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A 41-year-old member asked:

Dr. Jake Heineyanswered
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Multiple: There are multiple potential sources including musculoskeletal or referred pain. It is best to see a medical doctor.
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Xray: Crepitus, pain or deformity can be signs, but x-ray makes the diagnosis.
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A 27-year-old member asked:

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Typically 12 weeks: Typically 12 weeks, but everyone is different. Things like nicotine, nutrition, etc all come into play as well.
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Typically 12 weeks: Typically 12 weeks, but everyone is different. Things like nicotine, nutrition, etc all come into play as well.
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A 50-year-old member asked:

Dr. Jake Heineyanswered
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Uncommon: Extremely uncommon. The patient should see an orthopaedic surgeon to make sure that is truly the diagnosis.
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A 28-year-old male asked:

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Exam: You should have a re-examination and probable further testing.
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A 64-year-old female asked:

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Salts: They can provide temporary relief but for more long term solutions see an orthopaedic surgeon.
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A 40-year-old member asked:

Dr. Jake Heineyanswered
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May have allergy: May have allergy to dairy products. Needs to be looked at.
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Years: Given that the problem is going on for years now. You should have it treated by an orthopaedic surgeon with foot and ankle specialist.
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Yes: Yes, the feet, knees, hips and back are all interconnected and can be a cause of pain relative to another. You should see an orthopaedic surgeon to d... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:

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ACL Soccer Time: Your orthopaedic surgeon and you will have to decide when the right time to return is, but typically you do not need to be 100%.
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A 27-year-old member asked:

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Broken clavicle: There are numerous mechanisms to break it. Most are related to an impact directly or to the upper extremity.
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Yes osteomyelitis: Osteomyelitis is difficult to eradicate and often can "reappear" even after years. But certainly it can occur more than once.
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A 35-year-old member asked:

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Tylenol (acetaminophen): Acetaminophen is good for pain and won't interfere with bone healing.
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A 46-year-old member asked:

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3-6 months: It typically takes 3 months for boney healing, but recovery such as strength and swelling can take 6months to 2 years.
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A 28-year-old member asked:

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Torn meniscus: If you have a torn meniscus, it is best to get this treated at your age. I would not delay on this, see an orthopedic surgeon.
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Xray: It would be good to get it looked at by an orthopaedic surgeon with an x-ray.
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A 24-year-old female asked:

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Deformity: It is true that a little deformity will not keep them from healing. But the doctor should make sure that there won't be secondary problems like callu... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:

Dr. Jake Heineyanswered
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Best to have it look: Best to have it looked at as continued pain could mean something is still wrong.
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Check it out: There are lots of products that sell l-arginine and vit. D. But the problem is that there is not good regulatory control so do your research on the b... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:

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Course of action: Only someone who has done a complete h and p has access to your records can give a clear course of action. But typically ununited syloid fractures do... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:

Dr. Jake Heineyanswered
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Multiple: There are multiple potential sources including musculoskeletal or referred pain. It is best to see a medical doctor.
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Multiple causes: There can be numerous causes for this, you should be a medical doctor to look for causes.
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Vit. D sources: Sun light is a helpful way to get vid d you need, but dairy products are also a good source.
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Exercises: Exercises depends on the type of tendinitis and impingement you have. It is best to get an orthopaedic surgeon to direct your physical therapist with... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:

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Tennis Elbow: If you are talking tennis elbow, rest, anti-inflammatory medicine and sometimes a counter-force band can all help. It is best to make sure that is tr... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:

Dr. Jake Heineyanswered
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Evaluation: Best to have this evaluated as an avulsion fracture or other pathology could be present.
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A 34-year-old member asked:

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Depends: It really depends on how much healing has occurred. Even if it has healed into what we call a "malunion" you can still have surgery to "reset" it.
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A 40-year-old member asked:

Dr. Jake Heineyanswered
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Rest and meds: Rest and anti-inflammatory medications are the mainstay of tendinitis treatment. However, there are other things your doctor can do as well as make s... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:

Dr. Jake Heineyanswered
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Depends: Depends on the type of shoulder dislocation that occurred. It is best to see an orthopaedic surgeon and have them direct you to this.
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A 27-year-old member asked:

Dr. Jake Heineyanswered
20 years experience
PT: A doctor directed physical therapy program would be best at this.
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Location: Location and time relative to eating. It is best to see a medical doctor to sort this out.
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A 47-year-old member asked:

Dr. Jake Heineyanswered
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Lots of potential : There are a lot of potential causes. I recommend you see a primary care doctor asap.
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A 36-year-old member asked:

Dr. Jake Heineyanswered
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Vit D: Vit d is a necessary part of your bone health. However, you can take too much as it is a fat soluable vitamin so be sure not to exceed recommended da... Read More
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A 43-year-old female asked:

Dr. Jake Heineyanswered
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Toe noise: As long as there is no pain or deformity with the toe it can be normal to crack. The ankle hurting is something that should be looked at by an orthop... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:

Dr. Jake Heineyanswered
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For you: Cold or warm effected people differently. Cold air for you may make you feel worse. Then maybe warm air will make you fell better.
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A 30-year-old member asked:

Dr. Jake Heineyanswered
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Not always necessary: If your insurance allows, it is recommended that you go ahead and see an orthopaedic surgeon.
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A 34-year-old female asked:

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Weight Loss : Significant weight loss should be evaluated by a physician as that is not part of ra.
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Dr. Heiney is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Heiney is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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I too have been diagnosed at 29. No accident. MRI and XR. Why would this be?
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