I am posting this for a friend of a friend. The lady is very
chemically sensitive and legitimately afraid she will not be able to
tolerate the steroid eye drops that are usually prescribed after
cataract surgery. Even though this is an arthritis group, I thought

I have Rheumatoid Arthritis (have had it for 2 years).  I have had
some benefit (not a cure) in conjunction with conventional medicine by
drinking Aloe Vera Gel.  The product I use is Forever Freedom which
also includes Glucosamine.  I can't say that it is a wonder, but I am

Subject: THE MIDDLE WIFE
I've been teaching now for about fifteen years. I have two kids myself, but
the best birth story I know is the one I saw in my own second-grade
classroom a

It is years since I did that - I used to love spending hours at the shops,
browsing, trying stuff on etc.
I'm off on my jollidays soon, and of course don't have a thing to wear.
Normally I am in a lot of pain about 10 minutes into Marks and Spencers, so

My friends, who suffer from arthritis, have told me of the relief they
get from taking a combination of Glucosamine Sulphate and Chondroitin
Sulphate.
I, also a sufferer, have done a small study into these supplements,

I've been reading about and also noticed that when i drink a ton of water on
the day that i have to take my methotrexate... I have like no side-effects
at all.. BUT, does anyone know if this also decreases the effectiveness of
the drug by doing this? because if so, then im not doing ...

Heading to Las Vegas for the broadcasters convention tomorrow and will
return on Fri.
Haven't been in many years. Mom and dad coming in to watch Mike. Haven't had
this place so clean in a long time! lol

Just thought I'd post this bit of information so you are aware of what
is going on for us webtv users.
Webtv has run into some a major glitch and as of yet has been unable to
find the problem(s) that is causing it.   Every so often, for no

Everyone did soooo well on the Baby Jeopardy questions except for one
question. The one about the car and race car driver = Herbie the Love Bug.
So I need one more question that will go in the BEEP BEEP Category.
Something about transportation. Doesn't necessarily have to be kid ...

My granny is having a heart cath this morning. She's had some symptoms lately
that may be caused by another blockage, in fact I wouldn't be at all surprised
to find that she has had another heart attack recently.
In my opinion, the best thing that could happen today is that they ...

Does anyone know of a drug company who makes methotrexate (MTX) that has
a patient assistance program for it for extremely low income people with
no insurance.  Its the only one I cannot find.  I have P and PA and a
doc who will do the paper work and proof of income but I cannot ...

I've only just received the leaflet on this, and hadn't given it much
thought before, so sorry if this has already been raised here.
I'm on the top mobility part of DLA, so would I be right in assuming I
would have to pay this over every month for three years if I wanted a

Been being treated for OA for 8 years.
I started taking Lipitor  recently for mildly elevated cholesterol and
it seems to reduce the soreness in my knees.Cut down on Celebex from
400 mg a day to 200 mg. Anyone else had this experience??

Any of you ever use one of those glider type pieces of exercise
equipment?   If so, what type and did you like it?   Did you find it
easy to use?   Easy to store?    Easy on your joints?     I so often see
the advertisements on tv for the tony little gazelle glider and all the

I'm new to this forum and wanted to say hello. I've had RA since June
of 2003.
I'm currently on voltaren and methotrexate injections. I'm starting
the humira injections on friday. I'm curious as to whether or not any