAINFUL! I CANT GET UP AND DOWN MY STEPS AT HOME WITH OUT HELP, GOING TO PHYSICAL THERAPY MAKES FELL WORSE THE DAY AFTER, MOST OF THE TIME I RELAY ON MY CANE AND AT THE PRESENT MOMENT IM WAITING FOR KNEE BRACES. AND OH.....I WILL BE 37 IN JUNE!
Debbie L
30 Mar 2010, 15:16
I have had arthritis for as long as I can remember, doctor confirmed it with blood tests and xrays. I am 55 this year and have been dealing with this since I was preteen. I am allergic to all antiinflamatories, over the counter and prescribed including asprin and acetometaphen, etc. So years ago I did alot of research on glucosame/chondrotin supplements. I know that they say there is no proof that this supplement works, and maybe it doesn't for alot of people. But I have found that it does work for me. I know this because twice in 20 years I have ran out and didn't bother to replace it and within a couple of weeks was back to hurting again. This last time it put me down for days until I got it built back up in my system. So maybe scientific research says it dosn't work but personal use says it does, and with no side effects.
Just don't expect instant relief, you have to get it built up in your system.
Carol
02 Mar 2010, 18:34
Hi,
My name is Carol Goodman and i have osteo-arthritis in my feet. I also have diabetes but that's not related to my feet. So i started to get as much information as possible.
I had to get inserts for my shoes which costs my husband a small fortune and i don't have my sneakers yet. I'm not really sure how that's going to affect my bowling, i certainly don't want to give that up.
Gerald Shelton
02 Feb 2010, 18:40
hello, I'm writting to inform you, that if you have a pre condition than no health insurance company will not insure you, if they do, the cost is so high that you can't afford it, I know I'm a diabetic, and have OA, so there is no insurance company that will insure me, have try too many times. so to shelly and all the rest keep the faith, hang on in there, hold on just a little while longer, god will make a way out of no way, just believe, I do, it's the only thing that keeps me going from day today, God bless you and may heaven smile upon you all.
Amanda
25 Jan 2010, 20:08
Hi, I am 27 years old and I was just told that I have Osteoarthritis in my lower spine. I was taking vicodin es and it was not even taking an edge of pain away. I went to a chiropractor and that wasn't helping. I have 3 young kids and I can't be like this and laid up in bed with my back and the pain. What else can I do? If anyone could tell me other things to do and try that would be great. I try to deal with the pain but there is more days than not that the pain is so bad that my husband and kids have to help me do what I need to do. I can't even take a shower by myself. I have to get help. Like I said I am only 27 and I feel like my body is a lot older than it really is. Well any help from anyone would be great. Thanks
Shelly
10 Oct 2009, 00:36
Hi to you all im a 47 yr old female here. I hurt myself at work to find out i have degeneration in my cervical neck and 2 bullging disc. I had a spinal fusion 5 months ago in my neck. even now im still in pain all the time. my doctor wants me to try to work so i can only make it about 2 hrs a day which hardly pays for my gas to get there. ive applied for disability and am seeking legal council since i was hurt at work. I told my doctor how bad i was still hurting and didnt think i could contiue to work and he says well that up to me if i can or not. thats not his call. my lawyer says dont quit just do what u can ??? so now trying to decide if i need to see another doctor for second opinion. would love to hear from any of u there.
14rsunday
08 Oct 2009, 15:51
i have alot to do for this homework, there is about five pages and i only have about five or so questions done, and we just got it today and it is due very soon, so can u please help me?
14rsunday
08 Oct 2009, 15:05
im doing my my home work for health class and i need to know the four stages of osteoarthritis, cuase i cant find itand my coputer loads things very slowly can you help me find the answers be cause i am getting very annoyed right now.
Natalie Healy
01 Aug 2009, 04:32
For those that the medication doesns't ease the pain I recommend medical magnets, acupuncture and/or Reiki.

Because I needed new knees at fifty I had to wait years for replacements and these kept me going- Oh and the 24 Advil a day!!! On doctor's orders ( Yep, know about chance of stomach problems but bone on bone for years trumped that care!).

The magnets work for some and not for others ?? but the immediate easing of pain if you;re on who they work on is glorious.
Terry Cornish
07 Jul 2009, 21:34
This Message Is For Maria Johnson. I Was Just Wondering Maria Why You Aren't Drawing Disability? Or Have Some Doctor Help You Receive It.
Debbie Beck
26 Jun 2009, 16:17
I to have been battleing with osteo in my spine.I am on alot of strong medications that also do not take care of the pain.most of my day is spent sitting,cause I can no longer walk very far.I have a really good doctor,but i have also had 6 back surgerys an am diabetic.I can not have any more surgerys.I wish I could find a solution.I wish all of you well and hope that there is a solution for us all out there some where.I would love to hear from any one.
Maria Johnson
10 Jun 2009, 06:31
Ive been diagnosed with degeneartive spine
and rheumatoid arthritis.I had severe pain in my left buttock for about 3 yrs. now. It was told to me that I first need a MRI and surgery. Ive been unable to work now for over a year and no insurance.
I go to a vulunteer clinic but they can only do so much.
Ive been searching for some kind of assistance but cant seem to find any.
Can any one help me?
m wal
22 May 2009, 01:45
hello to all of you i am a 41 year old male with sever pain from my neck to my tail bone i have been trying for the last 2 years to find out why my body has gone so far down hill to all of you that are reading this please take what i have to heart becuse you can too can possibly get the help you need before you feel like ending it male or female. after several scans mri ct on and on i finely had a talk with a urologest and got my testostrone checked my numbers were 135 gess what i should have had a number of at least 650 my body at the age of 35 went into menopuse for men yes men go though it to now becuse i didn`t catch it in time i have sever osteoarthritis and possably osteoporosis and trust me i am in pain pain pain if you are humen demand you get tested and get your hormones up where they need to be and if the doctor tells you he will not test them tell him you have no intrest in sex then he will test you or go see some other doctor but trust me do not let your body do what mine has check out this web site www.thehiddendesease.com watch his videos dr berry gordon you women that have had the goodeys taken out if you are 45 your testostrone should be 65 good luck to every one and may god bless you and keep you always
Judy A. Brown
07 May 2009, 18:05
I have been have problems with arthritis since I was 45 yrs. Dr.s have said that I have ostio. but I don't seem to get through to them how much I hurt. I feel like the muscles and everything is being pulled off my bones all the time. I take alot of morphine and traamadol but it does'nt seem too help very much. I wish I could find someone who would believe I hurt like I do. Please help me if you can. Thank You!
Judy Brown
r.doyle
12 Apr 2009, 11:03
you need a medical diagnosis,that's the way it is, go to county hospital as a walk in,free medical clinic,call social services to get referral to free or no cost medical help, if you have no insurance you can't be refused proper treatment from a
hospital or medical clinic they must treat you it's state and federal law in the U.S., if it beyond their ability,they must get you stabilized and send you to the nearest medical facility that can do what they cannot for you.free or low cost medical insurance is available for you, it's just getting it..
take care.
TABITHA MOORE
17 Mar 2009, 19:13
how do find out if i got osteoarithritis
without medical

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