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shingles

I have had shingles for 6 weeks and the inflamation has cleared up, but I am still suffering some chest and back pain and loss of some energy. Is there any current remedy available.

Success Rate of Surgery With Delay

My dad was in a car wreck July 10, and was diagnosed with a fractured vertebra. He recently has been told he would need a new procedure to correct the problem. He will be having the balloon procedure done. With the surgery being delayed for 3 months, will the success rate be higher or lower?

WHAT TYPE OF ILNESS IS THIS?

MALE IN LATE 50 LOST TOTAL STRENGTH AND FELLINGS IN ARMS AND NOW LEGS CANOT MOVE AROUND,DOCTORS DONT HAVE AN ANSWER,THIS PATIENT LIVES IN MEXICO,MEXICALI BAJA CALIFORNIA,ALTOUGH HE HAS HAD A LOT OF TEST DOCTORS HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIND A DIAGNOSIS HE HAS BEEN LOOSING USE OF LIMBS LITTLE BY LITTLE.CAN YOU PLEASE HELP?

Arthritis in the Back

MY DAUGHTER IS 30 YEARS OLD AND HAS SOME ARTHRITIS IN HER BACK, I AM VERY CONCERNED THAT SHE IS GETTING THE CORRECT TREATMENT, SHE HAS TAKEN CELEBRIX BUT I WOULD LIKE INFORMATION REGARDING ARTHRITIS TREATMENT OR DIET OR WHATEVER HELP YOU COULD PROVIDE.

Treatment of Herniated Discs

Has bextra been more effective than vioxx in treatment of herniated disc?

RA and Major Organs

I hav been diagnosed with fibromyalgia and arthritis (both RA and OA)- what could the damage to my major organs be? Also I have arthritis in my neck, what are the dangers? It takes me a long time to get comfortable at night, is there a specific way to sleep that would help? I am taking Bextra at the moment.

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