Hiya,
I was diagnosed about 2 years ago with R.A. and am finally learning to
live with this horrid disease.  I am constantly in pain and find that
this is the hardest thing to cope with but one thing I have found is

The cast came off yesterday and the pin and stitches come out.  I'm currently
in a splint and supposed to start OT tomorrow, but of course there is a glitch
and the PT facility doesn't have my authorizations yet.  I have been threatened
if I over do it, but the way this is feeling,  ...

Hope everyone is well.
Just got back online (new computer plus mum staying has meant not much time
to configure and read news accounts!).
Did you all get lots of eggs?

I can do no better than to cut and paste her reply to me.
So that's two off my "15 missing people" list then.
Janet
<Thanks for the thought Janet. Yes I'm fine, better than fine really,

Easter blessings to all of you, with hugs from me. I hope your day is filled
with love and family.
Rachel has been doing very well and is now completely off the Lamictal. She
still takes Keppra and Trileptal, but they don't upset her stomach the way

I am Gaetan Michiels, waving from Belgium ! ! ! I am alive, most of the time
lurking...Do you remember me???
Last two years I was four times in the hospital. Pneumonia with water around
my left lung ! ! !(one month in the hospital). Infection grave of the Hallux

    I need reassurance that I am doing the right thing.  I had been going to a
Rheumatologist since 1980.  I was in total remission on gold, and he took me
off it.  I went back on it, but it never worked as well as it did at first.
Long story short, I have badly damaged hands.  I ...

Anyone know of a forum which discusses the above or similar.  I am
researching the subject for my wife and probably myself, if my knees
keep playing up.
Thanks,

Figured someone here would give me good info of this. As I begin to
'unclutter' I am beginning to think Char is right -- I need to recoup
some money on stuff. Got to make some money somewhere to fill in the
blanks of the lack of income which I will no longer have.

Just having a major sort-out of papers today, and came across a list of
people who used to post quite often, but seem to have disappeared.
Either that, or I've missed any postings they might have made. I just
wondered if they are all OK. Has anyone else heard from them?  It would

Hello friends,
I hope this finds you all in good spirits.
I've decided to combine Rosie Shiver's posts for every day into one
repost for your convenience. I knew you'd appreciate that.

I've been diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis, and have been taking
Methotrexate for about 3 years now.  Last year, my doctor started me
on "Remicade", which has proven to be very helpful for my condition.
Well, my health care provider has recently decided to stop covering

My mom fell this evening, injuring her ankle. She passed out, which she has
done in the past in response to pain. (she passes out when other people are
hurt too, not just herself! LOL)  After she came to and they got her in the
car, she had what my dad described as a siezure. Eyes ...

First off, I'd like to thank everyone who sent good vibes, prayers,
info, etc....in response to my last post about my lung problems and
asthmatic bronchitis.
Here's a quick update.  I went back to work yesterday....I was totally