Have been thinking about you. I hope your other tests that you had last week
turn out well and that you get an answer to  your problems and they get
fixed pronto.
I hope you get good news all the way around.

My bloodwork yesterday - 2 weeks after the first Humira shot - came back
almost normal!  ESR and platelets were still high, but on their way down.
CRP, hemoglobin and the rest of the labs were like the ones of a healthy
person.

Hi, I am taking Plaquenil 200mg.,twice a day, & Prednisone 10mg. ea. day for
R.A., I also take Flexeril,Prilsec,Accolate,Zestril, LAsix, & K.C.L., take
Darvocet for pain, Or Tylenol, & Ibuprofen. When I am around some one sick or I
really over-do on some task or project, I will get ...

I had my last infusion at the local hospital from now on it will be at
my RD's office.  I was a little sad about this because I really like
the nurses and the care, it was the idiotic billing that drove me
away.  I explained it to the nurses and they said other patients had

Had my tummy scope yesterday. They wheel me into the procedure room and Jimmy
Buffet is playing on the CD player. I lay there, STARVING, listeing to Cheese
Burger in Paradise. Then the nurse asks me if I have any questions for the doc.
Since I had none she went ahead and medicated ...

Thank all of you who sent good wishes to my dad on his surgery. This was his
fourth surgery in a years time.
It went well (for carpel tunnel) and we were back home by noon.  Sure is
easier than hip replacement.  LOL   They did a block on his arm instead of

Our neighbor kids are great. One came over today to collect money for
his t-ball hit-a-thon, for which we'd pledged a set amount. DJ (who's
half-chow, and is an incorrigible watch dog, so we know about every
squirrel that runs on the fence and every stranger that parks in front

I can't believe there have been only 14 posts today and it is after noon
already.  I think I am missing something!
Gwen

Recent study at Mass Gen has taken a pretty heavy hit on
eating fish/fish products.  If one is susceptible to gout attacks,
how dangerous is Omega-3 supplement?
Regards, "Mike"

Here are some lines women can use to counteract those tacky chat-up lines
used by men.
Man: Haven't I seen you someplace before?
Woman: Yes, that's why I don't go there anymore.

My 16 year old son is having a terrible time with sweating. To the point
that even just sitting still he's getting wet spots under the arms of his
shirts regardless of the type of deodorant/anti-pers he uses. His shirts are
getting ruined. He's embarrassed. Today he came out to ...

My doctor wants to add Enbrel to my meds for treatment of Ankylosing
Spondylitis. Has anybody achieved good results from Enbrel for AS?  I am 100
percent fused, originally DX'ed in 1998.  Thanks all.
-Allan Age 53

Looks like there are not going to be many of us this year -- leaves more
chocolate and lime flavored drinks for those here.  Just had a chat with
Catherine S. from Crowne Plaza. She had some names and others were
missing from her list. I told her about you Donna G and she found ...

Has anyone been on this drug for long term rheumatoid arthritis and is it
true you get addicted to the medication.
Thanks.

I tried searching this and I am tired.   can I get some feedback from
people who have tried it and doing well?   dale just started and is
not feeling well at all.  Nauseous,hot then cold and diareha  does it
get better? or is the loading doses that are making him sick?  It