... the only section that has not had surgery. ... (3 replies)

... don't have much problems with pain in the morning in my lower back like I once did, I still have pain but it is something different. They are rather easy to move around in and I find I can even lay on my bad hip without too much pain. ... (2 replies)

... nformation you have uncovered sounds most interesting and I'll do a google search to see what you've found. I am the only person in my immediate family to have arthritis to the degree I have it and I am the youngest of 4 sibblings. My brother, sister and 85 year old Mom have osteo in their hands and that's about it. ... (17 replies)

... The cancer drug used for RA is methotrexate. It's been around for a long time and they know how it acts pretty well. In RA patients the give it in very low doses compared to cancer patients and it is considered very safe. ... (6 replies)

... I also have arthritis in my foot. ... (4 replies)

... Hi, I have a similar situation. I'm 52 and have arthritis in my hands, fingers, elbows, knees, and jaw and neck. I have bone spurs all over my feet that hurt a lot. ... (1 replies)

... Hello, my name is Kathy and I'd like to comment on some of the things that you've written. I don't know if you have ever heard of SAPHO syndrome? ... (10 replies)

... I too have stiff, sore feet especially in the morning. It is like I have to walk around slowly and carefully, because the bottom of my feet hurt, when I walk on them. ... (15 replies)

... I'm curious if you have found out anything about your knee condition. I found your posting while searching for information on my condition that sounds VERY similar to yours. ... (2 replies)

... My dads ankylosing spondylitis was so bad that his spine curved dramatically and his ribs started caving in on his lungs making it really hard to breathe. ... (5 replies)

... In that joint, it could be anything from a bone spur in the joint catching as you move or more likely, an inflamed tendon that is catching and stopping the movement. It would get worse after a day of doing something that involved that thumb. ... (2 replies)

... had neck and lumbar surgery. Understand that when the spine is damaged, the nerves "tweek" and scream there is something wrong, when in fact, there is no nerve damage being done. ... (22 replies)