AboutDr. Timothy K. Durnin Expertise I can answer, diagnosis and professionally advise people suffering from any type of arthritis. I have been treating and diagnosing arthropathies for over 18 years.
Experience I am clinic and medical director of over 24 out patient facilities in the Chicago land area. I am on staff at Olympia Fields Osteopathic Hospital (St. James) and in active private practice. My emphasis is on arthritis and disc herniations but can answer any internal medicine questions. Past Chicago Bulls team physician.
Presently running RCT (random clinical trials on cold laser applications for pain, PVD, smoking cessation and weight loss) for Thor laser Corporation/Life Extension Laser Corporation
Organizations AASP (American Association of Spinal Physicians) ACA (American Chiropractic Association), ICS (Illinois Chiropractic Society)
Presidential Cabinet Member and guest lecturer at National University of Health Sciences, Many other related health organizations.
Publications JMPT (Journal of Manipulation and Physiological Therapeutics), Several News paper columns on neuromusculoskeletal pathology in Chicago news papers.
Education/Credentials B.S./D.C.(Human Biology and Doctor of Chiropractic)
Board Certified AMA impairment ratings.
Awards and Honors Phi Theta Kappa, Who's Who in America, Past physician of the year award, NHS (Nation Honors Society)
Past/Present Clients Several professional Athletes, currently seeing over 150 patient visits/week
Expert: Dr. Timothy K. Durnin Date: 7/16/2007 Subject: Rheumatoid arthritis and scleroderma
Question Hi,
My 18 year old cousin suffers from severe rheumatoid arthritis. She can barely move. It started about one and a half years ago and is progressing quickly. She also has scleroderma. Is there anything that can be done for he? Right now, she is on cancer medications. She has been to many doctors - and has everyone puzzled - they say it is the most severe case that they have ever seen. It all started in Pakistan - when she went on a vacation. I feel so bad for her and am willing to do whatever it takes to help her...
Answer Hi Nasim,
Sorry to hear about all these problems. I would strongly recommend 3000mg/day of glucosamine sulfate with MSM. This is proven to help osteoarthritis patients tremendously by rebuilding lost cartilage. The studies are not completed yet for RA, since there are no side effects, I would try it.
If she is diabetic, she needs to watch her blood glucose levels more closely when taking it. It is over the counter and easy to get, try that in combination with her other meds, it can only help.
