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crstljnn

I have had left hip/thigh leg pain for nearly 3 years. I have had CAT scans and X-rays...

ASKED by crstljnn on March 11, 2010 - 12:19pm
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Anonymous

Cycling/Spinning Class: Does it Cause any Damage to Genitalia?

ASKED by Anonymous on March 22, 2009 - 7:22pm

I have been taking a cycling/spinning class, and anyone who has ridden a bike knows that your "sit bones" can ache for a few days afterwards.

I started wondering if I am doing any long-term damage

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Latest Comment by Alison Beaver on March 7, 2010 - 9:12pm View Comments
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Free2Bme

Is it normal for my arm muscle in my shoulder to hurt 2 weeks after flu shot?

ASKED by Free2Bme on December 7, 2008 - 7:32am

I was happy to receive the flu shot this year, as I feel like it's "doing my part" to stop the spread of the influenza virus.

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Latest Comment by Anonymous on March 2, 2010 - 9:40pm View Comments
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theirmimi

Has anyone tried the Fibromyalgia prescriptions available today? What were the side effect for you?

ASKED by theirmimi on December 29, 2009 - 9:48am
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Latest Comment by drbeth2000 on February 26, 2010 - 11:45am View Comments
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Sandy

Fibromyalgia & Menopause

ASKED by Sandy on May 20, 2008 - 6:44am

Hi everyone; I want to introduce myself to you. I have been a sufferer of Fibro for 5 years now and with summer approaching, I always get worse.

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Latest Comment by Diane Porter on February 26, 2010 - 10:24am View Comments
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angmares

ASTYM System - Has Anyone Had This Type of Treatment?

ASKED by angmares on June 29, 2009 - 8:12pm

I just had my first ASTYM treatment and it was pretty intense and painful, has anyone else had this type of treatment? If so, did it work for you?
Thanks,
Ang

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Latest Comment by Anonymous on February 17, 2010 - 2:15pm View Comments
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Sandy

Has anyone out there been suffering with "Fibromyalgia" longer than a couple of years? I have been for 5. Help.

ASKED by Sandy on May 13, 2008 - 4:32pm

I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia about five years ago and have had very little relief since. I have seen numerous Drs and all say that this is Fibro.

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Latest Comment by Anonymous on February 13, 2010 - 5:46pm View Comments
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Jenb

My feet, legs, and joints are stiff in the morning why?

ASKED by Jenb on February 14, 2009 - 7:11am

Wow I am having nearly the same condition. My feet, legs, and knees hurt all the time. But it is worse in the morning, and I am stiff as a board when I get out of bed.

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Latest Comment by miscortes on February 7, 2010 - 9:48am View Comments
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Has anyone tried the new Shake Weight for upper arm and shoulder toning?

ASKED by Susan Cody on February 3, 2010 - 2:25pm

I've been seeing commercials for this and I'm very skeptical of any kind of "informerical" type things I see on TV. Especially when I hear the "BUT WAIT! THERE'S MORE!

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Latest Comment by Rosa Cabrera on February 4, 2010 - 1:42pm View Comments
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Anonymous

Pain in back of legs & knees after sex

ASKED by Anonymous on July 12, 2009 - 8:21pm

I have severe pain running down the backs of both legs (from my sitting bones down hamstrings) & knees after having sex. When I sit, it's dull & not as bad, but when I'm up it is awful!

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Latest Comment by Anonymous on January 23, 2010 - 10:03am View Comments

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