anyone ever had it injected or through an infusion? my doc is suggesting it for
a short term affect to get me through the wedding (which is on june 19th), and
the honeymoon which includes camping (we have a nice aerobed for that and im
excited to try it out, also a brand new tent ...

I've had problems lately with low blood platelets and didn't realize how
serious it is.  My RD sent me for liver and spleen scan and mentioned to me
that RA can have some sort of involvement with the spleen.  Has anyone heard
of this?  Harvey?

For those of you with broadband connections (DSL, cable and
wireless) try
    http://www.dslreports.com/
This one has "tests and tools" linked on the left hand side which

Have any of you worn a copper bracelet for arthritic pain, and if so,
does it help?
Thanks.
Corinne

Hi folks.  Doing great on the Humira but have developed a quirky little thing
called superficial phlebitis.  My dermatoligist picked it up yesterday...had an
appt. and told him about a pain to the touch spot just at the inside crease of
my leg.  He explained that it is probably this ...

Hi all.  Gave myself my first injection last week and it went fine.  The
medication burns a bit but the shot itself was not bad.  I am feeling better
and have reduced my pred already to 8mg.  Anxious to get back to exercsing to
take off some of the 20 pounds I put on in the last 6 ...

 Since I went and looked it up I figured I'd share it, too. Nanny did a
great job and it sure ain't OT here!  :-)
http://www.arthritisinsight.com/community/stories/nannyknne.html
   Way ta go on it, Nanny. :-) Got anything else ya wanna write up? You're

Hey, buddy. Just wanted you to know that the Ebay sale of your camera
fell through and I still have it in my possession. Next time you are
working the day shift, let me know. If I have no doctors to visit that
day, I will shoot up to Stoneham and give it back to you.

Just read Boron's reply to my humira/enbrel thread re:  weight gain with
enbrel.  Has any one else experienced weight gain?  Anyone want to venture a
guess as to why enbrel would cause weight gain but humira would not?  Would
love any pertinent info

Hello All: Posted a week or so back about my first RD visit. Had the EMG
and it turned out "normal" according to the Dr. or Tech ( not sure which
he was ) He says the burning on the bottom of my feet are due to the
RLS. Gee, I didn't know these techs are Neurologists, alos! BTW, I ...

I was most surprised to receive a phone call from my neurologist last night
considering it was a holiday.
As I mentioned, I thought the hospital got a wrong report from him. Told me
in his office my nerve damage was coming from my elbows, told hospital I had

just wondering how much grapeseed has to be taken a day to prevent thinning of
hair.  I take 2 capsules a day, but doesn't seem to be working now.  thought it
was at first.  Been taking it for 5 months.  I have to go under anethesia
wednesday to have my stomach tube moved to a ...

Not sure if this newsgroup is a place for this question, but couldn't find one
that was any closer topic. For several weeks my shoulder muscle (trapezius) has
been in a painful spasm. We've tried physical therapy, anti-inflamatories
(Naproxin, Lodine) and a muscle relaxant ...

She's having her TKR revision today, and could use some good vibes sent
her way.

Mike got this article from a friend of his.  Not sure what the original
source was.  If my RD gave me 18 seconds before interrupting, I wouldn't know
what to do!
Tell the Doc Your Problems (in 23 Seconds or Less).