Most people assume that once their knee pain becomes unmanageable, they will have a knee replacement. But your level of pain is actually only one of several things you need to consider when timing your knee replacement. Here are the factors you need to weigh as you schedule your surgery.
Safety
There are two ways in which you must think about safety when it comes to knee replacement. If you feel unsafe because of your struggling to get around, then this is a sign you should have knee replacement soon.
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In the early stages of ankle arthritis, you can usually pop a few pain relievers as needed, stretch a little, and more or less keep your pain under control. However, some cases of arthritis reach a stage at which they can no longer be managed with these measures. If your ankle has been more painful lately and pain relievers are not helping, here are some other treatments to consider.
A Brace
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If you have chronic vertigo (a sense of imbalance and dizziness or a feeling of spinning), you may find yourself wondering if there is any hope for a cure or for improvement of your condition. Vertigo can be very frustrating and can impact your life, including at work and at home. When it hits, it can cause you to not be able to function because of the dizziness, nausea, and motion sickness you might feel as a result.
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Autoimmune diseases are a complex group of conditions that share a common characteristic: your body's immune system begins to attack some of your body's own tissues. This leads to an array of symptoms, which typically include inflammation and fatigue, along with other symptoms specific to the particular diagnosis. Medications like corticosteroids and NSAIDS are can give you a lot of relief, but they don't always alleviate symptoms entirely. If you're still experiencing some of what doctors call "
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High blood glucose levels can cause nerve damage over time. This serious condition is called diabetic neuropathy and is one complication of diabetes mellitus. People with diabetes often experience the effects of nerve damage due to elevated blood sugar, especially if their blood glucose levels are not well-controlled. It is thought that high blood glucose causes nerve damage because it damages the blood vessels that supply blood to the nerves and also prevents nerves from sending sensory information.
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