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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Knee injury | 10/4/2008 | Dr. Timothy K. Durnin |
| Q: I fell the day before yesterday on my left knee. My left big toe got stuck in my right pant-leg and ... A: You sustained blunt trauma to the back of the knee cap causing swelling and inflammation, this will ... | ||
| young knees going bad! | 12/13/2007 | Dr. Timothy K. Durnin |
| Q: I'm 27, 6'1", 180 lbs. Healthy. I ride my bike to 20 min a day and play volleyball indoors 2/wk. ... A: It could be a VMO weakness, chondromalacia patella (softening of the cartilage under the knee cap), ... | ||
| Hand operation for arthritis | 11/30/2007 | Dr. Timothy K. Durnin |
| Q: I have a dear friend who has very bad osteoarthritis in her hands (especially the right hand). The ... A: Yes, your friend is correct, all surgery will do is create scar tissue and possibly render the ... | ||
| Shoulder arthritis | 11/29/2007 | Dr. Timothy K. Durnin |
| Q: Dr. Durnin, I am a 50-year-old male. Last year I had BHR for hip arthritis. It was very successful ... A: Yes Russell, This is definitely something that needs direct examination and contact with your ... | ||
| Grinding painful knee | 10/23/2007 | Dr. Timothy K. Durnin |
| Q: Durnin, Over the past week, I have developed pain in both knees but it's much worse in the right ... A: Please read my profile, there has been a very effective treatment just short of a cure for OA for ... | ||
| sore spine | 10/12/2007 | Dr. Timothy K. Durnin |
| Q: Last year the doc said I had sciatica and to take Ibroufen for the muscles to relax. This worked up ... A: Ibuprofen or any other pill won't fix the herniated disc you have causing the sciatica. There is ... | ||
| wrist | 10/11/2007 | Dr. Timothy K. Durnin |
| Q: hey my wrist been hurting alot when i wake up and smetimes during the day. Is it ok if i sleep on my ... A: Sleeping on the wrist will just further congest and inflame any injury presently symptomatic. The ... | ||
| Shoulder arthritis | 9/15/2007 | Dr. Timothy K. Durnin |
| Q: Dr. Durnin, I am a 50-year-old male. Last year I had BHR for hip arthritis. It was very successful ... A: No need to worry, there is no genetic predilection for OA and no risk of hip dysplasias spilling ... | ||
| elbow arthritis | 8/22/2007 | Dr. Timothy K. Durnin |
| Q: I am 20 and I have recently been diagnosed with severe osteoarhtritis in my right elbow. I have ... A: Since October of last year, the FDA has approved 'Joint Resurfacing' which is much less invasive ... | ||
| shoulder pain | 8/14/2007 | Dr. Timothy K. Durnin |
| Q: First I had pain in the left shoulder joint, This pain is increasing in air conditioner, or when it ... A: Your problem isn't OA since the x-rays would have shown that. It is more than likely a fixated joint ... | ||
| Don't seem to 'fit' the osteoarthritis 'norm' | 8/14/2007 | Dr. Timothy K. Durnin |
| Q: I am a 45-year-old, single white woman, non-smoking, very light drinking, and although I carry too ... A: I'm so sick and tired of idiot doctors that I volunteered here to give it straight. OA is curable ... | ||
| Early carpal tunnel? | 8/13/2007 | Dr. Timothy K. Durnin |
| Q: I am 25 almost 26, and I currently work in and around computers. A lot of my work requires lots of ... A: Jack, your friend is correct, you need CTS splints that fill with air, not cock up wrist splints, ... | ||
| Ankle Pain | 8/5/2007 | Dr. Timothy K. Durnin |
| Q: as i hit the ball on the volley, a sharp pain went through my ankle as though it had broken, i could ... A: I have the answer for you, the body never forgets an injury so since yours you have developed ... | ||
| newly diagnosed | 8/3/2007 | Dr. Timothy K. Durnin |
| Q: Durin. I have just been diangosed with osteo or infamatory arthritis, pending further tests to ... A: Ok Lisa, Good news so far, OA is stoppable and reversible with glucosamine sulfate and MSM, did ... | ||
| newly diagnosed | 8/2/2007 | Dr. Timothy K. Durnin |
