i have to assume my doc remembers i am on prednisone, but the info i
have read about vioxx, it says you have to be more careful if you are on
prednisone.
i don't understand why the caution, can someone explain that to me??? i

I feel for  you with the hip pain and all. I feel for you.
I hope you get an answer and some help with that.
I am wondering if it could be a possibility that you have sciatia (sp) or
nerve pinched. That might be what is causing the pain to radiate.

I filed for SSDI a couple months ago, didn't want to, but decided it was time.
Some of you know how long I fought with myself over it because I did not want
to do it.
Anyways, got my denial today. Not surprised as most people get turned down the

but good anyway.....
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Andy

Hello group. I have Arthritis in most of my joints  I  am stiff every
morning and  find it difficult to get moving. I have an very active job
truck mechanic and some days after a strenuous  day I am so sore and tired I
can barely move . I,ve taken Vioxx and Celebrex  and had minimal ...

Does working the area around the troubled spot help keep the inflammation
down?
I was told to exercise the muscles around the area, but I found the more I
work it, the worse it gets.

My shoulder has been hurting me incredibly bad.  By the end of the day,
it's hit "broken bones" level of pain.  The ortho couldn't inject it on
Monday because it's much too soon since the last injection.  She was able
to do my knee, so that at least is improving.  She also told me ...

I am concerned that i may suffer from some sort of arthritis. I am
only 25 and my doctor does not seem to share my concerns, are there
any web sites that offer information on the the symtoms for the
various forms of arthritis and treatment available.

i saw the hip doc today & had more xrays - he says all is still well
with the bones. the only difference between the last xray and this one
is a slight narrowing of the hip joint. which he says indicates
arthritis of the hip - but it is still too early to diagnose that - that

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truck,  and everyone inside dies.
They then  get to meet their maker, and because of the grief they have
experienced in life, the Maker

Two aerial antennas meet on a roof, fall in love and get married. The
ceremony wasn't much, but the reception was excellent.
Two hydrogen atoms walk into a bar. One says, "I've lost my electron".
The other says, "Are you sure?"  The first replies, "Yes, I'm

Owwwie! I'm excruciatingly sore, exhausted, and want to sleep peacefully for
one damn night. I'm flaring. Wait, I don't have inflammatory arthritis, how
can I be flaring?! Over the past few weeks I've started doubting my
diagnosis. I do believe that I have RA, or AS, or something. I ...

because typing is an adventure in pain.
I am off my antibiotics and have restarted my dmards (FINALLY!!!!) But my RD
took me off of 2 of my 4 dmards.  So not sure what to expect, if anything.
Thanks you all, for the good wishes.  I miss interacting here.  I still read

when i first came here, someone had posted a link or a copy/paste of  a letter
or email that someone with arthritis had written as a sort of form letter but
it basically said, thank you for your suggestions, but ive probably already
tried it, etc...etc..anyonw know  what im talkin ...

Hi:  I am starting on Humira next week and would love some advice on this med.
Any tips on self injecting?  How long till you felt better?  Etc.
Thanks.
Nan