May is Arthritis Awareness Month: What is Osteoarthritis?
MAY IS ARTHRITIS MONTH: WHAT IS OSTEOARTHRITIS? by Derek Engle Also sometimes referred to as degenerative joint disease, osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common chronic condition affecting the joints. Recent estimates suspect that OA affects more than 54 million Americans. And, although OA can occur in any joint, the most common places are the knee, hip, back, […]
Why are my feet numb and tingly?
WHY ARE MY FEET NUMB AND TINGLY? by Ashley Gregg Taylor, AGPCNP-BC, AQH This could be peripheral neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy is a chronic condition that involves damage of the peripheral nerves (nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord). This condition is typically worked up and treated by a neurologist. Symptoms of Peripheral Neuropathy can include: Tingling […]