| Q: Durin. I have just been diangosed with osteo or infamatory arthritis, pending further tests to ... A: Well this revelation sure clears things up. The blood work I wanted finally was performed, this ... | ||
| Therapuetic ultrasound versus "cold" laser | 7/30/2007 | Dr. Timothy K. Durnin |
| Q: Durnin, Thanks again for answering my questions before, offline. Your help and advice gives a lot ... A: Therapeutic US is more established with solid proven efficacy, cold laser is also proven. Reasons to ... | ||
| Arthritis, inflamation and alcohol | 7/24/2007 | Dr. Timothy K. Durnin |
| Q: Has there ever been an established link between arthritis, inflamation and if drinking alcoholic ... A: There is no direct correlation but plenty of indirect associations with alcohol consumption. This is ... | ||
| knee & hip discomfort | 7/6/2007 | Dr. Timothy K. Durnin |
| Q: doctor took xrays and said i have arthritis in knees. it more a soreness on the left outside just ... A: Most people don't take the correct dosage for GS with MSM, you need to take 3000mg/day. This is the ... | ||
| arthritis of the elbow | 7/4/2007 | Dr. Timothy K. Durnin |
| Q: i have just had my 3rd operation on my left elbow due to a fracture of the radial head when i was ... A: Post-operative OA is similar to post-traumatic OA in that they both respond well to Glucosamine ... | ||
| osteoarthritis | 6/27/2007 | Dr. Timothy K. Durnin |
| Q: Tim, Thanks very much for sharing your expertise. I'm 73 years old and have had problems with pain ... A: Asprin is O.K. only if you are not taking Vitamin E or other anticoagulants. Only opiate type meds ... | ||
| osteoarthritis | 6/26/2007 | Dr. Timothy K. Durnin |
| Q: Tim, Thanks very much for sharing your expertise. I'm 73 years old and have had problems with pain ... A: I am not sure about the specifics of Joint advantage but it probably contains Glucosamine Sulfate ... | ||
| Unsure | 6/22/2007 | Dr. Timothy K. Durnin |
| Q: I'm not sure if what I have is arthritis or not, so perhaps you can help me. On 6/21/07 my left ... A: Without examining you, it sounds like a lateral meniscus or lateral collateral ligament problem. Not ... | ||
| Sharp Ankle Pain | 6/22/2007 | Dr. Timothy K. Durnin |
| Q: I'm 19 years old. I don't have arthritis. But I couldn't decide where this question would go. I live ... A: These things are common, it is more than likely a dis-articulation of the calcaneous on the talus. ... | ||
| Osteoarthritis | 6/22/2007 | Dr. Timothy K. Durnin |
| Q: I am desperately in need of your help. I am from India and my grandmother(75 years old) is ... A: O.K., you can send the films to: Wellness Medical Center ... | ||
| Osteoarthritis | 6/21/2007 | Dr. Timothy K. Durnin |
| Q: I am desperately in need of your help. I am from India and my grandmother(75 years old) is ... A: First, I need to know for sure what type of arthritis she has. I assume it's OA since that's what ... | ||
| infrared saunas for treatment | 6/16/2007 | Dr. Timothy K. Durnin |
| Q: ...the new buzz word infrared...as in saunas...everywhere you look these expensive "closets" are ... A: They are effective for relief only, they do nothing to slow the process of the disease. Glucosamine ... | ||
| raynaud's | 6/16/2007 | Dr. Timothy K. Durnin |
| Q: I had athlete's foot for 3 months during the winter time. After that went away, my feet would start ... A: Unfortunately it does sound typical, not normal. Usually, your condition effects the upper ... | ||
| popping ankles | 6/12/2007 | Dr. Timothy K. Durnin |
| Q: I'm 25 years old, and my ankle joints always pop when I'm going down stairs, or even when resting, i ... A: The noise your ankles make when they reach full extension or flexion, eversion or inversion, (all ... | ||
| Osteoarthritis | 6/12/2007 | Dr. Timothy K. Durnin |
| Q: What should I take to prevent or slow down Osteoarthritis? A: You should take the only thing proven to reverse it, glucosamine sulfate with MSM. Take 3 ... | ||
| knee - meniscus? | 6/6/2007 | Dr. Timothy K. Durnin |
