FAQ • osteochondroma

FAQ - osteochondroma
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Any disease this could be?

Hello everyone! I am a 19 year old female. I am concerned for my health as I have quite a few random health problems and I was wondering if they were connected. I have consulted my doctor but she brushed off the concern.

I suffer from Adie's Tonic Pupil, meaning my left pupil is constantly and consistently dilated. I had multiple CT scans, MRIs and was referred to an optometrists, ophthalmologist and neuro-opthalmolgist before I was diagnosed. There is no known cause or cure of Adies. In addition, I have Celiac disease.

Over the past year and a half, I have had 3 surgeries. 1 for dental implants (I am missing nine adult teeth, no none reason why, my final baby teeth were removed in the surgery and implants were placed), and 2 to remove a recurrent osteochondroma on my foot that has recurred a total of 3 times now. I went through (and still continue to experience) multiple imaging studies, CT, xray, MRI, MRI with gadillium, bone scan, radioactive bone scan. The doctors were very worried that it was cancer or osteomyelitis. It was finally diagonsed as a osteochodroma and was removed. I was told it would not recur at all and yet it came back within a month after removal. They were very painful surgeries with six - eight weeks on crutches after each surgery. I still have the osteochondroma but they have decided the only way to stop it's return is to remove the metatarsals and fuse my foot together with hip bone, and I have opted against the surgery.

Finally, even as a 19 year old, I have still not had a period.

I know that this is a vague medical history, but my doctor continues to brush off my concerns. Perhaps she is correct but I am asking for my own peace of mind and curiosity. I am just wondering if there is an underlying cause as to why I have so many random and different medical conditions. Thank you.

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How to loosen TIGHT calf muscles?!?

I had surgery to remove an osteochondroma from my tibia and fibula a week and a 1/2 ago. My leg was wrapped, post surgery, in something similar to an Ace bandage. When whoever wrapped my leg did the wrapping, they did it as to where my toes were pointed and I was unable to bring my foot at a 90 degree angle. Now...I have TIGHTLY constricted calf muscles and I am unable to put my heel down. This is very painful and I have tried many things: potassium, eating bananas, massage, heat, ice, pain pills...I am at a loss. I am desperate for advice on how to get these muscles to loosen to where I can put my heel down and walk. FYI...my doctor said I should be walking very soon and at least putting weight on this leg. WHAT SHOULD I DO?!?!

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your use your calf muscle to raise your foot. try raising your foot and putting it against something or maybe take a book and put half of your foot on it and slowly stretching forward to elongate your calf muscle. stay in a confortable range so that you dont further injure yourself, but also you want to feel a stretch. try doing it 3-4 times holding it for thirty seconds. (+ info)

How to loosen calf muscles after surgery.?

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First, please know it's completely normal for a muscle to shorten and atrophy (loose muscle mass) while it's immobilized to heal after a surgery.

Gentle stretching will help elongate the muscle... sounds like you're not at the point that you can use your body weight to stretch it, so start by just pulling your toes back as far as you can until it's slightly uncomfortable.

**You should NOT FEEL ANY RIPPING/TEARING SENSATIONS or have any pain while stretching/after stretching. If this happens, you're being too aggressive.**

You can do the stretch with your knee bent and then again with your knee straight - will address different muscles/tendons in the calf. Hold each stretch for at least 30 seconds. Repeat as often as you can.

Try applying heat (hot water bottle/hot damp towel) for about 10 min. before you stretch - warming up the muscle group and increasing blood flow will help. You can apply ice for about 5 min after, if you like. The "flushing" effect (heat then cold) this will have can help rid the area of inflammation and speed healing.

Rubbing in a lotion that has ARNICA could also be of some benefit. "Traumeel" by Heel is a good option.

Massage and acupuncture are also extremely effective to release tight muscles. They can be used individually or in combination. Ensure that you see a registered, qualified practitioner. (This is always important, but especially in your case because the issues are post-surgical!)

Finally, I keep seeing people refer to Potassium as a muscle relaxant on Y/A. Not the best option. MAGNESIUM is the trick for gentle muscle relaxant properties... try 250mg or so once a day.

As always, it's best to consult an MD/ND or Pharmacist before taking any supplements if you're on prescribed or other over-the-counter medications. (+ info)

HEALTH EMERGENCY!!!!!! PLEASE HELP!!!?

I JUST CAME BACK FROM EMERGENCY ROOM!!! THEY DID A CT OR CAT SCAN. I JUST PICKED UP RESULTS. HERE THEY ARE : LARGE OSTEOCHONDROMA ARISING FROM THE LEFT ANTERIOR 6TH RIB WITH A MAXIMAL CARTILAGINOUS CAP OF 5 MM.THIS LESION CAUSES MASS EFFECT INTO THE LEFT HEMITHORAX AND LIES IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO THE WALL OF THE LEFT VENTRICLE! PLEASE HELP ME UNDERSTAND THIS,IM NOT NATIVE SPEAKER OF ENGLISH. THANK YOU

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How do I stop the Swelling?

I have a bone tumor (osteochondroma) in my lower right thigh.
It has grown greatly over the past two years, and today it has been very painful.

I went to get a pedicure and didnt move my bent legs for around an hour.

When I got up my leg wouldnt fully straighten and would be very painful if I tried.

I took off my jeans and it has been swelling for about 9 hours.

Im worried, what should I do.
I think it might be interefering with some muscles...

Not sure. I took Tylenol to ease the pain, but its not helping.

What should I do?
My normal doctor quit, and my mom is refusing to take me to the doctor. Im 13.

lol. It has been confirmed what it is and stuff, but that was 6 months ago.

i elevated and iced, no change.

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