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Joint pain

I’m already taking 600 mg a day of neurontin and 50 mg of diclofenac potassium and I still have a lot of joint pain. I don’t know what to do, please help
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Can gout be treated permanently or does it come back?

I have been suffering from gout for the last 3 months and I have started my treatment along with dietary restrictions. Can gout be treated permanently or will it keep coming back?...
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Can joint pain be considered as a symptom for gout?

I am 29 years old and I am suffering from severe pain in my knees and joints. Could this be a symptom of gout or is it something else?
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What is the course of treatment for a slip disc?

My mother had a fall and ever since has been suffering with a slip disc. What is the course of treatment for treating her condition? When can she resume her normal everyday activities?...
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Does a heel bone fracture require a surgery?

I am suffering from a heel bone fracture which occurred due to an accident. Will I require a surgery to correct it?
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Can a knee surgery help in relieving the pain due to arthritis?

I am a 54 year old woman and I was detected with arthritis two years back. Ever since I have been suffering form a deep pain in the knees. Can a knee surgery help in treating...
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My baby was born with twisted legs. Can this be corrected?

My son is 2 years old now and was born with twisted legs. Can his condition be corrected with a surgery?
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I am having a severe pain in my neck post an accident. What can i do?

I met with an accident 3 weeks back and I am having a severe pain in my neck region. What can I do? Should I go for an X-ray? Please advise.
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My baby had a fracture when he was 2 months old. Will it heal?

My baby had a fracture in his arm when he was 2 months old after falling from the cradle. Will the fracture heal or will it have any implications on my baby as he is growing up?...
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I fell and have been recommended hip surgery. What are the preparatory steps?

I recently had a fall and have fractured my hip bone. The doctor has recommended surgery. What are the preparatory steps for this surgery? How long will the healing process...
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I have a bulge in my back bone at the bottom. Can it be treated with surgery?

I am a 34 year old woman and I have a small bulge at the bottom of my backbone. This bulge pains a lot when I stand or sit for too long. What can I do to get rid of this pain....
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partial vs full joint replacment

What is the difference between a partial and a full joint replacement? Does a partial one have to be done again later?
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My husband is having a growth in ankle bone. Does it need surgery?

My husband has been suffering with a huge bone growth in his ankle bone. What is the cause of this? Will it need to be operated. He is also diabetic, will that have any implications...
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Can a freckle reduce in size and disappear?

I do not have any freckles in my eyes, however are there chances that one can develop a freckle later in life. And can a freckle reduce in size and disappear on its own?
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Recurring hip pain

I am young, relatively speaking (30) but once in a while I'll get a dull lingering pain in my right hip. Why would this be? I exercise moderately for an hour or so a few times...
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Inner thigh hurts when walking fast

I try to walk a lot for exercise. But more often than not, my inner thigh on my right side feels strained when I step forward with that leg. This doesn't happen when I walk at...
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Recovery for knee meniscectomy?

What's the recovery like for knee meniscectomy? I'm having the procedure in two months and not sure what to expect. Will it be likely for me to experience swelling months after...
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Will I be able to swim again after ankle replacement?

I'm having ankle arthroplasty done because of arthritis. Now, I swim a lot but I'm nervous I won't be able to if my ankle is more delicate after the procedure. What is recovery...
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My knee grinds when I climb stairs. What can be done?

I have always had bad knees but as I've gotten older they have gotten noisier! Any time I climb steps I can hear grinding. Does this mean I need knee replacements?
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Broken tibia, fibula and hole in ankle, surgeon suggesting amputation

I fell 20 feet two years ago and broke my tibia, fibula and have a hole in my ankle. I have had 2 surgeries to repair with no success and am in extreme pain constantly. My...
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