| Q: I have some knee pain that I think is from minor cartilage damage. The symptoms for a torn ... A: your a smart man. I say that because most people wait until it's too late to help the patient. You ... | ||
| knee pain | 5/2/2007 | Dr. Andrew Varadi B.Sc.D.C. |
| Q: Andrew Varadi. I fell right before spirng break(April 2 about), and I fell at gymnastics. I fell ... A: I think that you are saying that your whole body weight fell directly onto your knee onto a hard ... | ||
| Arthritis and Raynauds | 1/13/2007 | Dr. Andrew Varadi B.Sc.D.C. |
| Q: I'm not sure if I'm asking the right expert, however, Icouldn't find a more appropriate 'expert' who ... A: Reynaulds Phenomenon is a problem with the nervous and circulatory system within the arms many ... | ||
| bad knee | 1/7/2007 | Dr. Andrew Varadi B.Sc.D.C. |
| Q: I have had an increasingly difficult time walking due to knee pain. It went from bothersome, to ... A: A knee hurts for a reason, and if that pain keeps returning or not going away, the reason may still ... | ||
| Negative ion clothing to prevent this? | 12/30/2006 | Dr. Andrew Varadi B.Sc.D.C. |
| Q: A friend recently gave me this website: http://www.awesomehealthwear.com She said that negative ion ... A: this is certainly an interesting one. An ion is an atom or molecule (atoms stuck together) that has ... | ||
| need to ask | 12/20/2006 | Dr. Andrew Varadi B.Sc.D.C. |
| Q: i have an arcing on my both legs from long time which it affected on my knees i feeling pain during ... A: I thought it was 'aching', not arcing, my apologies. If the legs are bending, then that will put ... | ||
| need to ask | 12/19/2006 | Dr. Andrew Varadi B.Sc.D.C. |
| Q: i have an arcing on my both legs from long time which it affected on my knees i feeling pain during ... A: I understand what you are saying but need a little more information. When did the aching begin? Did ... | ||
| Osteoarthritis & Treatments | 12/14/2006 | Dr. Andrew Varadi B.Sc.D.C. |
| Q: Varadi, I am 56 and have had very painful osteoarthritis in both both forefingers and wrists for ... A: Arthritis is an inflammation where bones meet and slide along each other. The sliding surfaces are ... | ||
| RA | 11/30/2006 | Dr. Andrew Varadi B.Sc.D.C. |
| Q: I went to a Rheumatologist last week and had bunch of blood tests done. I was afraid I might have Ra ... A: There are many things that make up "having RA". These are lab tests that form part of an assessment. ... | ||
| Pain Relief | 11/30/2006 | Dr. Andrew Varadi B.Sc.D.C. |
| Q: I have a couple of questions: I’ve lost cartilage in both ankles and have arthritis and have a ... A: I'm not sure of your age, activities or of any prior injuries or the condition of the cartilage. ... | ||
| Knee problems | 10/26/2006 | Dr. Andrew Varadi B.Sc.D.C. |
| Q: I was wondering if you could help. I am not sure what to do. I have osteoarthritis in my knees. The ... A: Cartilage is a very thin layer that lets bone slide upon bone. You state that this cartilage is ... | ||
Dr. Timothy K. Durnin
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Any and all questions relating to the diagnosis, treatment and recommendations regarding arthritis of all types.
Experience
16 years of Medical and Chiropractic practice treating and managing various arthropathies with extensive experience in both in and out patient care.
Organizations
ACA, American Association of Spinal Physicians, ICS, Presidential Cabinet member National University of Health Sciences.
Publications
JMPT
Education/Credentials
Licensed physician in Illinois, B.S./D.C. Co-admitting staff at level I Trauma center 14 yrs. Owner and affiliated with 24 multidisciplinary facilities throughout the Chicago area.
Board Certified AMA impairment ratings.
Awards and Honors
Several newspaper publications and columns on health and fitness, Who's Who, JMPT publications, Phi Theta Kappa
Past/Present Clients
Chicago Bulls and several other high profile athletes
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